Kerri Mahla
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Proven leader and strategic thinker with over 20 years of experience in ministry, with a passion for kids to connect and grow in their relationship with God.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Willow Friends Musical Production Director
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw production processes such as choreography, costumes, rehearsals, volunteer teams, scenic design, technical teams, and all cast members.
- Pastor to cast members and families during the production.
Program and Curriculum Writer
For The Children
Santa Ana, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Write and create experiences for nationally-distributed curriculum
- Create strategies to develop volunteer teams and reach foster kids
Foster Parent
Volunteer
Hoffman Estates, IL
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Parent children and students in need of a home
- Come alongside parents of foster children to equip them in parenting
Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Barrington School District 220
Barrington, IL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted teacher in implementing engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student
- Led Reading Group and Math Groups for children with all different learning styles.
Promiseland Creative Director
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Trained staff to write and edit curriculum for weekend ministry.
- Trained and recruited drama, teaching, scenic staging, and music staff and volunteers
- Coached the Volunteer teams on curriculum initiatives
Promiseland Late Childhood Director
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed recruiting strategies that brought in over 100 volunteers to the ministry within a year
- Managed the ministry through staff transitions while still developing volunteers to step into staff roles
- Wrote curriculum for all ages.
- Taught at Willow Creek Association Children's Conference in Germany
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: Fine Arts/Communication/Mathematics
Calvin College
1995
Skills
- Builds effective teams
- Engaging teaching
- Effective Communicator
- Results-oriented
- Volunteer recruiter
- Experienced Curriculum Writer/Editor
Affiliations
Teacher and curriculum writer for Royal Family Kids Camp (2018-2019, 2022-2023)
Creator of Wonder World Bible Stories (2022-present)
Timeline
Willow Friends Musical Production Director
Willow Creek Community Church
11.2022 - Current
Program and Curriculum Writer
For The Children
03.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Barrington School District 220
08.2021 - 07.2023
Foster Parent
Volunteer
04.2019 - 04.2024
Promiseland Creative Director
Willow Creek Community Church
05.2018 - 08.2018
Promiseland Late Childhood Director
Willow Creek Community Church
05.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: Fine Arts/Communication/Mathematics
Calvin College
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