Kristen Von Edeskuty
Tabernash,CO
Summary
Christ-centered teacher dedicated to children's spiritual and educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans. Always striving to help children enjoy what they are learning, and to see the Lord's creativity and wisdom in every area of study.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer AWANA Teacher and VBS Coordinator
Calvary Memorial Church
Wayzata, MN
09.2011 - 05.2024
- Led children's AWANA club, T&T (Truth & Training) for 3rd-6th graders for past 16 years.
- Led music, Bible Story, Small Group Bible Study.
- Coordinated team of volunteers, ordered all materials, organized, and implemented award system.
- Coordinated Vacation Bible School and helped create curriculum and theme for past 9 years.
Worship Leader
Calvary Memorial Church
Wayzata, MN
09.2017 - 04.2024
- Planned weekly Sunday services with our pastor(s).
- Scheduled all musicians, tech team, and singers who rotated serving.
- Organized all of the music.
- Led weekly worship and tech team rehearsals.
- Encouraged each team member, prayed regularly for the team, and the congregants.
Piano Teacher
self-employed
Mound, MN
09.2008 - 04.2024
- Taught weekly individual lessons.
- Helped children enjoy learning piano.
- Organized and led recitals each spring.
Teacher 4th Grade
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
08.1995 - 06.2000
- Taught 4th grade classroom of inner city Minneapolis children.
- Wrote a grant and received $1000 grant for children's books for my 4th grade students to use in class for Accelerated Reader Program.
- Prayed for each student by name regularly throughout the year.
- Part of the staff prayer team.
- Helped lead one of the janitors to Christ.
- Worked closely with a team of two other 4th grade teachers.
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
Bloomington, MN
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Taught 3rd grade students.
- Worked as a team with three other 3rd grade teachers.
- Organized an afterschool choir of my students to sing in our wedding.
- Taught piano students after school.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mankato State University (Now Minnesota State)
Mankato, MN05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL05-1995
Skills
- Christ-centered classroom instruction
- Small and Large Group instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Public Speaking
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
ASL
Elementary
Affiliations
- Enjoy swimming, reading, learning foreign languages, hiking, biking, and coffee with friends
Timeline
Worship Leader
Calvary Memorial Church
09.2017 - 04.2024
Volunteer AWANA Teacher and VBS Coordinator
Calvary Memorial Church
09.2011 - 05.2024
Piano Teacher
self-employed
09.2008 - 04.2024
Teacher 4th Grade
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.2000
Teacher
Bloomington Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mankato State University (Now Minnesota State)
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wheaton College
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