LAUREL C. NESBITT
Ellerslie,GA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
Bethesda Baptist Church
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's programs, enhancing spiritual and personal growth.
- Led volunteer training sessions, empowering staff to effectively support children's ministry activities.
- Coordinated special events, fostering community involvement and increasing participation in church activities.
- Implemented safety protocols for children's events, ensuring a secure environment for all participants.
- Teach children's church each Sunday and lead in Bible study on Wednesday nights.
Employee Relations Specialist
Charles River Associates
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed various Human Capital duties including the following but not limited to: conducting and processing background checks as well as onboarding employees in Workday, employment verifications, scheduling meetings across states, countries, and time zones.
- Scheduling, booking, and organizing various recruitment events at universities across the US and UK
- Organizing and setup for interviews in all of our offices in the US and UK
Associate Professor
Frederick Community College
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed lessons and coursework for Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied importance of knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to every day life
Sales Associate
R.Riveter
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed understanding of and educated customers on the mission of the company and various products
- Created a warm and welcoming environment in the retail space
Science Teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed lesson plans based on the North Carolina Essential Standards for Biology and Earth/Enviornmental science while incorporating 21st Century Skills and adapting lessons for students with IEP’s and language barrier
- Connected scientific concepts to real world situations while fostering critical thinking
- Prepare students to be global thinkers and members of society
- Assisting in starting the Zoology program at East Forsyth High School
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Followed teacher lesson plans while maintaining classroom management and expectations.
Student Teacher
Ronald Reagan High School
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Developed lesson plans based on the North Carolina Essential Standards for Biology while incorporating 21st Century Skills and adapting lessons for students with IEP’s and language barriers
- Connected scientific concepts to real world situations while fostering critical thinking
Long-term Substitute
Southeast Guilford High School
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Created lessons, projects, and assignments
- Evaluated students’ performance (grades)
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina State University
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Monitored attendance and grade exams
- Organized guest speakers
Camp Staff
Lifeway Christian Resources (Centri-kid Camps)
06.2008 - 08.2010
- Acted as leader, counselor, mediator, program planner, adviser, and role model in a camp setting with 500-1000 students every week
- Taught small group bible study, kitchen classes, and outdoor water games
- Acted every morning and evening on stage during “morning celebrations”/wake-ups and evening “Nitelife”
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Secondary Science-Biology Education
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina12.2011
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Workday; Edmodo; Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram); Google Docs, Proficient with Point of Sales, Shopify, Ship Station, background in Agriculture
Accomplishments
- Promise Award Nominee, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, April 2015
- This award is to honors the newest teacher in the county to go above and beyond in the classroom to build relationships with students as well as help students master content.
Affiliations
- Participant, Roma Mission Trip, Romania & Hungary, March 2013
- Planned after school activities for Roma children in their villages
- Prepared meals for area villages
- Member, Campus Crusade for Christ (NCSU Chapter), Raleigh, North Carolina, Fall 2007-Fall 2011
- Attended weekly meetings
- Mentored an International Graduate student from China and helped her get acclimated to college life in the United States
- Distributed meals to homeless men from the Raleigh-Durham Area
- Member, Pre-Health Club (NCUS), Raleigh, North Carolina, Fall 2007-Fall 2010
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
Bethesda Baptist Church
12.2023 - 01.2026
Employee Relations Specialist
Charles River Associates
07.2017 - 03.2020
Associate Professor
Frederick Community College
01.2017 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
R.Riveter
08.2016 - 12.2016
Science Teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
Student Teacher
Ronald Reagan High School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Long-term Substitute
Southeast Guilford High School
03.2012 - 05.2012
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina State University
09.2010 - 12.2010
Camp Staff
Lifeway Christian Resources (Centri-kid Camps)
06.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
North Carolina State University
Master of Arts in Education - Secondary Science-Biology Education
Wake Forest University