Lawrence Russo
Ministry
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Seasoned chaplain offering 26 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Science Teacher
Everett School District
Everett, MA
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
Chaplain
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Quantico, VA
06.2004 - 05.2007
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Catholic Priest
Archdiocese Of Boston
Boston, MA
01.1981 - 08.1993
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Education
Master of Arts - Education in Community Counseling
Salem State University
Salem, MA 09.1990 - 05.1992
Master of Arts - Theology
St. John’s Seminary
Boston, MA 09.1975 - 05.1978
Skills
Facilitator Public Speaking counseling listening
undefinedAccomplishments
Recipient of Two Naval Commendation Medals and Two Naval Achievement Medals, as well as One Coast Guard Achievement Medal. Two Overseas assignments in Italy and Japan
Timeline
Science Teacher
Everett School District
08.2008 - 02.2013
Chaplain
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.2004 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Education in Community Counseling
Salem State University
09.1990 - 05.1992
Catholic Priest
Archdiocese Of Boston
01.1981 - 08.1993
Master of Arts - Theology
St. John’s Seminary
09.1975 - 05.1978