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Lisa Couch

Columbia,TN

Summary

Children's Leader with six years of experience in early childhood development and teaching. Coordinated with director and parents to build robust curriculum and lesson plans. Provided children with safe and caring environment, putting children and parents at ease. Children's Leader inspecting facility and sanitizing all surfaces and objects to prevent spread of disease and infection. Implemented security procedures for drop off and pick up of children and secured all entrances and exits to facility. Educated children using provided curriculum and life experiences. Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Ministry Director

Parkway Baptist Church
2019.09 - Current
  • Recruited and trained twenty volunteers at a church that only had five a in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
  • Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curriculum and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Worked with board members to develop special events for children.

Youth Pastor

Triune Baptist Church
2007.10 - 2017.12
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats yearly.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Taught and counseled youth ages fourteen to eighteen years old
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged fourteen to eighteen to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.

Education

No Degree - Nutrition Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Skills

  • Dedicated
  • Family Outreach
  • Bible Studies
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Project Management
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Hobbies

A relaxing day for me is spending time with a good Joanne Fluke murder mystery and eating chocolate chip cookies that I baked that morning. But would spend it later at an art museum and watching documentaries on American History and a good ole Ethel Merman musical! 

Timeline

Children's Ministry Director

Parkway Baptist Church
2019.09 - Current

Youth Pastor

Triune Baptist Church
2007.10 - 2017.12

No Degree - Nutrition Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University
Lisa Couch