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Lynelle Aarhus

Portland,OR

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with pastoral experience. Highly organized and dependable with excellent communication skills. Innovative problem solver with a strong focus on creating community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
2023.09 - Current
  • Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational excellence in absence of regular teachers.
  • Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior while encouraging learning and growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Care and Connections Pastor

Hillcrest Church Of The Nazarene
2019.06 - 2023.08
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church and managed 25-40 incoming calls and emails during daily operations.
  • Helped to create a welcoming environment for visitors, ensuring that first impressions and entry points were of highest quality and easily accessible.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Student Ministries Pastor

Hillcrest Church Of The Nazarene
2013.08 - 2019.05
  • Planned and conducted weekly small groups and classes, activities, camps, retreats, and service opportunities for hundreds of students over six years.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents and guardians.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2010

Skills

  • Heart for Compassionate Service
  • Eye for Operational Excellence
  • Cooperative Team Player
  • Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
  • Strategic Planner
  • Hard-working and Independent

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS
2023.09 - Current

Care and Connections Pastor

Hillcrest Church Of The Nazarene
2019.06 - 2023.08

Student Ministries Pastor

Hillcrest Church Of The Nazarene
2013.08 - 2019.05

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Colorado
Lynelle Aarhus