Mary Beth Crovetto
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic and strategic leader with a strong background in volunteer management and teaching. Known for delivering engaging programs and impactful training sessions. Ready to leverage expertise to foster meaningful connections within communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister to Children and Families
First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging children programs that incorporated creative activities, team-building exercises, and age-appropriate theological discussions.
- Implemented age-appropriate classrooms, new curriculum, and behavioral expectations in children's department.
- Recruited and led training for children's ministry volunteers.
- Planned, prepared and implemented children's activities, including: Sunday School, Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action, Mission Friends, Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, Christmas Spectacular, Easter "Egg"stravaganza and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS).
- Attended children's ministry training at Lifeway's annual ETCH conference, Louisiana Baptists annual Children Ministry Retreat, and VBS Director Training in Alexandria.
- Served on the Louisiana Baptist Vacation Bible School training team.
Principal
Ponchatoula Junior High School
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Led instructional strategy development to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for faculty, fostering collaborative teaching practices.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to assess student progress and curriculum effectiveness.
- Coordinated school-wide initiatives promoting positive school culture and community involvement.
Education
+30 - Administration And Supervision of Schools
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA08-2004
Master of Arts - Secondary Education And English
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Theater Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-1988
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Volunteer management
- Leadership development
- Teaching
- Public speaking
- Discipleship training
- Mission-oriented
Affiliations
- Rotary International-Ponchatoula Chapter
- First Presbyterian Church of Hammond Shower Ministry
- Louisiana Baptists VBS Training Team
- The National Writing Project
- Louisiana Association of School Executives
- Tangi Chamber of Commerce "Annie Award" recipient
- National English Teachers Association
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Evaluator
Timeline
Minister to Children and Families
First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula
08.2022 - 08.2025
Principal
Ponchatoula Junior High School
06.2018 - 07.2022
+30 - Administration And Supervision of Schools
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education And English
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Theater Education
Southeastern Louisiana University