Megan Bacak
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
Catholic missionary professional with comprehensive experience in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Devoted to upholding the Truths of the Catholic Church and spreading Christs love and Gospel to all people. Skilled in relationship-building, conflict resolution, discipleship and speaking. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to leading with charity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Catholic Missionary
Life Teen
09.2024 - Current
- Evangelized to teens through radical hospitality and fostered authentic friendships built on the foundations of the Catholic faith
- Prepared and delivered mission-lead retreats for up to 100 teens: leading activities, presenting talks and managing behind the scenes transitions.
- Promoted a culture of spiritual growth and discipleship, consistently modeling and encouraging a deepened relationship with God and the Catholic Church.
Daycare Teacher
CDC at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Director of Connect
Saint Mary's Connect Retreat
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw the coordination and planning of the welcome retreat for Saint Mary's Catholic Student Center with over 500 students
- Coordinated a staff of over 300 people affectively
- Worked closely with the leadership team of the retreat to ascertain information and communicate responsibilities
Paired Role With a Student
Aggie ACHIEVEmates
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
Summer Missionary
Life Teen
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Evangelized to teens and fostered authentic friendships built on the foundations of the Catholic faith
- Led mission team and teens in prayer and formation
- Fostered a welcoming environment for over 200 teens through radical hospitality
- Responded to campers needs in a timely manner by fostering intentional relationships to provide a safe space for the teens to have a positive experience while at camp
Restaurant Waitress
TADS Louisiana Cooking
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with upset guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Pre-nursing, Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2023
Skills
- Active Listening
- Empathetic and Considerate
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strategic planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Cultural sensitivity
- Discipleship training
Timeline
Full Time Catholic Missionary
Life Teen
09.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
CDC at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
01.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Missionary
Life Teen
06.2023 - 08.2023
Director of Connect
Saint Mary's Connect Retreat
09.2022 - 10.2023
Paired Role With a Student
Aggie ACHIEVEmates
09.2022 - 09.2023
Restaurant Waitress
TADS Louisiana Cooking
03.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Pre-nursing, Psychology
Texas A&M University
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