Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer
Michele Henry

Michele Henry

Pastor
Marion,IN

Summary

Focused Family Ministry with more than ten years of experience in providing spiritual leadership to growing communities and promoting values and purpose of church. Accomplished in driving connection and spiritual foundation of families for the purpose of transforming the home.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Pastor

Brookhaven Wesleyan Church
Marion, IN
08.2010 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care for families through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of children's ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and communion..
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to family ministry and managed daily operations.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of the next generation to church life and operations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Vocal Coach & Music Director

Community School Of The Arts
Marion, IN
08.2010 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Prepared students for live solo and group performances by working vocal parts and vocal techniques.
  • Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
  • Privately taught performers of all skill levels.
  • Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.

Language Arts & Bible Teacher

Lakeview Christian School
Marion, IN
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Integrated faith, literature and technology into classroom as instructional tool.
  • Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Conferences.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Coordinated multiple children per station during small-group learning periods.

Music Teacher

Lakeview Christian School
Marion, IN
08.2000 - 05.2010
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, pitch, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, chords and instruments.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, performance etiquette and music as worship.
  • Organized concerts, musicals, chapels and worship services for student engagement and learning.
  • Developed strong working relationships with administration, teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
  • Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.

Adjunct Professor

Indiana Wesleyan University School Of Teacher Education
Marion, IN
09.2002 - 04.2006
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Organized, prepared and revised Social Studies Methods course material and applied technological options to enhance learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade

Lakeview Christian School
Marion, IN
08.1996 - 05.2000
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Collaborated with administrators on developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.

Music Ministry Team

Indiana Wesleyan University Church Relations
Marion, IN
10.1991 - 08.1995
  • Provided spiritual care through encouragement, effective listening and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote devotionals, testimonials and worked with various pastors and camp directors to carry out church and camp mission.
  • Led programs such as worship, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Countless hours of rehearsals, learning parts and team building with each ministry team.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed at a variety of camps throughout the country and Canada.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with all camp staff and churches throughout the various academic years and summer travels.

Education

Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
04.2013

Master of Education - Curriculum Design

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
04.2002

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Music Education

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
04.1996

Skills

  • Preparing Regular Sermons
  • Child Programs
  • Congregational Care
  • Professional Relationships
  • Volunteer Oversight and Management

Timeline

Assistant Pastor

Brookhaven Wesleyan Church
08.2010 - Current

Vocal Coach & Music Director

Community School Of The Arts
08.2010 - Current

Language Arts & Bible Teacher

Lakeview Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2010

Adjunct Professor

Indiana Wesleyan University School Of Teacher Education
09.2002 - 04.2006

Music Teacher

Lakeview Christian School
08.2000 - 05.2010

Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade

Lakeview Christian School
08.1996 - 05.2000

Music Ministry Team

Indiana Wesleyan University Church Relations
10.1991 - 08.1995

Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Indiana Wesleyan University

Master of Education - Curriculum Design

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Music Education

Indiana Wesleyan University

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