Michelle Kalasa Laurine
Anderson,IN
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Discipleship Leader
Catalyst Church
Anderson, IN
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented discipleship programs for small groups of college age student.
- Organized and led weekly discipleship Bible studies with members.
- Provided guidance and mentorship.
Chaplain Intern
Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff in a health care setting.
- Facilitated religious services for diverse faith traditions.
- Conducted pastoral visits to hospitalized patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Researched current trends in health care ethics, theology, and pastoral counseling techniques.
- Counseled individuals dealing with grief and loss due to illness or death of a loved one.
- Engaged in ongoing education about various faith traditions as well as relevant healthcare topics.
- Led prayer overhead on weekend shift.
- Maintained records of all spiritual care provided to patients.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
Circulation Desk Worker
Nicholson Library
Anderson, IN
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of office machinery to best assist visitors.
- Enabled ease of material location by replacing returned items in alphabetical order to library shelves.
- Successfully completed check-in and check-out procedure for visitors taking or returning library books and audio materials daily.
- Answered questions from customers and staff.
- Stored records or related materials to keep items orderly and logged correctly.
- Showed library patrons where specific book collections were.
- Assisted with sorting and routing of mail items for library employees.
- Organized shelves when patrons returned books.
Teacher
Tamasei English Program of America
Anderson, IN
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
Intern
Park Place Church of God
Anderson, IN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated weekly bible studies for youth members of the congregation.
- Collaborated with other ministries within the church to ensure that all programs were running smoothly and efficiently.
- Supported staff members with daily tasks such as filing paperwork, answering phones.
- Participated in weekly team meetings where ideas were shared amongst staff members regarding ways to improve operations within the organization.
- Supervised children in children's room during long services to promote good behavior.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Coordinated pastoral care visits for homebound parishioners.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss current ministry initiatives.
- Assisted with administrative duties including filing and scheduling appointments.
- Taught classes related to Christian beliefs and practices.
French Translator
Freelancer
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Homeschool Teacher
PCV Academy
Nouaktchott, Mauritania
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Sermon Interpreter
Nouaktchott Evangelical Church
Nouaktchott, Mauritania
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed consecutive interpretation during sermons.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English/French proficiency.
French Language Teacher
Freelancer
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Cell Group Leader
Hangzhou International Christian Fellowship
Hangzhou , Zheijang, China
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote team building and collaboration.
- Facilitated discussion on Biblical topics among members of the group.
- Engaged in meaningful dialogue with community leaders about how biblical principles can be applied in daily life.
Education
Master in Divinity - Theology
Anderson University
Anderson, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Zhejiang University of Technology
Hangzhou, China06.2020
High School Diploma -
Institut Majengo
Goma, DRCongo07.2013
Skills
- Information Technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Work Schedule Preparation
- Educational Activities Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Discipleship
- Sermons Preparation
- Gospel-Driven
- Teaching
- Counseling
Languages
English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Swahili
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Discipleship Leader
Catalyst Church
10.2023 - Current
Chaplain Intern
Ascension St. Vincent
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
Tamasei English Program of America
07.2023 - 08.2023
Circulation Desk Worker
Nicholson Library
01.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Park Place Church of God
06.2022 - 08.2022
Homeschool Teacher
PCV Academy
09.2020 - 05.2022
Sermon Interpreter
Nouaktchott Evangelical Church
12.2019 - 05.2022
French Translator
Freelancer
12.2018 - 06.2022
French Language Teacher
Freelancer
04.2018 - 01.2019
Cell Group Leader
Hangzhou International Christian Fellowship
09.2016 - 08.2017
Master in Divinity - Theology
Anderson University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Zhejiang University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Institut Majengo
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