Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Religious Education/Youth Minister
St. Gabriel The Archangel Parish
05.2021 - Current
Oversaw parish religious education/ lifelong formation program.
Taught both our weekly Youth and Adult Rite of Christian Initiation courses and Confirmation class.
Coordinated weekly K-7th grade religious education classes.
Planned and modified all religious education curriculum.
Worked with Pastor to coordinate all Sacramental Liturgies and special Masses.
Prepared all individuals for Sacrament reception, from 2nd Grade-adults.
Prepared all records of Sacraments to be logged in official parish registry and Diocese.
Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
Maintained all necessary religious education files and records for Parish and Diocese.
Prepared statistics and reports for Diocese.
Utilized excellent organizational and communications skills to coordinate and motivate volunteers.
Ensured all volunteers were properly fingerprinted, background checked and, had necessary training to work with youth, according to the Diocese of Camden.
Kept records of youth participation.
Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
Assisted youth with school projects, homework and life skills.
Acted as confidant for many young church members to enhance faith and personal growth.
Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Taught and counseled youth ages 7 to 17.
Oversaw religious education and youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Recruited, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Long-Term 5th Grade Special Ed Substitute Teacher
PGCP Regional School District
09.2020 - 10.2021
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
05.2021
Skills
Recordkeeping Knowledge
Youth Ministry
Active Member Engagement
Public Relations
Promote Beliefs
Lesson Planning
Writing
Parent and Guardian Communication
Self-Contained Classrooms
Special Education
Individual Education Plan Expertise
Class Management
Timeline
Director of Religious Education/Youth Minister
St. Gabriel The Archangel Parish
05.2021 - Current
Long-Term 5th Grade Special Ed Substitute Teacher
PGCP Regional School District
09.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount St Mary's University
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