Nick Soyars
Wright City,MO
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Mission-driven preacher bringing 18 years of experience in cultivating and shepherding community. Diligent in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Faithful in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring gifts and spiritual leadership to college classroom.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
O'Fallon And St. Peters , MO
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Preacher
St. Peters Central Church Of Christ
Saint Peters
2022.01 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through preaching the Gospel and teaching God's word, counseling, and prayer
- Planned and wrote sermons, coordinated sermons with worship leaders, and worked with elders to carry out church mission
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Bible class activities
- Wrote material for adult Bible class curriculum
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Guided congregation through the process of selecting and appointing elders for the first time in its history.
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
Wright City
2020.04 - Current
- Noted customer special requests, preferences, and favorite products to enhance service and build brand loyalty
- Reviewed orders prior to pick up for accuracy
- Delivered items to customers on desired schedules by managing time efficiently and planning effective routes
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
Preacher
Warrenton Church Of Christ
Warrenton
2008.08 - 2020.05
- Wrote sermons and Bible class material for Sundays and Wednesdays
- Conducted Bible studies for teens twice monthly in my home
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, opportunities for fellowship, and prayer
- Planned and conducted worship services.
Education
Master of Arts - Exegetical Theology
Covenant Theological Seminary
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Florida College
05.2005
Skills
- Teaching
- Curriculum development
- Motivating students
- Classroom instruction
- Observation
- Preaching
- Community cultivation
- Discipleship
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual formation
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with my local congregation through the process of selecting and appointing elders for the first time.
- Implemented research from my MA thesis to shepherd my local church from cooperating with biblical authors' rhetorical intent to appointing appropriate men as elders.
- Completed strenuous MA program while working to support my family as it grew from 2 children to 5, while in a long season of discouragement.
Timeline
Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
2023.08 - 2024.05
Preacher
St. Peters Central Church Of Christ
2022.01 - Current
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
2020.04 - Current
Preacher
Warrenton Church Of Christ
2008.08 - 2020.05
Master of Arts - Exegetical Theology
Covenant Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Florida College
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