Novali Paxton
Cibolo
Summary
Professional with experience in coordinating children's activities and developing lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups. Engaged in creating a welcoming environment while maintaining safety protocols during events, demonstrating effective classroom management and behavioral assessment skills. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance program development and student engagement, ensuring all children, including those with special learning needs, receive appropriate instruction. Skilled in recordkeeping and communication, contributing to a structured and supportive educational atmosphere.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Ministry Intern
First Baptist Belton Church
Belton
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Coordinated weekly children's activities and events for diverse age groups.
- Assisted in planning and organizing vacation Bible school sessions.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for Sunday school classes.
- Engaged with children during services, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Maintained safety protocols during all children's ministry events and activities.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Have worked successfully with children of all different ages
Ballet Teacher
Texas Metropolitan Ballet
Harker Heights
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Taught ballet techniques to students of varying skill levels
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for weekly classes
- Conducted warm-up exercises and stretching routines
- Worked with children of different ages
- Managed a class with over 10 children
- Skilled in gathering children’s attention and keeping them focused
- Choreographed dance routines for student showcases
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance student performance
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Created engaging lesson plans utilizing various props such as ribbons or music boxes to help enhance learning experience.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, grades, evaluations and any other relevant information about each student's performance.
- Monitored student development to ensure that they are meeting their goals in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated correct body placement during dance routines to show proper form to students.
- Collaborated with other teachers regarding student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Maintained discipline in the classroom by using positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05-2025
Master of Arts - Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Group coordinating
- Behavioral assessment
- Program development
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Children's ministry
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson preparation
- Artistic direction
- Mentoring abilities
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Mentoring
- Student engagement
- Clear communication
- Student assistance
- Student motivation
- Instructional techniques
- Event planning
- Recordkeeping proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children’s Ministry Intern
First Baptist Belton Church
08.2022 - 05.2025
Ballet Teacher
Texas Metropolitan Ballet
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Master of Arts - Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary