Rachel Crist
Bandera,TX
Summary
Mission-driven individual with more than 20 years of experience in servant leadership, particularly in teaching, classroom management, mentoring, and policy development for the safety and spiritual growth of children, families, and individuals of all ages.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Pastor
Church of Glad Tidings
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Directed a rotating volunteer staff of approximately 50 people to provide children's ministry classes for ages birth through 13 years old.
- Curriculum development and implementation of a teaching schedule for all classes ages birth to 13 years of age, ensuring that all classes were staffed and teachers had the necessary resources to provide a fun, safe, and nurturing environment
- Responsible for weekly teaching and worship for multiple children's ministry services
- Implemented and taught a parenting class and healthy relationships class
- Provided mentoring and counseling services for students and parents as needed
- Implemented MinistrySafe child protection procedures and provided training to all church staff and children and youth ministry volunteers to ensure compliance with state law and sexual abuse awareness and prevention requirements, including live scan (fingerprinting), background checks, screening, and the development of policies and procedures
- Served on the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Team and volunteered in assisting all ministry areas of the church as needed
YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Staff
University of the Nations (YWAM Kona)
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Served as a Teacher with the Foundation School, a discipleship school for ages 4-17; Specifically, I was a teacher for the 8-10 year old class and for the 12 year old class
- Created a teaching schedule and lesson plans for the school semester
- Responsible for teaching and development of subject material, administration and grading of assignments, classroom management, behavioral intervention and supervision
- Also served as staff for the Family DTS (Discipleship Training School): Duties included one-on-one mentoring, group facilitation, and helping to lead families on an eight-week overseas outreach to the Philippines
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Alta Elementary School
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Caseworker
Phillips County Dept of Social Services
11.2000 - 09.2004
- Conducted child abuse and neglect investigations, elder abuse investigations, and safety assessments and planning for families and at-risk teens
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Evangel University
Springfield, MO12-1998
Skills
- Flexible
- Detail-Oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
Children's Ministry Pastor
Church of Glad Tidings
11.2021 - 03.2025
YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Staff
University of the Nations (YWAM Kona)
03.2018 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Alta Elementary School
10.2014 - 06.2017
Caseworker
Phillips County Dept of Social Services
11.2000 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Evangel University
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