Rachel Madden
Summary
Caring youth leader with 14 years of experience in teaching and guiding high school youth. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Manager: Youth
Holy Apostles Catholic Parish
09.2013 - Current
- Designed and implemented programs for youth to engage teenagers and their families
- Conducted research and generated reports to monitor the growth of participants and analyzed data on community interest and needs
- Coordinated communication to youth and their parents to achieve student success.
- Updated and maintained website to engage youth
- Managed and monitored department expenses
- Tracked and analyzed patterns of youth
- Identified opportunities and implemented programs to increase participation
- Planned outreach events to increase youth involvement in church
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public
- Mentored church youth on discipleship, missionary work and leadership skill
- Increased youth attendance by 27% through outreach and retention programs
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers in areas of small group facilitation, hospitality and outreach
- Improved operation and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Eisenhower High School
09.2000 - 06.2004
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology
Sacred Heart Seminary And School of Theology
Hales Corners, WI05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.1999
Skills
- Knowledge in Scripture, Church History, Catholic Social Teaching, Sacraments
- Positive Learning Environment
- Active Student Engagement
- Course Development and Lesson Preparation
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Creative Instruction Style
- Maintains Updated Records
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Timeline
Mission Manager: Youth
Holy Apostles Catholic Parish
09.2013 - Current
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Eisenhower High School
09.2000 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology
Sacred Heart Seminary And School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Eastern Illinois University
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