Ramone Bellagamba
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated educator with understanding of scripture and theology. Skilled in public speaking, group leadership and pastoral care. Empathetic and committed to guiding and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Planter
Christ City Fellowship
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Led the establishment of a new church community, including strategic planning, outreach, and recruitment efforts
- Organized and executed programs to engage the local community and foster a sense of belonging
- Created and delivered dynamic sermons that resonated with diverse audiences
- Developed and implemented outreach initiatives to connect with the broader community
- Successfully initiated and led a church plant fundraising campaign resulting in securing over $120,000 in yearly assets for the church planting project
- Cultivated relationships with individual donors, community leaders, and local businesses to secure financial support.
Resident Pastor
Think Kingdom Church
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted in pastoral duties, including counseling, discipleship and support for church members
- Participated in leadership and decision-making processes within the church community
- Collaborated with other church leaders to organize, design and coordinate worship services and events
- Developed and facilitated training and equipping cohorts for church members
- Created and delivered dynamic sermons that resonated with diverse audiences
- Organized and established the church plant Christ City Fellowship.
Exceptional Children General Curriculum Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Ranson IB Middle School
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided specially designed instruction, academic support, and IEP oversight for students with various classifications identified as needing special education services
- Created Individual Education Plans (IEPs) based on assessment findings and priorities identified by each student’s IEP team
- Partnered with parents, regular education teachers, and other service providers to employ accommodations, and develop and modify curriculum and learning strategies to meet academic and developmental goals
- Facilitated IEP meetings and parent conferences.
Per-Diem K-12 Substitute Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Various Schools
09.2014 - 08.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of daily classroom routine, including distributing and collecting study material, keeping attendance records, carrying out lunchroom and recess duties
- Served as “on-call” substitute across all disciplines, supporting schools during short-term periods of teacher absence
- Additional responsibilities include assisting other teachers, tutoring/mentoring students, preparing and administering exams.
Pastoral Intern
Christ Central Church
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Oversight and coordination of Guest Assimilation and Corporate Hospitality Ministries
- Leadership and implementation of weekly Men’s Bible Study Group
- Coordinated and executed monthly Guest Assimilation gatherings
- Organized and facilitated of a yearly Men’s Discipleship Small Group
- Administration of liturgy during corporate worship services
- Created Preaching of sermons during corporate worship services
- Participated in Communion Prayer Station/Team during corporate worship services
- Facilitation Quarterly of Children and Youth Bible Study Lessons.
CARES Team Member
Apartment Life
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Coordinated, promoted, and executed unique monthly events, both on and off-site
- Encouraged and engaged residents and staff to build authentic community and social connections
- Positively affected property retention rate, online presence, resident satisfaction, and business profitability by providing information regarding at-risk leases and meeting needs with excellence.
Special Education Teacher
New York Dept. of Education, Gateway Intermediate School 364
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Provided individualized instruction, academic support, and IEP oversight for students with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities identified as needing special education services
- Created Individual Education Plans (IEPs) based on assessment findings and priorities identified by each student’s care team
- Implemented IEP objectives across various settings and collect data on effectiveness; evaluate student achievement toward goals and objectives, modifying curriculum and strategies as needed
- Conducted observations and needs assessments; create and lead diverse, differentiated, and data-driven instructional activities that are age-appropriate, functional, motivating, and fully reflective of IEP goals
- Partnered with parents, regular education teachers, and other service providers to employ accommodations, and develop and modify curriculum and learning strategies to meet academic and developmental goals
- Facilitated IEP meetings and parent conferences.
Education
Master of Divinity (M.Div) -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC 05.2019
Master of Science (M.S.Ed) - Secondary Special Education
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA 05.2004
Skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Community Partnerships
- Small Group Facilitation
- Urban ministry
- Team building
- Leadership development
Certification
Certified Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International
Certified Life Coach, American University of NLP- Aug. 2011
Timeline
Church Planter
Christ City Fellowship
05.2022 - 12.2023
Resident Pastor
Think Kingdom Church
05.2020 - 05.2023
Exceptional Children General Curriculum Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Ranson IB Middle School
08.2019 - 04.2022
Pastoral Intern
Christ Central Church
07.2016 - 05.2019
Per-Diem K-12 Substitute Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Various Schools
09.2014 - 08.2019
CARES Team Member
Apartment Life
12.2013 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
New York Dept. of Education, Gateway Intermediate School 364
09.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Divinity (M.Div) -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Master of Science (M.S.Ed) - Secondary Special Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Clark Atlanta University
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