Rebecca Keller
Beaverton
Summary
Strong person of faith who loves engaging others about their own faith and personal journey. Energetic, personable, and effective communicator. Organized and passionate about accomplishing goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex theological concepts to diverse student populations in an engaging manner. Excels in connecting with students and fostering an engaging educational environment for students' various faith backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Theology Teacher
Valley Catholic High School
Beaverton
08.2023 - Current
- Created engaging lessons based on the Catholic faith that allowed students to apply to their own personal faith journey.
- Developed and implemented effective teaching strategies to reach a variety of student learning and needs
- Promoted active student engagement through meaningful and relevant learning experiences that they could apply to their personal lives
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Fostered a sense of belonging and community within the classroom environment
- Created and implemented a variety of assessments to allow students to demonstrate their understanding in various ways that best suited their learning needs.
Echo Formation Assistant (EFA)
University of Notre Dame
Portland
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Mentor and accompany a small community of Notre Dame graduate students through their two-year formation as they earn their MA in Theology while serving the Church in parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland.
- Conducted regular 1-1 meetings with students to review formation disciplines and support integration of professional, human, and spiritual development.
- Planned and facilitated annual retreat for students to establish trust within their community through guided conversations, spiritual readings, and personal and communal prayer.
- Oversaw community night, creating space for community prayer and addressing conflict through productive facilitation techniques in intentional faith community.
- Continuing professional education and formation by attending yearly EFA Development Days at the University of Notre Dame.
Director of Faith Formation
St Joseph Catholic Church
South Bend
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Head of catechetical formation of children, teens, and adults through planning and overseeing all sacramental preparation, retreats, Bible Studies, intergenerational faith community events, and parish missions.
- Led and supervised youth minister, coordinator of religious education, and faith formation committee, ensuring effective program delivery and alignment with parish goals.
- Facilitated adults and youth in Sacraments of Initiation and OCIA process by teaching weekly classes on tenets of the Catholic faith, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.
- Planned and organized a parish-wide retreat and three-day parish mission to enhance community spiritual growth.
- Taught classes on the Sacrament of Baptism and coordinated and led the First Communion retreat.
Campus Ministry
University of Notre Dame
South Bend
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Contributed to the OCIA leadership team for Notre Dame Campus Ministry, serving students who sought to become Catholic.
- Instructed OCIA community on core aspects of Catholic faith, fostering understanding and commitment.
- Mentored student through OCIA process, providing weekly guidance and addressing faith-related inquiries.
- Small group leader, facilitating discussion and weekly prayer.
- Organized local social justice immersion experience, engaging participants in meaningful service activities.
Education
Master of Divinity -
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2008
BA - Theology, Social Work
University of Portland
Portland, OR05-2004
Skills
- Moral Theology - Foundations of Moral Theology, Cardinal and Theological Virtues
- Christian Relationships - explore the dynamics of healthy relationships in the context of the gospel message to love God, neighbor, and self
- Scripture - Hebrew Bible, Synoptic Gospels, and New Testament
Timeline
Theology Teacher
Valley Catholic High School
08.2023 - Current
Echo Formation Assistant (EFA)
University of Notre Dame
01.2018 - 06.2023
Director of Faith Formation
St Joseph Catholic Church
01.2008 - 01.2011
Campus Ministry
University of Notre Dame
01.2006 - 01.2007
Master of Divinity -
University of Notre Dame
BA - Theology, Social Work
University of Portland