Richard Counts
Teacher and pastor
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kelly Services, adept at fostering student engagement through innovative instructional strategies. Skilled in special education and parent-teacher communication, I successfully developed tailored lesson plans that enhanced learning outcomes and promoted collaborative learning environments. Passionate about mentoring youth and driving academic success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate student learning and participation.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to align curriculum objectives and assessment methods.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Alturas
10.2013 - Current
- Led congregational worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented outreach programs, enhancing church visibility in the community.
- Mentored church staff and volunteers, promoting leadership development and teamwork.
- Conducted pastoral care visits, providing support to congregants during challenging times.
- Collaborated with church boards to develop long-term vision and ministry plans.
- Managed church operations, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic goals.
- Facilitated Bible study groups, encouraging scriptural understanding and personal reflection.
- Oversaw financial stewardship initiatives, promoting responsible resource management within the congregation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theology
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Slidell, LA06-2009
Associate of Arts - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Slidell, LA01-2007
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Language arts instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Youth mentoring
Accomplishments
- Managed [Subject and level] classroom for [extended timeframe].
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Brought about [results] though [actions].
- Enhanced student learning with [strategy].
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Certification
- Building better teams Training - 2008
- Conflict resolution- 2007
- Ducks certification- 2024 environmental science
Timeline
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2014 - Current
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Alturas
10.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Theology
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Associate of Arts - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
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