Motivated teacher and campus minister with demonstrated capabilities in leadership and organization. Proven commitment to the Holy Child Goals and Oak Knoll's educational philosophies. Excellent communication record with all Oak Knoll constituents. Driven to foster growth and encourage continued excellence in the Theology Department through collaboration and further professional development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Theology Teacher And Campus Minister
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Summit, NJ
01.2008 - Current
Leadership:
Co-chair of Oak Knoll's NJAIS/MSA Accreditation Process
Eighth Grade Level Coordinator
Moderator of a variety of clubs including SHADES and Friendship Bracelets
Mentor for new faculty
Sponsor and mentor for senior students during Capstone projects
Leader of the 7th grade interdisciplinary final projects
Theology:
Created and implemented a successful seventh grade Religion curriculum for fourteen years
Co-authored the seventh grade interdisciplinary curriculum and final project
Continued commitment to improving, implementing, and growing the seventh grade interdisciplinary curriculum
Successfully created and executed a solid curriculum for eighth grade Religion for five years
Through effective collaboration, shaped a robust ninth grade and eleventh grade Theology curriculum
Continually emphasize and model critical thinking, enthusiasm for learning, flexibility, and compassion for students, faculty, and staff
Helped plan and execute Oak Knoll's EmpowerHER program
Campus Ministry
Coordinator of Wednesday Morning Masses
Co-Coordinator of Oak Knoll's Extraordinary Ministers of Communion program
Leader of Rosary Beads for Unity
Plan, organize, and execute activities, reflection days, prayer opportunities for the seventh and eighth grade students
Consistently support the Campus Ministry Program both in the classroom and through service opportunities such as traveling to Kentucky
Teaching Assistant
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
01.2008 - 01.2008
Assisted theologian Fr. Richard McBrien
Led instruction and facilitated discussions during weekly seminar classes
Mentored, guided, and graded a class of college freshman
Office Manager
Family and Preventative Medicine
Lincoln Park, NJ
01.2004 - 01.2005
Managed an office of five members
Ordered all medical and office supplies
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients
Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry
Correctly coded and billed medical claims
Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal
Education
Masters in Theological Studies (M.T.S.) - Theology
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
2008
Master of Arts - Theology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Anthropology
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
2004
Skills
Strong collaborator
Outstanding interpersonal and social skills
Effective listener and communicator
Team player
Solution oriented
Critical thinking
Respected colleague
Positive reinforcement
Constant learner
Flexible
Professional Development
Guided Inquiry Research, 2021-2022
STEP Theology Online Courses, University of Notre Dame, 2010-2022
People of Color Conference, Seattle, Washington, December 2019
Carney Sandoe Women's Institute, Boston, Massachusets, June 2019
National Coalition of Girls Conference, Washington DC, June 2018
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Membership, 2015-Present
NCEA Convention and Expo, April 2017
Wisdom and Education Conference, University of Notre Dame, 2009
Timeline
Theology Teacher And Campus Minister
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
01.2008 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Notre Dame
01.2008 - 01.2008
Office Manager
Family and Preventative Medicine
01.2004 - 01.2005
Masters in Theological Studies (M.T.S.) - Theology
University Of Notre Dame
Master of Arts - Theology
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Anthropology
University Of Notre Dame
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