Shelby Reyes
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Experienced Faith teacher in developing Christ-centered lessons for students age 3-12. Engaging children through playfulness, creativity and faith. Creating prayers and Saint stories for children's academic learning levels. Sharing the Gospel and Jesus' teaching in ways that have children still talking about lessons from years ago. Nurturing faithful hearts in children. Willingness to collaborate with team members. Strong research skills. Organization and detail oriented.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Faith Formation Teacher
St. Joseph's School
Penfield, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented Christ-centered lessons tailored for students aged 3-12.
- Researched and presented detailed narratives of saints' lives to educate and inspire children.
- Designed and implemented playful engagement strategies to teach children about the gospel and Jesus' teachings.
- Created a detailed curriculum framework, aligning educational goals with instructional strategies for the full school year.
- Orchestrated sessions for students that included crafting, singing, and prayer to enhance collaborative learning experiences.
- Coordinated and led seasonal activities, lessons, and performances, fostering spiritual growth during Advent and Lent.
Mass Coordinator
St. Joseph's Church
Penfield, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Organized church setup for school mass services.
- Facilitated training sessions for children on altar serving responsibilities.
- Oversaw selection and preparation of children readers to ensure smooth execution of school mass.
- Organized seasonal events, including Lessons and Carols, Stations of the Cross, and Seven Last Words.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Literature
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY08-2014
Skills
- Exceptional storytelling
- Scriptwriting
- Research
- Strong Catholic faith
- Creative writing
- Editing
- Idea brainstorming
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Mass Coordinator
St. Joseph's Church
09.2025 - Current
Faith Formation Teacher
St. Joseph's School
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - English Literature
SUNY Buffalo State