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Shirley Ashbel

Shirley Ashbel

Delaware,United States

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Christ Love Fellowship, excelling in emotional intelligence and innovative lesson planning. Expertise in fostering collaboration among parents and students has resulted in the successful organization of impactful youth retreats and workshops, significantly enhancing engagement and spiritual growth. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ensuring meticulous document management and effective communication. Committed to creating enriching educational experiences that inspire and empower youth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Teacher Counsellor

Christ Love Fellowship
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided spiritual guidance to young adults seeking support and clarity.
  • Developed personalized counseling plans based on Biblical values & Christian principles.
  • Maintained and nurtured a trusting bond with the kids to identify emotional and spiritual concerns.
  • Led weekly prayer sessions, offering clients peace during challenging times.
  • Organized youth retreats and church events showcasing the youth's talents for God's glory.
  • Crafted engaging lesson plans for diverse youth groups to enhance learning experiences.
  • Facilitated interactive workshops that fostered teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Collaborated with parents to effectively address student needs and monitor progress.
  • Encouraged positive peer interactions through structured classroom activities.

ELL Teacher

Dublin Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills for students.
  • Assessed student progress through standardized testing tools.
  • Coordinated curriculum improvements with faculty to implement best practices.
  • Delivered individualized instruction to support varying proficiency levels among students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and test scores.

Federal Translator

Lionbridge Translators
08.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Qualified Translator for USCIS with Lionbridge Translators
  • Translate calls for the USCIS investigations involving Tamil speaking detainees who do not know English and need translation services during their detention, court hearing preparation phases.
  • Expert in following the established protocol necessary to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the individuals concerned without any bias and emotion during the translation process.
  • Qualified and Background cleared Translator for Tamil language with the following clearances: CBP ~ Customs and Border Protection interpreter, CMS ~ Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, Crisis Calls, DHS ~ Department of Homeland Security, DHS-ICE ~ Department of Homeland Security - Immigrations & Customs Enforcement, DHS-Verification, Govt-BI ~ Background Investigated, LIOX ~ Lionbridge qualified Interpreter, LIOX-Entry~ Lionbridge qualified Entry Telephonic Interpreter, LIOX-TI ~ Lionbridge Commercial Telephonic interpreter, MEDICAL-OPI, Onshore-BI, SF-DPH Crisis Calls, SF-DPH MEDICAL-OPI.
  • Also did translations for banks, insurances that were routed through Lionbridge.
  • Qualified Translator for USCIS with Lionbridge Translators

Administrative Assistant

Preakness Valley United Reformed Church
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Timely consolidation of all inputs from different committees for announcements.
  • Scheduled the correct distribution of information using email blasts and groups for the congregation.
  • Create and maintain Bulletin templates.
  • Weekly creation of Bulletins for the Morning and Evening Worship Services.
  • Assist Pastor in various aspects of document creation around Bible study, Catechism class preparation.
  • Manage and Track a list of office consumable items like Paper, printer cartridges, staples etc and reorder as needed.
  • Assist in coordinating and scheduling church events and programs, including workshops, seminars, and community outreach activities.
  • Developed and maintained organist schedules.
  • Meticulous creation of Annual Congregation Reports.
  • Maintained confidentiality in Elder matters.
  • Smooth running of Worship every week
  • Proper distribution of correct information.
  • Assist in managing the church's social media accounts and website, ensuring updated and engaging content is regularly posted.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for the Pastor.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Manager

Condo Association
06.2013 - 06.2018
  • Managed bookkeeping & accounting for Condo Association.
  • Managed the mycondobooks.com account for the condo association.
  • Put together the Yearly Budget for the association.
  • Maintained the vendor list of service providers.
  • Recorded Income from Condo units and provided updates / emails for receipts through the tool.
  • Recorded Expenses for Condo Association.
  • Took telephone calls and provided required information.
  • Managed correspondence.
  • Managed email and mail distribution.
  • Took minutes of the meetings when required.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engr

Anna University
Chennai, Tamilnadu
11.2005

High School Diploma -

Alpha Matriculation
01.2001

Counsellor Certificate - Foundations of Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counseling Center

Skills

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative parent engagement
  • Event coordination
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership abilities
  • ESL instruction
  • Proficient in digital tools
  • Alternative learning strategies
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Delivering individual instruction
  • Execution of fundraising campaigns
  • Empathy and patience
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Document organization and management
  • Timely document retrieval
  • Software proficiency
  • Spreadsheet expertise including pivot tables
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Adaptability and teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship building
  • Positive role model and mentor

Accomplishments

  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.

Affiliations

  • Christmas Event end to end planning and execution
  • Church Anniversary Event Planning

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Teacher Counsellor

Christ Love Fellowship
01.2024 - Current

ELL Teacher

Dublin Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Preakness Valley United Reformed Church
01.2020 - 09.2023

Federal Translator

Lionbridge Translators
08.2019 - Current

Bookkeeping & Accounting Manager

Condo Association
06.2013 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Alpha Matriculation

Counsellor Certificate - Foundations of Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counseling Center

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engr

Anna University

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