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Steve Mainka

Steve Mainka

Batavia,IL

Summary

I am a compassionate, dedicated and creative Teacher with a passion for seeing children grow in their love for learning and love for Jesus. With my extensive teaching background, I strive to create an environment that is safe and well-rounded where each child can develop and grow in character. I am highly skilled at motivating students through kindness and encouragement, with admonishment and guidance when needed. I have seen several children in my classroom improve in grades, respectfulness, obedience and overall awareness through my last year of teaching. I love what I do and feel called to this purpose.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Covenant Christian School
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive and fun learning environment
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured creative activities and attitudes with grace and kindness
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted well-being and academic growth for all students
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior

Children's Director

Crossway Fox Valley
01.2018 - Current
  • Implement and organize yearly lesson plans for kids ages 4 to 11
  • Organize, lead and facilitate Sunday services and outreach events
  • Schedule, direct, train and encourage ministry volunteers
  • Collaborate with others in leadership to assist in church growth and unity
  • Create evangelistic social media videos
  • Lead worship
  • Lead and serve on outreach team, including missional outreach events and VBS
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children

Youth Leader/Worship Team

Revive Christian Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Developed lesson plans to teach youth ages 8 to 14
  • Involved in church leadership and planning
  • Bassist/vocalist in praise worship band

Volunteer

The Grove Supportive Living Facility
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Planned and led weekly worship, teaching, bible study and discussion groups

Children's Teacher/Worship Team

Big Woods Church
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Taught children ages 3 to 7 weekly
  • Involved in leadership committees
  • Drummer/vocalist in praise band

Education

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry -

Northern Seminary
Lombard
12.2017

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning/Organization
  • Classroom Management
  • Creativity
  • Communication/Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Motivating students
  • Team Leadership
  • Community Involvement

References

Please see included reference letters. More references are available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Covenant Christian School
08.2023 - Current

Children's Director

Crossway Fox Valley
01.2018 - Current

Volunteer

The Grove Supportive Living Facility
01.2012 - 01.2015

Youth Leader/Worship Team

Revive Christian Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2016

Children's Teacher/Worship Team

Big Woods Church
01.2008 - 01.2010

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry -

Northern Seminary

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