Steven Thell
Summary
Dedicated to positively impacting church youth with compassionate and hands-on mentoring, teaching and activities. Prepared to bring Multiple years of experience in Orthodox churches to nurture and grow youths' Spirituality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Director
Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Glenview, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Lead youth meetings and develop spiritual growth.
- Organized monthly meetings with the youth council to discuss upcoming projects and initiatives for the youth department.
- Oversee and manage the financial aspects of the youth ministry.
- Collaborate closely with parents, the church council, and the other ministries to coordinate key events.
Youth Director
Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church
Duluth, MN
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Lead youth meetings that aid and develop spiritual growth
- Organize activities and events, both at the church and away, that attract all age groups to the church
- Collaborate with parents and church council on essential events in the church
- Balance and maintain the youth budget
- Help foster youths’ Spiritual Journey
- Non paid position
Program Coordinator
NE/SE, soccer program
Minneapolis, Mn
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Communicate with parents and players via phone, email, and in person
- Organize and communicate with refs and coaches for the upcoming season
- Put together rosters and create teams for the league
- Train coaches to meet required standards and oversee referees
- Implement practice and game schedules
- Work with teams to achieve desired goals.
Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
Cooper Elementary School
Superior, WI
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Create and execute daily Lesson plans in the classroom
- Teach skills and activities that transfer into physical activity outside of physical education class
- Motivate and Encourage students to learn and achieve their full potential
- Evaluate student progress throughout a duration of time
- Work within district standards to create and achieve goals for students
- Maintain classroom expectations and use problem-solving skills to settle disputes
Bar Tender
Fraternal Order of Eagles, bar Superior
Superior, WI
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Serve and distribute an array of Drinks
- Stocked coolers
- Clean and maintained bar
- Socialize with customers
Education
B.A. in Physical Education K-12 -
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI01.2023
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Budget Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Development and Training
- Physical Education
Interests
Youth Director for sheep (1st-5th grade) at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral September 2017-present
- Lead youth activities that promote bonding and spiritual growth
- Organize various activities and youth events throughout the year relevant to Orthodoxy
- Collaborate with parents and church council on essential events in the church
- Communicate dates and events with the secretary to properly advertise youth group
- Establish a mission statement for Sheep
Head coach NE/SE soccer 3-4th grade.
- Recurring summer position Summer 2018-present
- Taught and enhanced a diverse set of soccer skills Led team practices and games
- Organize email and snack list for parents
- Promote a fun environment for all
Church Camp Councilor 2016-present
- One week out of the summer
- Lead workshops discussing the importance of Orthodoxy and its relevance in our lives.
- Watch and take care of multiple students
- Organize games and activities Organize and lead lessons that promote Christian values
Timeline
Youth Director
Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
06.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
Cooper Elementary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Program Coordinator
NE/SE, soccer program
02.2022 - 04.2023
Bar Tender
Fraternal Order of Eagles, bar Superior
02.2021 - 09.2022
Youth Director
Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church
03.2018 - 04.2023
B.A. in Physical Education K-12 -
University of Wisconsin - Superior
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