Susie Howman
Bergton,VA
Summary
Passionate about coming alongside families to help them grow in their love and walk with Jesus. Enjoys creating resources, events, and activities to encourage faith and a strong community. Desires to use my abilities to honor God and serve kids with kindness and respect.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool and Summer Programs Coordinator Grades 1-8
Shepherd Community Center
11.2002 - 06.2010
- Trained and lead staff, volunteers, and interns
- Developed and lead afterschool and summer programs
- Designed and directed a new program for grades 5 & 6
- Planned special events including out of state trips
Preschool Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant
Shepherd Community Center
11.2002 - 06.2010
- Developed and taught new preschool program for 3 year olds
- Assisted in elementary classrooms
- Collaborated with parents and volunteers
Reading Assistant
Rockingham County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Reading assistant for grades k-5
- Teach phonic approach to reading in small groups
- Provide intervention support for specific students
- Assist classroom teachers
- Create school displays for students & teachers
Elementary Coordinator
Crossroads Community Church
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Similar to before, but in a part-time position with grades 1-3
Children's Librarian
Mansfield Richland County Public Library
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Children’s Librarian and assistant to Branch Manager
- Planned and lead interactive storytimes at branch location & within community
- Planned and lead engaging programs and other literacy based activities for the community and local schools
- Provide reference assistance to children, teachers, and patrons
- Created kid friendly & educational displays
Elementary & Preteen Coordinator
Crossroads Community Church
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Lead volunteers and operations for three weekend church services & weekly classes for grades 1-5
- Coordinated weekend lessons for 100 plus students
- Established purposeful relationships with volunteers, kids, and their families
- Trained volunteers on curriculum, safety policies, and best practices for children's ministry
- Helped to create special volunteer appreciation events and gifts
- Scheduled elementary and preteen ministry team volunteers
- Prepared curriculum & lesson supplies
- Designed, promoted, and directed summer camp for grades 4-5
- Created and lead special events for grades 1-5
Education
BS - Youth Ministry and Bible
Crossroads Bible College
Indianapolis, INCertificate - Clowning
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
Buffalo, MNSkills
- Building relationships with kids & their families
- Establishing meaningful relationships with volunteers
- Creating a welcoming, safe, and kid centric environment
- Collaborating as part of a team
- General office & computer skills
- Adaptable & Teachable
- Encouraging
Timeline
Reading Assistant
Rockingham County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Elementary Coordinator
Crossroads Community Church
10.2017 - 12.2019
Children's Librarian
Mansfield Richland County Public Library
03.2015 - 10.2017
Elementary & Preteen Coordinator
Crossroads Community Church
11.2010 - 05.2012
Afterschool and Summer Programs Coordinator Grades 1-8
Shepherd Community Center
11.2002 - 06.2010
Preschool Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant
Shepherd Community Center
11.2002 - 06.2010
Certificate - Clowning
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
BS - Youth Ministry and Bible
Crossroads Bible College