Summary
Work History
Education
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Languages
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Sylvie L. Martinez

High Point,NC

Summary

Dynamic and knowledgeable former volunteer Sunday School teacher with approximately 25 years experience teaching children ages 3-6. Created engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans. Effectively managed the classroom and fostered a nurturing learning environment.

Work History

Preschool Sunday School Unit Leader Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2018 - 2020
  • Prepared and set out age-appropriate weekly lesson plans with instructions, supplies, and complementary Bible stories
  • Maintained roster of preschool teacher volunteers and provided substitutes when necessary
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully
  • Unpacked mobile storage locker and set up all Sunday School supplies and toys in advance of class start
  • Oversaw packing up and storage of Sunday School supplies and toys into mobile storage locker, as well as the restoration of the borrowed classroom's status quo

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2005 - 2020
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
  • Adapted Bible verses and lessons into activities to help children comprehend Scriptures
  • Led children in worship with music
  • Managed and maintained classroom behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students
  • Used media resources to complement lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation levels
  • Served annually as preschool Vacation Bible School teacher

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2000 - 2004
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
  • Adapted Bible verses and lessons into activities to help children comprehend Scriptures
  • Managed and maintained classroom behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming classroom environment for all students
  • Used media resources to complement lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation levels
  • Served annually as preschool Vacation Bible School teacher

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

1st Baptist Church
1998 - 2000
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
  • Adopted Bible verses and lessons into activities to help children comprehend Scriptures
  • Managed and maintained classroom behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming classroom environment for all students
  • Created preschool Christmas program by students for performance during the church service

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
1996 - 1998
  • Obtained storage totes with toys and supplies from the church's storage closet and set up the informal teaching area for the class
  • Prepared age-appropriate lessons aligned with church teachings
  • Adapted Bible lessons into activities to help children comprehend Scriptures
  • Managed and maintained behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students
  • Packed up storage totes at end of class and returned them to the storage closet
  • Served annually as preschool Vacation Bible School teacher

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
01-1981

Associate of Arts - History And Music

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
01-1979

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Logistical planning
  • Multitasking
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson planning

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Genealogy
  • Teaching piano
  • Photography
  • Old movies
  • Travel

Timeline

Preschool Sunday School Unit Leader Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2018 - 2020

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2005 - 2020

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
2000 - 2004

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

1st Baptist Church
1998 - 2000

Sunday School Teacher Volunteer

Community Bible Church
1996 - 1998

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley

Associate of Arts - History And Music

Sacramento City College