Tamora Norman
Summary
Knowledgeable Sunday School Teacher with [Number] years of experience teaching [Type] groups. Successful at planning detailed, creative lesson plans to enhance people's faith and spiritual relationships while promoting personal growth. Committed to honest and wholehearted feedback with exceptional people skills. I love interacting with children and sharing th Good News of Jesus Christ
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Sunday School Teacher
Saving Grace Preschool
03.2016 - Current
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
Sunday School Teacher
Valley Presbyterian Church
09.2004 - 04.2011
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
After School Program Director
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
09.2000 - 05.2003
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Vacation Bible School Director
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
06.1992 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with director to order supplies for VBS activities.
- Worked with parents to ease transitions at beginning and end of VBS.
- Held children's interest for up to 4 hours by offering variety of activities.
- Developed lessons for children aged 3 to 13 participating in Vacation Bible School (VBS).
- Created daily arts and crafts projects at appropriate difficulty for small children.
- Engaged children in learning by selecting age-appropriate stories to share.
- Sang bible songs with children to reinforce lessons.
- Set up delicious, nutritious snacks for children during break time.
- Supplemented lessons with fun activities, games and friendly competitions.
Trainer - Accounts Payable
American Express
08.1992 - 11.2001
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Trained and mentored 50 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
- Utilized cross-training techniques to boost productivity and develop each team member's individual skills set.
- Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
- Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system.
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials.
- Traveled to international locations to conduct training classes.
Accounts Payable Clerk
American Express
03.1984 - 11.2001
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Director of Christian Education
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
01.1987 - 12.1992
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
- Offered Christian education and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program.
Sunday School Teacher
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
04.1979 - 06.1990
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Maintained Sunday School area through providing decoration and literature.
Summer Overnight Camp Director
Montlure Presbyterian Properties
06.1983 - 06.1988
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and referring schools.
- Selected, ordered and implemented curricula to meet specific camp objectives.
- Recruited, trained and managed team of 30 counselors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Scottsdale, AZ05.1978
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Emotional Development
- PowerPoint Knowledge
- Motivational and Inspirational
- Supply Management
- Lesson Development
- Special Requirements
- Church Curriculum
- Coordinate Supplies
- Event Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Share Faith
Timeline
Sunday School Teacher
Saving Grace Preschool
03.2016 - Current
Sunday School Teacher
Valley Presbyterian Church
09.2004 - 04.2011
After School Program Director
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
09.2000 - 05.2003
Trainer - Accounts Payable
American Express
08.1992 - 11.2001
Vacation Bible School Director
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
06.1992 - 06.2002
Director of Christian Education
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
01.1987 - 12.1992
Accounts Payable Clerk
American Express
03.1984 - 11.2001
Summer Overnight Camp Director
Montlure Presbyterian Properties
06.1983 - 06.1988
Sunday School Teacher
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
04.1979 - 06.1990
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
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