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Women Bible Studies
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Tess Clarke

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

Proactive Volunteer Preschool Helper and Team Leader with extensive experience in children's ministry and design consulting. Excel in curriculum development, conflict resolution, and volunteer coordination. Skilled in classroom organization, child safety protocols, and developing client-specific design concepts, bringing strong relationship-building and project management skills to any role.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Preschool Helper

Mercy Charlotte Church
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Volunteered for 9am service for the 3-4 year olds.
  • Encouraged the children to learn about and love Jesus during their classes.
  • Selected the same lessons and crafts for the Preschool VBS to create a cohesive team for the schedule. Summer 2021 and 2022.

Volunteer Preschool Team Leader

Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Encouraged team members by developing relationships and listening their concerns.
  • Managed conflict resolution with an uncooperative child in class by collaborating with their parents and volunteers in the class.
  • Helped with scheduling volunteers for coverage of classrooms.

Preschool Barnyard Manager in Children's Ministry

Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
09.2002 - 06.2008
  • Accomplished multiple tasks establishing curriculum for classrooms.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with parents and volunteers in the preschool ministry.
  • Help trained volunteers to teach and guide children in the classroom.
  • Scheduled parents and volunteers to cover classrooms.
  • Organized special programs for the children, such as Easter and Christmas Festivals.

Design Consultant

Ethan Allen
01.2001 - 09.2002
  • Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
  • Met with customers per week to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Consistently stayed within client's budget for projects.

Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University Of Maryland
College Park, MD
05.1990

Skills

  • Child Safety Protocols
  • Art and Craft Activities
  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Women Bible Studies

Participated and co-lead various Women's Bible Studies

Timeline

Volunteer Preschool Helper

Mercy Charlotte Church
02.2021 - 05.2023

Volunteer Preschool Team Leader

Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
09.2008 - 06.2010

Preschool Barnyard Manager in Children's Ministry

Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
09.2002 - 06.2008

Design Consultant

Ethan Allen
01.2001 - 09.2002

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Central Piedmont Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University Of Maryland
Tess Clarke