Currently Children' Ministry Director with 34 years of experience in early childhood development and teaching in Walton and Barrow County. Coordinated with nursery director and parents to build robust curriculum and family based events at Grace Fellowship in Bogart, GA. .
Skills
Curriculum writing
Project Management
Volunteer Recruitment
Team Leadership
Program Development
Team building
Event Planning
Develop Relationships Between Parents and Children
Education
University of GeorgiaAthens, GAExpected in 06/1984 – –Master of Science:Early Childhood Education - GPA:
University of GeorgiaAthens, GAExpected in 06/1979 – –Bachelor of Science:Home Economics Emphasis in Child And Family - GPA:
Work History
First United Methodist Church - Children's Ministry Director Ellendale, TN, 05/2007 - Current
Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
Recruited and trained all volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
Supervised children from ages 0 months to 10 years.
Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
Adhered to all security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
Vetted all volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
Planned, implemented and executed church and community-wide events including community egg hunt for approximately 400 guest, Vacation Bible School for an average of one hundred twenty children, community fall festival for up to eight hundred guests and provided organizational support to our children's choir with up to 72 member.
Contact person for vendors and businesses involved in our events.
Albuquerque Public Schools - First Grade Teacher Albuquerque, NM, 07/1983 - 07/2012
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Piloted language arts, math and sciences programs to address state standards.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Developed team communications and information for grade level and staff meetings.
Instructed up to twenty five students individually and in groups on first grade curriculum in all subject areas.
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