Ms. April Wright

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**** ******* ***, ******* ** 19053

acq12o@r.postjobfree.com

Re: Position

I am writing to apply for the position available at your company. I have ten years of experience within the field of Christian Education/ Youth Ministry. These years have been dedicated to Christian Education both in a classroom setting, and Ministry within the church and community. My social and friendly nature aides in my ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and I value the task of integrating family engagement with missionary and outreach work. Family and community impact on education are always at the forefront of my mind. I consider creative programming to be one of my strengths. The challenges that this position comes with do not daunt me, as I have learned to face each day with enthusiasm, energy, and renewed focus.

My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Christian Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and a B.S. in Bible. I know how important a well-trained and competent servant leader is to the staff and children in your care. I am well-prepared to become a part of this team. For this reason, I would ask for your consideration when narrowing down the likely candidates for an interview.

In the event you would like to schedule a time when we can meet, you can call me at 267-***-****. I am available at your earliest convenience. I appreciate your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Ms. April Wright

Ms. April Wright

2644 Buffalo Ave, Trevose PA 19053

acq12o@r.postjobfree.com

April Wright

EDUCATION

M.A. in Christian Education Morehouse School of Religion (ITC)

May, 2015

B.S. in Elementary Education, B.S. in Bible Cairn University, Langhorne Pennsylvania

December, 2011

CERTIFICATION

(K-8) Standard, ACSI

OBJECTIVES

To obtain a teaching position within your organization. I also hope to gain knowledge and new experience while working with the staff, parents and children in your care.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

Teacher- Extended Play- Sandy Springs GA, August 2014- May 2015

●Implementing project –based playmaker curriculum for Preschool and First Grade

●Collaborating with staff on individual behavior plans

●Developing weekly lesson plans for three-year-old classroom, grounded in Christian values.

●Encouraging developmentally appropriate social skills and behaviors

My Sister’s House Childcare Center

Pre- Kindergarten Teacher – Atlanta GA, May 2013- May 2014

●Overseeing the implementation of curriculum within the childcare team

●Supervising and mentoring shelter assistants

●Teaching letter recognition, counting, and emergent literacy

●Integrating spiritual formation and biblical worldview into daily lesson plans

●Encouraging proper hygiene and developmentally appropriate social skills

New Life Alternatives Christian Academy

Kindergarten Teacher - Philadelphia PA, February 2012- July 2012

●Developing and executing daily lesson plans

●Teaching basic skills such as word recognition, phonics skills, counting, and place value

●Integrating spiritual formation and biblical worldview into daily lesson plans

●Encouraging developmentally appropriate social skills and behaviors

●Attending staff meetings, and serving on committees as required

KinderCare Learning Center

Lead Teacher- Bristol PA August 2005- July 2008

●Enforcing preschool readiness curriculum.

●Developing daily lesson plans for three-year-old classroom.

●Encouraging proper hygiene and appropriate social skills

●Implementing classroom management strategies for discovery learning

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Calvary Christian Academy

Student Teacher Philadelphia, PA

●Assigned to 3rd and 4th grade

●May- June and September- October 2011

Christian Network Outreach Church

Commissioned Youth Minister, Norristown PA

●October 2008- December 2010

●Overseeing youth ministry including ages 12- 18

●Developing and implementing activities for outreach and fellowship

●Leading weekly Bible Study and implementing Youth Ministry Curriculum

●Acting as liturgist during Youth Sunday.

HONORS RECEIVED

●Graduated Cum Laude Morehouse School of Religion 2015

●Dean’s List- Interdenominational Theological Center 2013- 2015

●United Negro College Fund Scholarship- 2014

●Received the Philadelphia Biblical University Merit Teacher Award for 2011

●Awarded Ruth Niles Education Scholarship- 2011

●Awarded Linda Babb Memorial Education Scholarship 2010

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

●Minister of Music- Sankofa United Church of Christ 2013- 2015

●Black Women in Church and Society 2014

●Alpha Xi Epsilon- Cairn Education club

●Beauty in Black and White -Cairn Poetry club

SPECIAL SKILLS/ INTERESTS

●Visual and Performing Arts

●De-escalation through therapeutic activity

●Poetry and Writing

REFERENCES

●Kelly Kelly- Head of Preschool, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School- acq12o@r.postjobfree.com

●Dr. Reginaldo Braga- Professor, Director of Christian Education ITC- 917-***-****

●Lindsey Hill- My Sister’s House Childcare Director- 405-***-****

●Dr. Debbie MacCullough- Dean of Education Department at PBU- acq12o@r.postjobfree.com

●Dr. Dianne Alexander- Professor of Elem. and Early Childhood Ed.- acq12o@r.postjobfree.com

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