Melanie A. Von Gunten
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
OBJECTIVE
Full-time Position
CERTIFICATIONS
Facilitator - Protecting God’s Children, since August 2008
Diocese of Columbus Master Catechist, since 1988
EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician, May 2010 – Present
CVS Pharmacy, Zanesville, Ohio
Accurate data entry of prescriptions
Maintain on-going training
Filing of hard-copies of written prescriptions and actual prescriptions
Customer service phone calls
In-person customer service
Director of Religious Education, 1995 – June 2017
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville, Ohio
Taught religion to all grade levels - Pre-school through 8
Structured the religious education program
Reviewed educational materials
Developed sacramental preparation programs
Tutored students with special needs
Organized and facilitated student retreats
Conducted catechist certification sessions for teachers
Structured adult education programs
Taught adult classes for RCIA and Bible studies
Organized and facilitated adult retreats prior to reception at the Easter vigil
Facilitated safe environment sessions for staff and volunteers
Organized & supervised volunteer staff
Collected fees for various activities
Maintained and researched records
Used various Word & Office applications for production of materials
Substitute Teacher, 1995 - 2006
St. Thomas Aquinas School, Zanesville, Ohio
Taught all subjects for grades 1 through 8
Prepared lesson plans
Administered tests
Graded students’ work
Director of Religious Education, 1994 - 1995
Sacred Heart Parish, Coshocton, Ohio
Structured the religious education program
Reviewed educational materials
Developed sacramental preparation programs
Tutored students with special needs
Organized and facilitate student retreats
Conducted catechist certification sessions for teachers
Structured adult education programs
Taught adult classes
Director of Religious Education & Pastoral Associate, 1991 - 1994
St. Ann, Philo, Ohio
Structured the religious education program
Reviewed educational materials
Developed sacramental preparation programs
Organized and facilitated special ecumenical liturgical services
Substitute Teacher, 2010- 2013
Muskingum County Schools
Taught all subjects for grades K through 8
Administered tests
Graded students’ work
EDUCATION
M.P.S., Pastoral Studies, 2002
Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisianna
B.A., Theology, 1994 Cum Laude
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio
REFERENCES
Regina E.Quinn 197 E. Gay St. Manager Safe Environment/
Columbus, Ohio 43215 Diocese of Columbus
614-***-****, ext. 1543
Fr. Stephen D. Hayes, O.P. 280 Grant St. Mission Band/In residence
Columbus, Ohio 43215 St. Patrick Church
Miss M. Barbara Teeters 5198 Pinecrest Dr. Former Principal - St.
Zanesville, Ohio Thomas/BishopFenwick
740-***-**** Educator
Mr. Brian Hunt 180 Sally Rd. St.Vincent de Paul at St.
Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Thomas Aquinas
Mrs. Kristin K. Shuey The Catholic Foundation Director of Marketing &
257 E. Broad St. Communication
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Ms. Jennifer Mallett 153 Lakeside Dr. Principal – Bishop Rosecrans
New Concord, Ohio 43762 Zanesville, Ohio
More references can be provided upon request.