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PATRICIA LARSON

wifeoflars@gmail.com 405-***-**** Oklahoma City, OK 73160

I'm a hard working Mom of seven grown children and grandmother of 15. I've been a Pastor's wife for 34 years. I've assisted my husband in church planting, church growth, unity, and numerous other areas. I love hard work and really enjoy fast paced work. I find great satisfaction in problem solving, as well as accomplish a difficult task.

I've worked with countless types of personalities over the years, abd enjoy getting to know people. Recruitment

Strategic Planning

Equipment Management

Special Events Planning

Performance Improvements

Alumni Relationship Development

Facility Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Verbal and Written Communication

Trip Management

Pep Rally Planning

Trip Oversight

Mid Moore Christian Homeschool

Association Moore, OK

Cheer Coach

09/2015 - Current

Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.

Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.

Put together arrangements for team travel, documented expenses and submitted reports.

Assisted with fundraising efforts for equipment purchases or travel expenses.

Taught routines in preparation for performance at sports games and competitions, instructing on safe and correct execution of stunts, gymnastics, choreography and cheers.

Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.

Organized weekly practice sessions, competitions, and other events related to cheerleading.

Managed inventory of uniforms, props, and equipment, ensuring they are properly stored between uses.

Reviewed team appearance, mental readiness and physical form before each game or event.

Displayed exemplary behavior as authority figure and citizen to provide students and children with role model worthy of emulation . Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events. Coordinated routine design, props and music for performances. Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and Summary

Skills

Experience

injury.

Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.

Demonstrated appropriate cheerleading techniques and safety measures to students.

Developed strategies to improve overall performance of the squad. Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games and competitions as needed.

Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.

Provided individual coaching to enhance individual skills such as jumps, tumbling, stunts, cheers, chants.

Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.

Readied cheerleaders for challenging event and games with demanding schedule of practices.

Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.

Encouraged team spirit among participants while maintaining discipline at all times.

Supervised team members during practices, performances, and competitions.

Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and upcoming activities and events.

Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Moore Baptist Church

Pastor's Wife

07/2008 - Current

Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events. Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.

Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.

Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities. Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics. Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith. Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.

Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions. Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.

Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.

Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.

Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response. Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.

Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members. Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.

Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work. Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters. Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.

Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members. Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.

Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.

Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.

Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church. Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals. Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. Understood and followed oral and written directions. Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems. Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities. Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls. Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.

Moore Baptist Church Moore, OK

Church Pianist

07/2008 - Current

Arranged special music for holidays such as Easter, Christmas and Pentecost.

Provided musical support for weddings, funerals, baptisms, dedications and other church ceremonies.

Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest. Memorized routines by following printed text or musical notations. Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theater productions.

Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions. Memorized musical selections, routines and cues while singing acapella with accompaniments.

Composed original works suitable for use in worship services. Studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and rehearse for upcoming roles.

Collaborated with guest musicians who were invited to perform in church services.

Maintained an inventory of sheet music for use in performances. Engaged with children's ministry programs by offering age-appropriate lessons on playing the piano.

Schedule group and individual rehearsals.

Sight-read songs to accompany musical groups.

Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.

Conducted rehearsals with the choir and other vocalists to ensure a successful performance on Sundays.

Played preludes, offertories, postludes and other incidental music at services.

Accompanied congregational singing for Sunday services and special events.

Transposed music to alternate keys to fit individual styles or purposes. Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.

Encouraged young people to explore their musical talents through private instruction or ensemble participation opportunities. Learned new hymns and worship songs as requested by the pastor or choir director.

Selected music for special events.

Thurline English Longview, TX

Caregiver

09/2005 - 06/2008

Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs. Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations

(TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents. Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges. Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones. Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls. Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Victory Christian Schools Spring, OH

Kindergarten Teacher/Choir Teacher

08/1992 - 05/1993

Integrated technology into lesson plans.

Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.

Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.

Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.

Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.

Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.

Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.

Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.

Prepared students for state required achievement assessments. Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls. Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.

Created and maintained safe learning environment for students. Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.

Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.

Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.

Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.

Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.

Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.

Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance. Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.

Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.

Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth. Developed assessments to test student growth.

Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.

Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.

Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character. Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.

Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction. Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.

Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines. Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.

Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis. Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals. Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.

Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness. Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.

Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.

Lifeline Baptist Academy Broomfield, CO

Kindergarten Teacher/Physical Education

Teacher

08/1990 - 05/1992

Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.

Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.

Utilized current technology to enhance student learning. Integrated technology into lesson plans.

Charles J. Watts Attorney at Law

Oklahoma City, OK

Nanny/Housekeeper

08/1989 - 05/1990

Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.

Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.

Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.

Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback. Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.

Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians. Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.

Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.

Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.

Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.

Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.

Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.

Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.

Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.

Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.

Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.

Ensured physical and social well-being of each child. Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.

Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits. Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.

Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.

Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages. Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events. Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.

Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.

Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.

Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.

Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills. Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.

Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play. Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing. Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child's individual needs.

Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls. Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Daycare

Oklahoma City, OK

Childcare Provider

09/1986 - 04/1988

Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.

Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.

Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.

Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.

Maintained safe play environment.

Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.

Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.

Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.

Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.

Observed and monitored children's play activities. Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.

Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps. Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.

Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment. Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times. Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials. Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 2 years.

Oklahoma Baptist College Oklahoma City, OK

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Music

05/1990

Education and Training

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