Carol Lisella

***** ****** ***** ****, ***** New York 1-315-***-**** ad45b7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in an educational religious environment where my talents in education, organization, knowledge of faith and leadership can be beneficial.

Education

Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, MA

Master of Arts in Applied Theology, May 2009

Westfield State College, Westfield, MA

Certificate in Addiction Rehabilitation Counseling, May 2003

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Bachelors of Arts in Business Management, May 1991

Skills summary

Motivated, organized and professional with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in theology. With 20 years of varying experience, I am able to bring new and creative activities and ideas. I am flexible and versatile, able to accommodate schedules and quick thinking if necessary. As well as very experienced in community service and love to share the importance of it.

Experience

Cornell Cooperative Extension

4-H After school site Supervisor Carthage Middle School

Responsible for the supervision of educators

Responsible for Class organization and structure

Organizer of parent and family events

Organize community outreach events

Record and report attendance, events records

Authorize and order material requests

Oversee the implementation of the 4-H programs

Pope Francis Prep Preparatory School, Springfield, Ma

Theology Teacher, 2018 to Present

Theology teacher grades 9 & 10

Learning Lab proctor

oTutored students in different disciplines.

oProvided guidance in organization, note taking, study skills, essay construction and more.

NEASC Accrediation School Self Study Coordinator 2020-2022

oLed administration, faculty and staff in preparing report.

oCoordinated committee groups and meetings

oResponsible for report editing, collection of required and necessary materials and upload of final reports.

oCoordinated NEASC Accrediation committees visit, hotel, meals, scheduled meeting with school community and selected students

oMay of 2022 personally served as a visiting committee at St Mary’s school in Rhode Island

Key Club advisor

oScheduled meetings and officer elections as well as supervise Club fundraising events.

Blood Drives, Spaghetti suppers, car washes, carnivals

Trained instructor Called to Protect/Safe Environment program

Class advisor 2023 (all four years)

oLed class meetings, organized Prom and other class events.

Taught sophomore Civics year 2021-2022

Taught Summer Study Skills program for students grades 5-8 (2019-2022)

Blanket Ministry advisor

oEstablished in 2022 a Blanket ministry that makes blankets that are donated to those dealing with mental illness.

PDP’s; Courses such as Classroom Management tools, S, teaching in a remote Classroom, Teaching with Project based learning, Giving positive feedback.

Community Service program

oOrganize and track students required community service

oOrganized school wide community service day 2020-2021

Pope Boys Tennis coach 2020 to present

St. Mary's Parish Schools, Westfield, MA

Theology Teacher, 2014- August 2018

Theology teacher for grades 9-10.

Tracked and organized Community Service

Yearbook advisor

oSchedule meetings, assign responsibilities, oversee page layout.

Key Club Advisor

oOrganize officer elections, fundraiser for charity as well as school. Such as the spring carnival (for the March of Dimes Foundation), blood drives, dances and other events.

Advisor class of 2018

oOrganized officer elections, oversee school functions such as dances, class trips, fundraisers, blood drives and various school class events

Taught summer study skills programs for school students grade 6-12

Holyoke Catholic High School, Chicopee, MA

Theology Teacher, 2009-August 2014

Theology teacher for grades 9 and 11.

oSubjects include scripture, sacraments and morality courses.

Advisor for the Class of 2013.

oOrganized fundraisers, officer elections, dances, supervised charity committee, proms and semi-formals.

Advisor of the Erase Bullying Club.

oOrganized fundraisers, awareness activities and attend workshops.

Responsible for tracking and advising community service requirements.

Taught summer study skills program for school students grades 6-12

St. Patrick’s Church, South Hadley, MA

Religious Education Director, 2003-May 2016

Responsible for the religious education of approximately 500 students, ranging from. Kindergarten through 11th grade.

Created a high school curriculum for grades 9, 10 and 11

Scheduled classes, created classroom syllabus, and choose textbooks.

Responsible for volunteer teacher training.

Planned and conducted educational retreats for all grades.

Prepared students to receive the sacraments.

Facilitated student community service activities.

Organized and managed Fair-Trade Fairs (part of peace and justice program).

Developed summer educational and activity brochure for parish families.

Facilitated parish adult workshops in various educational subjects.

Served as Parish Child Advocate.

Organized, Breakfast with Santa and Easter Bunny events.

Organized summer ecumenical bible camps

Southwick-Tolland Regional School District, Southwick, MA

Substitute Teacher, 2008-2009

Taught grades k-12, all subjects

Girls Track and Field Coach, 1998-2009

Coached hurdle, sprints and jumping events.

Southwick-Tolland Regional School District, Southwick, MA

Teaching Assistant in Special Education classroom grade 9-12

Classroom assistant for Students with accommodations

Workshop presentations

Created and presented workshops at annual religious educator’s congress.

oPresented workshops on sacramental preparation for religious education students.

Committees and Organizations

Professional Member of The National Catholic Educators Association

References

Melissa Whitelock- ERA Real estate/Former volunteer at St. Patrick’s Parish Religious Education Program 514-***-****

Scott O’Neil- Dean of Students, Pope Francis Preparatory School, 413-***-****

Erica Mulinare-Coordinator of Training and Development, Western Mass Hosptial-413-***-****

Maryann Linnehan LSW-Former Dean of Students, Pope Francis Preparatory School/Holyoke Catholic High School- 413-***-****

Chris Bresnahan-Guidance Counselor, Pope Francis Preparatory School-413-***-****

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