Children's Early Childhood

SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY **/**** to Current

• Positive Reinforcement Methods

• Educational Programs • Constructive Feedback

• Community Events

• Newsletter Writing

• Student Engagement

• Complex Problem-Solving • Bible Lesson Preparation

SUSAN MAHANEY

Shreveport, LA 71118

318-***-**** - ***********@*****.***

Enthusiastic Children's Ministry Coordinator, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention ot detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of work responsibilities and yearly training requirements. Motivated ot learn, grow and excel ni the chaplain's children's ministry. Leader with over 20 years of experience in early childhood development and teaching. Coordinated with ministry personnel and parents ot build robust curriculum and lesson plans. Provided children with safe and caring environment, puting children and parents at ease. Seasoned Children's Ministry Director, plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over 18 years of progressive experience in private religious education institutions. Respectful and charming ni relating ot people of al religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Organized and

dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities ot meet team goals.

Service Center Children's Ministry Director Armed Forces Baptist Missions - Bossier City, LA

• Kept facility in compliance with al applicable standards and laws

• Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 16 children

each day

• Cultivated and strengthened relationships with children and families

• Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents

• Worked with other departments, local governmental organizations and community

groups to provide well-rounded host of services for patrons

02/2021 to 05/2022

• Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children

• Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured ti to lesson plans

• Supervised children from ages 12 months ot 17 years

• Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children

• Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces

• Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems

• Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes

• Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.

• Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out

program goals.

• Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family

support.

• Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning

requirements.

• Adhered to 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.

• Skilled with care and specific needs of physically handicapped or disabled children.

Office Manager

South Bossier Counseling - Bossier City, LA

• Worked unsupervised, managed 3councilor's schedule and maintained

professional interaction with client's.

• Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and

shipment receiving.

• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits and record

keeping.

• Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented

modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

• Arranged office conferences for company employees and guests.

EDUCATION

05/1985

High School Diploma

Heritage Christian High - Columbus, OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES

Summer 2022: Organized training and conducted Summer Backyard Bible Clubs on

Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB)

NO 2018/2021: Wounded Spirits Training/Refresher course (PTSD Counseling course from a Biblical perspective)

2015 - Present: 2nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Key Spouse Mentor

2014 - Present: Airmen's Attic on BAFB Volunteer

2014 - Present: Teach /Lead several Ladies Bible Studies on BAFB and local community

2013 - Present: Teaches Children's Church once a month at SBT

2013 - Present: Summer Camp Sponsor/Counselor for both Teen and Junior campers at Southland Christian Camp ni Ringgold, LA

2012 - Present: Hosted monthly Parent's Night Out ministry for BAFB families

2012 - Present: Parenting Sunday School Class Teacher at SBT using "Growing Kids God's Way" curriculum

201 -Present: Women's Ministry Leader at Shreveport Baptist Temple (SBT)

Sergeant Major Doug Carragher USA, Retired (Former Armed Forces Baptist Missions Director) - 757-***-****

Sheila Davis (Former Owner/Operator of South Bossier Counseling - 318-***-**** Lieutenant Colonel Lydia Iyassu (Former 2nd SFS Commander) - 904-***-****

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