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Leslie Nowak

Gilber

Summary

Dynamic Children's Ministry Director at Church For The Nations-Chandler, skilled in team building and event planning. Successfully enhanced K-12 educational programs while fostering strong congregation relations. Proven ability to adapt curricula for diverse learning needs, ensuring student success through attentive supervision and effective communication with parents and staff.

Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Ministry Director

Church For The Nations-Chandler
03.2017 - Current
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
  • Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Lead Teacher

Cadence Education
12.2018 - 10.2024
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Education

Moapa Valley High School
Overton

Skills

  • Congregation relations
  • Student assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Team building
  • Event planning
  • Staff supervision

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Drawing and Painting

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Cadence Education
12.2018 - 10.2024

Children's Ministry Director

Church For The Nations-Chandler
03.2017 - Current

Moapa Valley High School
Leslie Nowak