Adriana Rivera

Adjunct Instructor at McCormick Theological Seminary
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  • Spanish Full professional proficiency

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Credentials

  • Professor Educator License
    Indiana Department of Education
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • McCormick Theological Seminary
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Co-teach MIN404-405 Reflections on Ministry, a two-semester course required for graduation • Collaborate with teaching team to review and implement syllabi based on student feedback• Facilitate a small group of diverse students by serving as a reflection partner using course materials as well as their on-site experiences • Coordinated sessions on leadership, trauma-informed approaches, and anti-racism• Participated in MTS Adjunct Café to contribute to the development of effective hybrid teaching and learning models Show less

    • Workshop Facilitator
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      Maintaining Momentum in Remote Teaching and Learning Communities of Practice (May 2022)o Facilitated small and large group conversations with full-time and adjunct faculty on which tools to use for remote teaching and learning.o Framed the workshop around Freirean concepts of dialogue and praxis and bell hooks’ notion of engaged pedagogy for rehumanizing education.Virtualizing the Church: Why Aren’t People Connecting? (Nov 2020)o Designed original asset maps to identify personal, spatial, physical, and technical resources that multiple churches have used to facilitate their virtual endeavors o Facilitated small group conversations via Zoom Breakout Rooms o Shared resources and commitments on Padlet and conducted formative assessments via Zoom Polls and Mentimeter Why Are There Bodies in the River? Faith-Based Community Organizing (Feb 2020)o Facilitated a workshop with 25 clergy and lay leaders with three movements: 1) Describe the strengths and pain points of communities. 2) Analyze power structures of communities. 3)Facilitate the creation of action steps using SMART goals to address pain points. Show less

    • Intern
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021

      • Coordinated workshops on issues facing Latin@ clergy and communities in the Chicagoland area • Developed a resource hub with sermons, lessons, and Bible studies for social justice-oriented religious education and engagement informed by the needs and ideas of Latina clergy and community leaders • Contributed to $20,000 capacity-building grant writing team

  • Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Staff
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Implementing programming for Latinx students, faculty, and wider Garrett community • Coordinated events such as the workshop series, “The Art of Resilience,” the Chicago-Midwest Hub of the Hispanic Theological Initiative’s I 25th Anniversary Celebration, and the Cátedra Paulo Freire • Participate in Latinx-led worship services by offering readings and original poetry • Manage the Center’s social media account • Communicate needs of Latinx community and collaborate with other centers and affinity groups Show less

  • Chicago Semester
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      • Participated in the launch of Chicago Semester’s first Spanish Bilingual Program by designing and teaching a Spanish-language course on the history and culture of Chicago’s Latinx community • Created course objectives and outcomes that center the narrative history of the city and how the arts as well as labor, immigration, race, religion and gender movements still shape the community today • Coordinated visits to key Latinx neighborhoods including Little Village, Pilsen, and Humboldt Park • Aided in recruitment by meeting with Chicago Semester staff, faculty of participating institutions, and prospective students Show less

  • Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI)
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Developmental Editor
      • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

      • Responsible for the development of the Precepts for Living Adult Sunday School curriculum • Produce original sermon content for Pastors Edition of Precepts for Living • Create lesson supplements and resources for teachers to dig deeper into the Biblical text as well as apply class learnings to the context of the congregation and community • Review and edit content using Adobe InCopy and Microsoft Word • Responsible for the development of the Precepts for Living Adult Sunday School curriculum • Produce original sermon content for Pastors Edition of Precepts for Living • Create lesson supplements and resources for teachers to dig deeper into the Biblical text as well as apply class learnings to the context of the congregation and community • Review and edit content using Adobe InCopy and Microsoft Word

  • School City of East Chicago
    • Education Management
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • 7th Grade English Teacher
      • Aug 2016 - May 2021

      • Created virtual broadcast schedule to reduce exposure during hybrid teaching via Zoom and G Suite • Demonstrate proficiency with LMS such as Canvas and Google Classroom • Demonstrate proficiency with SMS such as RDS and Skyward • Design and implement lesson plans for approximately 80 students • Differentiate for Special Education students and English Language Learners • Facilitate Behavior Reconciliation/Peer Support Group, effectively reducing suspensions • Curriculum Design Team, focusing on interdisciplinary, culturally competent materials/assessments • Maintain constant communication with parents across platforms Show less

  • Teach For America
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corps Member
      • Aug 2016 - May 2018

      · Selected from competitive pool of recent college graduates to join national teaching corps committing to at least 2 years of service in an urban community · Participated in an intensive summer training program to build develop skills in classroom planning and management, data collection and analysis, and integration into local community life · Engage in regularly scheduled professional development and community service opportunities · Selected from competitive pool of recent college graduates to join national teaching corps committing to at least 2 years of service in an urban community · Participated in an intensive summer training program to build develop skills in classroom planning and management, data collection and analysis, and integration into local community life · Engage in regularly scheduled professional development and community service opportunities

Education

  • Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Christian Education
    2021 - 2026
  • McCormick Theological Seminary
    Master of Divinity - MDiv
    2018 - 2021
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Secondary English Education
    2012 - 2016

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