Experience

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  Bishop Kelly High School

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Teacher & Department Chair, Theology

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    Teaching 10th Grade Theology II, 11th Grade Comparative Religions, & 12th Grade Social Justice. Convening and coordinating department meetings; facilitating discussion of curriculum, pedagogy, objectives, and pastoral care of students.

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  University of Portland

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Director for Catechesis and Evangelization

    • Jun 2012 - Jul 2018

    Coordinate numerous small group faith-sharing opportunities for studentsAdvise and oversee student clubs and organizations with focus on prayer, spirituality, theological education and leadershipDesign and execute program of Christian Formation for those seeking initiation in the Catholic Church (RCIA and Adult Confirmation)Maintain and develop men's spirituality program for dozens of studentsManage social media presenceProvide pastoral counseling

  • Adjunct Instructor, Theology

    • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

    Taught Introduction to Theology, a core class focused on the nature and purpose of Christian Theology. Authors taught include: Elizabeth Johnson, St. Thomas Aquinas, Karl Rahner, Jaroslav Pelikan, Benedict XVI, Bradley Malkovsky, Soren Kierkegaard.

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  University of Portland

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Adjunct Instructor

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Planned curriculum and taught REL 546: Faith Formation in the MA in Pastoral Ministry program for working professionals. Themes of the class include: The relationship between catechesis and evangelization, the New Evangelization, kerygmatic catechesis, pre-evangelization, St. Augustine's de Catechizandis Rudibus, the Baptismal Catechumenate, and parish catechetical leadership.

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  Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • AmeriCorps Assistant

    • May 2012 - Jun 2012

    Assisted in management of record-keeping, filing and communications on behalf of Participating AmeriCorp - Jesuit Volunteers.

  • Recruiting and Outreach Assistant

    • Dec 2011 - May 2012

    Assisted Recruitment and Marketing Manager with all tasks, especially communications and follow-up with potential applicants to our program.

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  Saint Luke Catholic Church

  • Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation

    • Aug 2010 - May 2011

    Oversee and develop all educational programing for adults in the parishSupport children's and youth religious education program by teaching classes at different grade levels and interacting with parents on daily basisTeach series of Bible Studies, seminars, and workshops on various subjectsPlan and implement large-scale parish liturgical, educational and social events

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  St. Jude the Apostle Cathedral

  • St. Petersburg, FL

  • Co-Coordinator of Religious Education

    • Aug 2008 - May 2010
    • St. Petersburg, FL

    Created and taught weekly religion classes for middle school studentsDeveloped and coordinated a new program of comprehensive middle school youth ministry, including retreats, small group discussions, and large group presentationsDesigned and implemented educational programs and classes for parishioners of all ages, including 2nd graders, high school students and adultsOrganized and executed parish confirmation program for 8th graders, including service opportunities

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  Amherst College Office of Admission

  • Amherst, MA

  • Admissions Diversity Intern

    • Sep 2005 - May 2008
    • Amherst, MA

    Planned and hosted ongoing admissions events focused on recruiting low-income and minority students to Amherst College Acted as personal tele-mentor for numerous high school students discerning college choicesProvided office assistance to admissions deans including answering phones, data entry and mailings

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  Amherst College Center for Community Engagement

  • DC Winternship Program Coordinator

    • Aug 2007 - Feb 2008

    Planned numerous service, cultural, educational and social events in DC for a cohort of undergraduates completing internships with DC-area non-profitsLed pre- and post-departure reflection sessions for peersHeld three-week internship with hunger/homelessness outreach organization DC Central Kitchen- prepared and served food to homeless on the streets

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  Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County

  • Eureka, CA

  • Summer Intern

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Eureka, CA

    Facilitated workshops on local economic issues and community political engagementAssisted in production and publication of organization’s newspaper, using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator- contacted businesses and individuals about placing ads, photographed, wrote multiple articles

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  Agape Community, Inc

  • Agape Summer Intern

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

    Practiced, learned and taught a radical way of living Catholic Social Teaching through sustainable agriculture, community programs, prayer services and writing articles

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  Amistad Dual Language School

  • New York, New York

  • Bi-Lingual Teaching Aid

    • Jan 2006 - Feb 2006
    • New York, New York

    Supported bi-lingual Spanish-English class of first-graders through individual and group interactionWorked one-on-one with under-performing students in math, science and readingShadowed a mentor teacher and collaborated in lesson planningOffered lessons in both Spanish and EnglishPracticed effective classroom management through positive reinforcement and redirection