Laura Stitt

• Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
• Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
• Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
• Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
• Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
• Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats and camps.
• Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 11 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
• Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
• Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.

• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
• Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
• Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
• Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Created and delivered weekly lessons to over 150 primary age students covering topics including growth mindset, empathy, wholistic spirituality, self-esteem and overall well-being.

• Performed as Master of Ceremonies for six years.
• Recruited and organized talent including bands, dancers, singers and other artists for the event performing groups during event planning.
• Sourced volunteers to oversea health and safety requirements/parking/security.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for the event.
• Oversaw food/beverage, décor and event materials.
• Liaised with Auckland City Council for marketing and planning.

Ran weekly music and movement sessions for the playgroup focusing on coordination, gross motor skills and socialisation for parents and children aged one to six years old.