Matthew McDonald
Bridgewater
Summary
Committed Director and Educator with a strong background in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated successfully with teachers and administrators to enhance student comprehension of subject matter and implement more effective teaching strategies. Demonstrated passion for fostering a supportive learning environment and ensuring academic success of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Life
Blue Ridge Christian School
08.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: ACSI Certified School
- Developed, edited and updated curriculum guides and course descriptions for the Bible and History departments in the high school to meet ACSI accreditation standards
- Emphasize biblical integration and worldview in the lesson plans and curriculum taught for middle and high school classes including Bible, history, science, math, and technology
- Instruct a college-level Dual Enrollment class called “Politics and American Government” offered by Cedarville University
- Utilize and teach various curricula such as, Abeka, Christian School International, Purposeful Design, Answers in Genesis, BJU Press, McGraw-Hill and Rt
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- Lead weekly chapel services as a regular speaker and communications coordinator with local churches and Christian schools
- Mentor the Student Spiritual Life Team and advise Student Government Association
Pastor of Family Ministry
New Beginnings Church
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Reviewed and selected a curriculum and led a team of volunteers to map out a K-6th scope and sequence for youth using The Gospel Project for Kids by Lifeway
- Helped to build and redesign the church website using Amplify by Ministry Brands
- Prepared weekly sermons and created several multi-media outlets to reach parents and students during offsite services
Interim Bible Teacher
Virginia Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: ACSI Certified School
- Planned and taught middle and high school Bible
Director of Spiritual Life
Providence Academy
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: ACSI Certified School
- Taught 6th-8th grade level New Testament Bible courses using Purposeful Design
- Structured 6th-7th grade Language Arts classes to focus on skills such as grammar, spelling, creative writing, proper works citation/references, formatting and proofreading
- Built a student mentorship program to encourage spiritual development and to equip students to engage in secular contexts using God’s Word as the ultimate authority
- Preached weekly sermons and organized school-wide chapels and daily devotions
Education
Master of Divinity -
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
01-2015
BA - Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
01-2012
Skills
- Collaborative partnerships
- Team management
- Writing and editing
- Project coordination
- Educational activities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teaching
- Relational ministry
- People management
- Student engagement
- Creativity and innovation
- Program management
ACSI Experience
- Curriculum Guide/Course Description Writer for ACSI Accreditation
- Certified ACSI Bible Specialist
- ACSI Creative Writing Festival Judge
- ACSI Spelling Bee Assistant
Timeline
Director of Student Life
Blue Ridge Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Pastor of Family Ministry
New Beginnings Church
05.2019 - 08.2021
Interim Bible Teacher
Virginia Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019
Director of Spiritual Life
Providence Academy
08.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Divinity -
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
BA - Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
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