ROSLYN THOMAS
Roanoke
Summary
Dynamic educator and spiritual leader with proven expertise in classroom support and spiritual care, notably at Lutheran Social Services of NY. Excelled in behavior modeling and progress monitoring, enhancing student learning and community well-being. Achieved significant improvements in student assessments and congregation engagement through innovative activity implementation and compassionate counseling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of NY
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Senior Pastor
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
04.2008 - 06.2021
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Education
N/A - BIBLICAL STUDIES
BLUEFIELD COLLEGE OF EVANGELISOM
Bluefield, WVPh.D. - RELIGION
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH12.2021
No Degree - BLACK LEADERSHIP THEOLOGY
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ07.2017
M.D. - MASTERS OF DIVINITY
SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
RICHMOND, VA05.2017
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Student assessments
- Progress Monitoring
- Activity implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom support
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Lutheran Social Services of NY
04.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Pastor
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
04.2008 - 06.2021
N/A - BIBLICAL STUDIES
BLUEFIELD COLLEGE OF EVANGELISOM
Ph.D. - RELIGION
United Theological Seminary
No Degree - BLACK LEADERSHIP THEOLOGY
Princeton Theological Seminary
M.D. - MASTERS OF DIVINITY
SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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