Resume


Sarah Melissa Smith

96 E. Center St.
Ephraim, UT 84627
(765) 623-2345
s.melissa.smith@gmail.com

Objective
Seeking to fulfill the responsibilities required of a residence hall director while developing an infrastructure of worship, accountability and encouragement.




Relevant Positions Tri-Grace Ministries
Ephraim, UT


Assistant Staff Member
August 2010-June 2011


  • Acted as resident assistant for the girls living in Christian housing
  • Acted as cafe manager for the ministry's non-profit coffee shop, overseeing aspects related to human resources, publicity, and accounting
  • Advised and assisted the local college campus' Christian club in organizing and leading events


Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN


Instructor
August 2009 – December 2009


  • Led a first year seminar class devoted to objectives including self-awareness, study skill improvement, and focusing educational goals
  • Instructed students in a lecture setting three hours a week
  • Received detailed training in online and popular software teaching tools
  • Developed grading rubrics and evaluated student progress throughout the semester
  • Provided midterm and final grade reports in a timely fashion


IWU Behavioral Science Department
Marion, IN


Research and Teaching Assistant
Septemeber 2005 – May 2008


  • Conducted extensive research on identity formation in Christianity as related to doubt, homosexuality, and emotional intelligence.
  • Performed data entry and interpretation for psychological surveys.
  • Researched, prepared, and presented biblical study on doubt and unbelief for leadership conference
  • Assisted in organizing class learning experiences outside IWU grounds


World Impact
Marion, IN


Financial Assistant
September 2007-December 2007


  • Estimated financial costs of outgoing missions trips
  • Created financial reports each week for supervisors and team members
  • Kept detailed records of incoming donations and team contributions and handled all deposits
  • Refined graphic design of outgoing media presentations

Education INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Marion, IN


Bachelor of Arts
December 2008


Biblical Literature and Languages
Magna Cum Laude





References Available upon request.

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