David M. Goetz
Aurora
Summary
Aspiring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. My aim is to create stimulating environments that help students enjoy learning and reach their potential. I communicate effectively and maintains strong collaborative relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
Naperville
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed customized financial plans based on client needs and goals.
Assistant / Associate / Interim Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
Aurora
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Worked closely with Senior Pastor and Session to discern the direction of the church
- Preached and provided pastoral care as required
- Led weekly staff meetings and quarterly all-staff ministry coordination meetings
- Supervised and developed program staff
- Served on the Ministerial Committee of Rivers & Lakes Presbytery and as one-time Chair of the Standing Theology Committee of the General Assembly
Director of Family Discipleship
First Presbyterian Church
Aurora
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Set direction for our ministry to kids in our church and to kids in our neighborhood and surrounding community
Headmaster & Middle School Teacher
The Augustine Academy
Delafield
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked closely with Board to cast vision and establish direction for the school
- Oversaw all team members and operations: budget and payroll, event planning, community engagement, marketing and fundraising, admissions and enrollment
Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Family Ministries
Orchard Valley Baptist Church
Aurora
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Trained, equipped, and evaluated volunteers and ministry leaders
- Developed and taught core content to all ages
- Provided oversight, teaching, and curriculum development for all ages 0-18
Education
Masters of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, Illinois01.2013
B.A. - History and Philosophy
Trinity College
Deerfield, Illinois01.2009
Skills
- Relationship building
- Collaborative leadership
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking and teaching
- Vision Advocacy
- Community engagement
References
- James Kinnard, friend and CEO, james.c.kinnard@gmail.com, 630.890.4606
- Casey Hartman, friend and educational administrator, chartman75@gmail.com, 630.947.6869
- Katie Landers, friend and reading specialist, katielanders5@gmail.com, 630.244.3913
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
02.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant / Associate / Interim Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
09.2019 - 10.2024
Director of Family Discipleship
First Presbyterian Church
07.2017 - 09.2019
Headmaster & Middle School Teacher
The Augustine Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017
Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Family Ministries
Orchard Valley Baptist Church
10.2013 - 07.2016
Masters of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A. - History and Philosophy
Trinity College
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