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John Bell

Chicago

Summary

A person that has been served excellently as an educator and a mentor for middle school, high school, and college students that is well equipped and passionate about providing strong instruction and creating a positive learning environment. Eager and dedicated to serve as a student teacher to better serve students and their education through supporting their educative and personal growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Youth Ministries

First Presbyterian Church of River Forest
08.2020 - 08.2025
  • Planned, organized, and led all Youth Ministry activities, serving with students from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
  • Oversaw volunteer recruitment, training, and retention strategies to strengthen church and parent involvement in Youth Ministry.
  • Experience creating and teaching lesson plans for the purpose of educating students from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
  • Experience in classroom management and as being the authority and instructor in that setting.
  • Facilitated consistent communication with parents describing our lesson content.
  • Fostered a nurturing and safe environment for community while serving as a mentor

SAS History Tutor

Calvin College
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Worked as an official college tutor through the Center for Student Success.
  • Assisted academically struggling students with effective studying, reading, and paper writing techniques and strategies.
  • Proficient in developing effective and individualized strategies to help students improve reading, writing, and study skills at a college level.
  • Taught self-made lesson plans individually designed to help a particular student with their own difficulties in their class.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
  • Prepared students for standardized tests by focusing on key concepts and test-taking strategies, leading to higher scores and greater confidence levels.

Orientation Leader

Calvin College
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Independently introduced and educated first year students to the mission, values, and resources of the College through orientation events and self-planned classes, both on campus and in partnership with the community.
  • Coordinated, planned, and assisted with a professor in instructing the first-year students in a course (First Year Seminar) for the first half of the fall semester.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major History and Philosophy

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2018

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
05-2026

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Youth development expertise
  • Teaching techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • First aid and safety
  • Active listening

Certification

Illinois Professional Educator License expected May 2026

Timeline

Director of Youth Ministries

First Presbyterian Church of River Forest
08.2020 - 08.2025

SAS History Tutor

Calvin College
09.2017 - 05.2018

Orientation Leader

Calvin College
04.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major History and Philosophy

Calvin College

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Concordia University Chicago

Field Experience

  • Fenwick High School
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Walther Christian Academy
  • Resurrection College Prep

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