Amanda Ressler
 
mandi.ressler@gmail.com  |   440-596-7984  |   Fairview Park, OH 44126

www.linkedin.com/in/amandaressler
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY SKILLS

Certified Family Life Educator with 4+ years of experience in student  Technology Integration
ministry leadership. Successful at guiding individuals and families to  Curriculum Writing
fulfill church service roles. Accomplished at helping community  Program Development
members strengthen relationships with God and encouraging  Communication Skills
membership in church.  Team Leadership
 Problem Solving
 Volunteer Recruitment
WORK HISTORY  Individual and Family Support

St. Peter Church And School. Middelburg, South Africa

Family Life Intern  |   01/2020 - 05/2020 EDUCATION
 Taught local Pastors skills, including lesson planning and classroom
Concordia University
management to improve ministry programs
Ann Arbor, MI
 Wrote and distributed Sunday School, Religion class and Daily
05/2020
Chapel Lesson Plans to educate Church and School community on
Lutheran religion Bachelor of Arts: Family Life
 Planned and conducted youth worship services, wrote sermons and Education
worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission  Majored in Family Life Education
 Adapted ministry programs in the Church due to the COVID-19 Studies and Minored in Youth
Pandemic and returned to the states 3 months earlier then Ministry and Church Work
planned. Continued to mentor pastors and teachers while
developing Sunday School Curriculum to be implemented in Church Lutheran High School West
 Recommended school-wide policy changes to better serve needs of Cleveland, OH
students 05/2016
 Delivered high-quality services and mentoring to students needing High School Diploma
academic and emotional support

Concordia University Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor, MI CERTIFICATIONS

Concordia Youth Ministries Board Member  |   08/2018 - 12/2019
Certified Family Life Educator by
 Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers to provide
the National Council on Family
fellowship and faith building activities for youth during weekend
Relations (NCFR)
lock-in trips to various churches.
 Launched social media campaign to promote Concordia Youth
Ministries. REFERENCES
 Arranged equipment, transportation, and other day-of-event needs
for lock-ins at various churches in Michigan. Available upon request
 Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new churches and
educated churches on services Concordia Youth Ministries offers.

Camp Lutherwood. Bellingham, WA

Summer Camp Counselor  |   05/2019 - 08/2019

 Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and

emotional growth.
 Worked with 10-30 children each week of varying age, interest,
 skill and developmental levels.
 Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and
participating with campers.
 Supported children by actively listening and offering
encouragement.
 Led weekly Bible studies, team building activities and chapels.
 Supervised group of 50 children and 3 staff members for 2 weeks
at day camp.

Messiah Lutheran Church And School. FairviewPark , OH

Summer Director of Children's Ministry  |   05/2018 - 08/2018

 Hired, mentored and supervised 30 instructors and volunteer staff

to carry out program goals
 Developed team communications and information for weekly
meetings
 Kept 70 program children safe and secure at all times with
proactive monitoring strategies
 Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special
learning requirements

Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Rocky River, OH

Missions Coordinator  |   05/2017 - 08/2017

 Sourced, modified and prepared curricula and targeted lesson

plans to be taught to adults with disabilities.
 Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate
volunteers on working with disabled adults.
 Led groups of 20 volunteers on community service missions to
mentally and physically disabled adults to preach, educate on
Bible teachings and promote service to others.
 Gave 3 talks in church and school venues about religion to promote
faith, compassion and encourage volunteerism.