Keren Burdick
Translator, Data Clerk, Voice Recording
Mayville,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and seasoned missionary with a proven track record at Maranatha Christian Academy and Individualized Mission Work. Specializes in group and individual instruction and excels in teacher training. Demonstrated success in fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing community relationships. Skilled in data entry and video presentations, achieving significant improvements in educational engagement and community support. Skilled in day-to-day and professional translation work from Spanish to English and vice versa.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Teacher
Maranatha Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
- I currently homeschool my 3 children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Missionary
Self-employeed
02.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Built lasting relationships with the children of the streets to show them someone loves them.
- Supported families during times of crisis by offering counseling services or connecting them with additional resources when needed.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds could come together to form a united community.
- Organized fundraising events, generating financial resources necessary for mission projects and community initiatives.
- Implemented ways to provide food, clothing, hygiene products, and other necessary items to those in need.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, contributing to faster community recovery.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
Missionary
Baptist International Missions, Inc.
05.2008 - 02.2021
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions of Honduras.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Supported families during times of crisis by offering counseling services or connecting them with additional resources when needed.
- Organized fundraising events, generating financial resources necessary for mission projects and community initiatives.
- Inspired personal growth among youth group participants through mentorship programs that focused on character development.
- Enhanced spiritual growth within teacher groups with regular workshops and seminars focusing on teaching children.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support by working with the teachers and directors of local schools.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, contributing to faster community recovery during the pandemic.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Maintained religious records and documents.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
Secretary
Brocton Public Schools
08.2007 - 04.2011
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepared and organized supply orders for three departments.
- Installed and initiated a menu program calculating calories and sugar intake for the cafeteria.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
Substitute Teacher/Sub Teacher/Clerical Assistant
Kelly Temporary Services
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Developed strong relationships with students and teachers while substituting in the classrooms.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with teachers and their students.
- Maintained accurate records while completing clerical work in the different facilities as a substitute secretary.
Teller
Jamestown Savings Bank
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective cash handling practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bank products, services, promotions, policies, regulations to better assist customers with their financial needs.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Streamlined teller operations by maintaining organized workspaces and adhering to policies and procedures.
- Supported team members in achieving branch goals through collaboration, communication, and shared responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music With Violin Proficiency
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC 05.2001 -
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
RemoteQuote
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might."
Ecclesiastes 9:10a
Software
Microsoft Office
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Director/Teacher
Maranatha Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
Missionary
Self-employeed
02.2021 - Current
Missionary
Baptist International Missions, Inc.
05.2008 - 02.2021
Secretary
Brocton Public Schools
08.2007 - 04.2011
Substitute Teacher/Sub Teacher/Clerical Assistant
Kelly Temporary Services
08.2005 - 08.2007
Teller
Jamestown Savings Bank
03.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music With Violin Proficiency
Bob Jones University
05.2001 -
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