Erika McDonnell

Erika McDonnell

Director of Youth Ministry

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategist & Wholeness Coach at Erika McDonnell Coaching

  • Education

    • Benedictine College

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International/Global Studies 3.8 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Mu Gamma, Study Abroad, Ravens for Life, Hunger Coalition -Intern in International Studies Office, Fall 2008. Organized Study Abroad Fair-Graduated magna cum laude with dual major of Spanish and International Studies, concentration in Economics. Study Abroad: 1 semester in Florence, Italy, including Intensive Italian Language course. Studied 4 years of French.

    • Benedictine College

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: President, Benedictine chapter of National Foreign Language Honor Society -Volunteer summer of 2007 at Casa Hogar Madre Teresa Camera in Huaraz, Peru.

  • Experience

    • St. Agnes Catholic Parish

      Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
      Director of Youth Ministry

      Created a youth ministry program for youth ages 12-18, recruited and trained adult volunteers to work collaboratively on innovative curriculum, youth retreats, and service projects. Presented engaging lesson plans in the middle school and in an after-school program. Facilitated fundraising events and collaborated with other youth directors in the Archdiocese to provide effective, relational ministry.

    • Heart's Home USA

      Feb 2011 - May 2012
      Missionary of Compassion

      Offering a simple presence of friendship to neighbors, elderly and children, refugees, and the imprisoned. Live in community, study the local language, and bridge our friends with other local agencies to assist them in daily life.

    • Emerald City Gymnastics

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
      Supervisor/Office Manager

      Manage the front desk for field trips and special events hosting up to 120 kids ages 5 to 17. Supervise and manage supervisory staff, provide customer service, facilitate conflict resolution with kids and/or parents, enforce safe environment during play, and administer first aid when needed.

    • Unbound (nonprofit)

      Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
      Trip Coordinator, International Programs

      Collaborate with local and international colleagues in planning international group trips (12 to 40 travelers) for the organization's sponsors, communicating in English and Spanish. Collaboration includes evaluating hotels, transportation, and flights, organizing details for large events, providing direction for obtaining international visas, educating travelers on expectations, and arranging daily itineraries of activities.

    • Brookside Charter School

      Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
      Teacher

      • Design and teach world language program curriculum at an urban middle school. Teach elementary music to KG-G4.• Analyze assessments via data cycles, monitor behavior and follow up with parents for over 300 students.• Trained in Stephen Covey’s Leader In Me, implementing the seven habits of highly effective people into daily lesson plans and in professional development.

    • National Institute of Technology - AIDI

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
      Speaking Teacher

      Instruct Chinese high school students in an intensive preparatory English language course, synthesizing content from grammar, reading, writing, and listening courses in English speaking activities such as role plays, group presentations, videos, sports, and cultural experiences. Organize sports night and holiday parties to the students as cultural immersion opportunities. Led the revision of the course outline and marking guides for the Speaking Team. Tutor individual students outside office hours for the IELTS and TOEFL exams. Show less

    • Kip McGrath Education Centres

      May 2017 - Jul 2019
      Assistant Manager

      Assessment & EnrollmentStaff trainingDevelop assessment, curriculum, and instruction in English and EALClient Retention & Student ExperienceTeach Customized Student Lessons for Maths (KG-Y7) and English (KG-Y12)

    • Freelance

      Sept 2019 - now
      Education Consultant

      Assess and evaluate students transitioning from traditional schoolsSelect curriculum for individual studentsInstruct main core subjectsSubcontract as needed for specific specialities

    • The Wholeness School

      May 2022 - now
      Strategist & Wholeness Coach
    • Erika McDonnell Coaching

      Jul 2022 - now
      Certified Life Coach

      The sense of "I know I can do this better" and "I don't know why I can't get myself to do what I know I must" -- these are signs you are ready for a coach. Whether you are searching, stuck, or comfortable - you are looking for more and I have a couple of options for you. I am here to walk with you to unearth your capacity for greatness. We pursue the roots of your frustrations, understanding the "why" behind it, and how to shift. I specialize in working with men and women in transition - whether you are moving house, moving country, having another child, changing jobs, I can help you navigate the change to be calm and confident in the midst of the storm. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TESOL/TEFL/TESL

      Oxford Seminars
      May 2013
    • Elementary Education

      American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
      Sept 2018
    • Leadership Coach

      Lucca Leadership
      Apr 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • ESL Teacher

      Issued by St. Matthew's ESL on Aug 2009
      St. Matthew's ESLAssociated with Erika McDonnell
    • Mentor

      Issued by Casa Hogar, Huaraz, Peru on Jun 2007
      Casa Hogar, Huaraz, PeruAssociated with Erika McDonnell
    • Volunteer

      Issued by AmCham Abu Dhabi on Apr 2017
      AmCham Abu DhabiAssociated with Erika McDonnell