Bridget Deline, M.A.,TEFL

Experience

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  Brockman Montessori Elementary School

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2008

  • Supervised operations of school’s (grades PK-5) in-school suspension program (Peace Builders Center)• Provided assistance to students struggling with self-discipline and conflict resolution• Observed student classroom activities and shared findings with teachers and administrators for SIT and IEP meetings• Implemented character education programs such as recycling projects, student council & student newsletters• Assisted administrators, faculty & staff by implementing peace building strategies & providing tutoring services Show less • Assisted lead teacher with providing a classroom environment conducive for learning by preparing and presenting Montessori lessons for children in grades 1-3• Facilitated and planned daily academic projects, using technology and other educational materials• Planned field trips and assisted with related arts and special classroom activities• Administered computer-based basic skills assessments, reading & spelling tests• Provided teacher substitution assisted with daily drop-off & pick-up responsibilities and recess duties Show less

  • Peace Builders Coordinator/ISS Supervisor

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2008

  • Instructional Assistant

    Aug 2000 - Aug 2003
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  Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

  Co-Editor

  Responsible for assisting the chief editor of the annual Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) International Missionary Journal, called the Beacon. Helped the editor manage the news stories, find the news, and synthesize editorial direction. Wrote stories, edited testimonials, created illustrations, helped to create graphic designs and filled in the gaps whenever they were needed.

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  Richland County School District One

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Medical Homebound Coordinator

  • Coordinated homebound services for 400+ students• Assisted with the development of district-wide policies and procedures, and strategies to decrease annual budget• Conducted district-wide information sessions and workshops • Determined student eligibility & teacher (200) application status• Maintained collaboration between district & school administrators, coordinators & special ed. consultants• Managed operations of district affiliations with outside medical & psychiatric facilities• Handled bookkeeping tasks involving expenditure requests, bill payments, and district reporting• Provided admin support for district’s nursing services and organized district-wide Medicaid billing Show less

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  Village Concepts Consultants, LLC

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Educational Recruiter Contractor

  Served as educational recruiter contractor for the Village Concepts Consultants, LLC (VCC). Recruited students, parents, volunteers, and educators for the program. Some needs included providing tutoring services, housing, and transportation services for those eligible to receive services through the VCC. Offered tutoring services in ELA, Math and Science in eligible schools to eligible students in South Carolina. Provided relevant materials and services in collaboration with the Supplemental Educational Services (SES), a federally funded program for the purpose of providing additional academic instruction designed to increase the academic achievement of students in schools in the second year of improvement, corrective action, or restructuring.http://www.villagec.com/ Show less

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  Columbia International University

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Graduate Assistant

  • Created marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, and other promotional materials• Graded 1st draft of writing assignments, & followed up with students regarding submission of final drafts to faculty• Recorded & calculated grades of student course work, & maintained current advisee lists, schedules, & contact information• Performed tasks related to course development, and served as course contact person for students• Act as liaison to advisees, kept them updated on academic administrative matters• Performed tasks in support of scholarly research and writing bibliographical updates in support of courses and research• Contact prospective students in routine matters using materials prepared by faculty• Prepared PowerPoint & Powtoon presentations for lectures, and prepared instructional materials Show less

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  Family Empowerment Program

  Aug 2014 - now

  Founder and Chief Executive Officer

  Family Empowerment ProgramA Faith-Based OrganizationMission“To empower disadvantaged families living in despair to become self-sufficient and successful citizens.Motto“Giving Every Family A Chance”

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  South Carolina Democratic Party Briarwood Precinct

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Alternate Executive Committeeperson
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  Upward Educational Services/Upward Learning Center

  Mar 2015 - now

  Business Owner

  Preschool and Tutoring

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  Richland County School District Two Adult Education Center

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  ESL Teacher

  VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT• Addresses all aspects of communication through approved curriculum that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the proper content area.• Teach pronunciation, accent reduction and American slang. • Provides a supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility while incorporating challenging strategies.• Introduces cultural aspects to ESL students, especially to those who are new to the USA.• Provides appropriate feedback on oral and written work. Show less

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  American Red Cross Central South Carolina Region

  Feb 2016 - now

  Regional Digital & Disaster Relief Volunteer

  A regional digital volunteer uses their social media skills to assist their regional accounts, post from personal social media accounts, and/or create social media content during blue and/or gray skies. The structure of digital volunteer programs varies by region, and volunteer responsibilities are set accordingly

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  South Carolina Democratic Party - Briarwood Precinct

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Secretary-Treasurer

  The Secretary-Treasurer maintains records and reports on Precinct income and expenditures and is specifically responsible for submitting Precinct reports on time. It is also the Secretary-Treasurer’s responsibility to submit regular monthly financials. The Secretary-Treasurer assists in raising funds for the Precinct, and shall maintain meeting minutes as well as records of Precinct, and any other lists and records related to the Precinct.

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  South Carolina Democratic Party Briarwood Precinct

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

  1st Vice President

  Assist Precinct president by helping to promote party’s message and utilizing the tools the County and State and Democratic parties provide to organize your Precinct. Assist president with educating voters. This involves being consistently committed and actively involved both in and out of the campaign season. Assist with registering democratic voters. On Election Day help in turning out a maximum number of Democrats. Assist with Get Out the vote (GOTV) projects.

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  Upward Educational Services

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2020

  Small Business Owner

  Upward Educational Services provides home-based online ESL/TEFL classes and private tutoring to international students in the United States and abroad. 1. Upward Educational Services Independent Service Providers Teaches English to students of various ages online and evaluate their performance based on set guidelines.2. Providers prepare and study teaching materials before the lesson starts and conducts one-on-one video lessons with students within the prescribed time3. Service providers also provide corrective feedback and ensure that the students understand each lesson4. Providers create lesson memos with the necessary feedback about the topics discussed Show less

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  Techworld Language Solutions, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  English Second Language Instructor

  As a Techworld language instructor and one who is a native English speaker, I follow the ASTM Standards for language training.I'm matched with students based on their unique preferences established during their initial conference call. I'm there to support them with their language learning goals.

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  Faith in Public Life

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  2020 Faith In Public Life Grant Writer and Ambassador

  Faith in Public Life (FPL) is working to ensure the 2020 Census is fair and accurate. This Census will affect how much federal funding each state will receive for your local schools, roads and hospitals. Unfortunately, in past Census counts, children, people of color and immigrant communities have been undercounted leading to fewer resources for our state as a whole. Faith leaders like you can help fix that - by educating our friends, neighbors and congregants about how the Census works and how important it is to be counted! Here’s what it means to be a Faith Census Ambassador:- Engage your congregations on the 2020 Census- Receive helpful resources for your community- Receive updates about advocacy opportunities- Determine what’s needed for your community Show less

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  The South Carolina Democratic Party

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Political Organizer

  • Recruit, train, motivate and retain volunteers in their designated turf (4 Counties). • Conduct Direct Voter Contact (DVC) when necessary to hit goals.• Build and maintain volunteer team cultures and morale.• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly DVC goals are met and exceeded.• Utilize technological platforms such as Votebuilder to maintain data integrity and consistency.• Proactively move to address potential challenges to programmatic success.• Serve as a “finger on the pulse” of voters and volunteers in assigned turf and communicate that status to supervisors on a frequent basis.• Provide both quantitative and qualitative reports to supervisors, detailing success, and areas for improvement in assigned turf.• Serve as on the ground contact for local parties and community organizations, as necessary.• Serve as a passionate and professional ambassador for the campaign.• Additional duties as assigned by their supervisor. Show less

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  Southern Coalition for Social Justice

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Redistricting Fellow
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  Midlands Technical College

  Jul 2023 - now

  Religion Professor

  Prepare and teach Introduction to Religion courses. Deliver high-quality instruction, assess student learning, maintain grades and attendance records, recognize, and respond appropriately to student learning needs, and keep weekly office hours. Perform all instructional-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the College.

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  Columbia College (SC)

  Aug 2024 - now

  Professor of Religion

  Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought. In addition, teach Hebrew Bible/OT and NT. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.