Mindy Watts-Ellis

Experience

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  Brighton, MI adult ed

  Jan 1999 - May 1999

  Art teacher

  My responsibilities included the development and instruction of two introductory art classes and a drama class for the Brighton Adult Education program for those seeking a GED.

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  Urbana Park District

  Jun 1999 - Apr 2000

  Environmental Office Specialist

  I was the public face of the Anita Purves Nature Center as the receptionist at the front desk greeting visitors and educators coming to enjoy the facility and programs. I hired, trained and supervised the part-time staff who served the office on the weekends and evenings. I scheduled building use and use of educational loan materials, published the Nature Center newsletter, and created posters and promotional flyers to highlight events. I scheduled field trip and large group visits to the facility. There were also accounting duties and the daily operation of the gift store owned and supplied by the local Audubon Society. Show less

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  First Presbyterian Church of Urbana

  Jan 2006 - now

  Family Program Coordinator

  I select curriculum for use in the Elementary and Middle School Sunday school hours, recommend curriculum for use in the High School hour, and author some lessons for use. I coordinate the fellowship activities for the Middle School and High School youth groups, including a week long service trip in the summer. I recruit, train and manage volunteers to run the programs. I plan and implement church wide events for families and community members such as a family carnival and preschool play time in a local park. I enjoy organizing hands-on mission opportunities for all ages such as repackaging a ton of rice for the Wesley Food Pantry and transforming old T-shirts into reusable totes. Producing a children's program each year to be presented in worship, and ensuring contributing roles for children in the life of the church is an important part of what I do. I also hire and supervise two part-time employees who provide child care during church events. Show less

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  Urbana Middle School

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Art Teacher

  I am part-time art teacher at the Urbana Middle School teaching 7 and 8 grade students in the visual fine arts.

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  First Presbyterian Church of Champaign

  Aug 2016 - now

  Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

  Recruit, train and schedule volunteers, evaluate and choose curriculum, coordinate interdepartmental events, supervise the Assistant Director, organize fundraisers, coordinate VBS, special programs for children in worship, and coordinate mission and service opportunities for children and youth.