Rachel Francis
Summary
I am passionate about loving God and loving others, and seek to serve faithfully in any role that is given me. I am gifted in helping and encouragement, and possess strong interpersonal skills and people management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Connections Coordinator
City On A Hill
04.2019 - Current
The role focuses on the integration of new people into the City on a Hill Geelong Church community.
As connections coordinator I actively develop and communicate a vision for Connections at COAH Geelong, recruit new connections team members and lead that team, lead regular team training events, organise Newcomer Information Nights, as well as oversee a church wide system for effective connection and integration of newcomers into the life of the church.
Casual Relief Teacher
Covenant College
05.2018 - Current
Over the past five years I have regularly taught as a CRT at Covenant. I have taught all subjects in all year levels, with a focus on upper primary through to senior school. I have intentionally sought to be a consistent, loving presence, shining the light of Jesus to each and every student that I have been privileged to teach.
Religious Education Teacher
Woodstock International School
06.2013 - 12.2017
I was responsible for redeveloping the school's Religious Education curriculum, to ensure that desired learning outcomes were being met by including more relevant and rigorous formative and summative assessments.
Teaching RE to students of mixed religious and ethnic backgrounds in an inclusive and relevant way, that respected various beliefs without losing the integrity of the Christian content.
Senior School Teacher
Mt Evelyn Christian School
01.2001 - 12.2004
During my time at Mt Evelyn Christian School, I taught English Unit 1&2 and 3&4, Religion and Society Unit 3&4, Text and Traditions Unit 1&2, Industry and Enterprise – yr 10 and Information Technology Unit 1&2. My time there was rich and formative as I developed as a graduate teacher.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education, Secondary - Methods- English And ESL
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC04.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major French And English, Minor in History
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC04.1999
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ballarat Grammar School
Ballarat12.1995
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- People management
- Excellent communication skills
Ministry Experience
INDIA
Youth Group -coordinator and leader of weekly group for grade 5-6 students which attracted between 20-30 students. 2012-2017
Bible study - coordinator and leader of fortnightly bible study for grade 7-8 students, which provided students with opportunities to study the Bible using the discovery bible study method. 25 students in attendance. 2013-2017
Planning and leading on RE Retreats - regular two day retreats with responsibilities including developing and leading the teaching sessions, running group games and being responsible for the effective running of the retreat. Fifteen retreats in total, 2012-2017
Community development disability inclusion program coordinator- responsible for training Woodstock students in the area of engagement with those with disabilities, and then chaperoning weekly visits to work with children with severe disabilities in remote rural villages. Running continuing weekly debriefs and training to ensure that students were able to develop in their understandings and work towards mutually beneficial programs.
Local café- In partnership with local believers, set up a café with the purpose of providing training and empowerment for local women. The ladies were from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds and responsibilities involved training the workers in food preparation and service, incorporating bible study and prayer into our weekly meetings.
AUSTRALIA
MOPS coordinator Ballarat 2009-2012
Leader for ESA teen camps , 1997-2000 (8 camps)
Lead tenant for house for homeless girls, 1998
Student leader in student house with ten resident students, 1999
Bible study group leader – Young Adults 2002-04
Women's bible study 2010-12, Gospel community leader - 2019-present
Timeline
Connections Coordinator
City On A Hill
04.2019 - Current
Casual Relief Teacher
Covenant College
05.2018 - Current
Religious Education Teacher
Woodstock International School
06.2013 - 12.2017
Senior School Teacher
Mt Evelyn Christian School
01.2001 - 12.2004
Graduate Diploma of Education, Secondary - Methods- English And ESL
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major French And English, Minor in History
Monash University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ballarat Grammar School
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