Eli Kunkel
Wake Forest
Summary
Dedicated to Christ and strives to honor Him in all aspects of life. Dynamic education professional with a proven track record excelling in project management, event planning, and collaboration. Successfully organized impactful spiritual engagement events and fostered student leadership, enhancing community involvement. Adept at continuous improvement and problem-solving, creating enriching environments that promote growth and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Life
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Organzine and develop spiritual engagement events and opportunities for the student body, such as chapel services and discipleship groups.
- Coordinate outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Oversee student leadership opportunities, such as Student Council.
- Coordinate fun student events (open-gyms, movie nights, games).
Middle/High School Bible Teacher
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Underneath the broader Bible curriculum, the classes range from 6th to 12th, with the following course titles: Christian Apologetics, Christianity and Culture, Christianity in Action, Christian Worldview, and Competing Worldviews.
- Support students spiritually and socially in addition to academically.
- Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teaching, helping children grow spiritually.
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Calvary Baptist Church
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted the director in the oversight of the camp, which had around 150 campers.
- Planned events and developed, supervised, and guided students during games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
Summer Camp Middle School Director
Calary Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
Teacher's Assistant
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Resident Advisor
North Carolina State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned and coordinated floor events to promote community and student engagement.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2022
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC12-2025
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC05-2027
Skills
- Collaboration
- Administrative management
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving mindset
Accomplishments
Published writer for the Center for Faith and Culture and the Center for Great Commission Studies, at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Certification
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Bible Specialist certification
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Secondary Teacher certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
Timeline
Director of Student Life
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
Middle/High School Bible Teacher
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Calvary Baptist Church
06.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Summer Camp Middle School Director
Calary Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2023
Resident Advisor
North Carolina State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education
North Carolina State University
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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