Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Priscilla D'Cruz

Priscilla D'Cruz

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Educator. Advancing God's kingdom through education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sunday School Director

Harvest of Grace Church, Malad
Mumbai
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed age-appropriate curriculum aligned with spiritual seasons to meet children's needs.
  • Created quarterly schedules for teachers and aides, ensuring adherence throughout the term.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, birthdays, and contact information.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised teachers and aides to enhance program effectiveness.
  • Fostered parental involvement in Sunday School through direct communication and meetings.
  • Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and standards of care for Sunday School programs.
  • Organized three annual teachers' meetings to promote collaboration and team spirit.
  • Coordinated special projects such as Vacation Kids Club and various celebrations.

Pre - School Centre Head

Little Saints Academy, GMI - Zoe Church
Mumbai
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Helped my church start a pre-school for underprivileged children.
  • Designed and distributed in the neighborhood marketing materials, including flyers and posters, to promote center activities.
  • Helped purchase quality school equipment and toys at low prices to stay within the budget.
  • Managed admissions, fee payments, interaction with parents, facility maintenance, school decoration, and daily operations, including scheduling, taking class, and safety protocols.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff members.
  • Created and implemented educational programs tailored for diverse age groups.

High School English Teacher

Udayachal High School, Vikhroli
Mumbai
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Employed PPTs alongside creative instructional techniques to teach English, Social Sciences, and Personality Development.

Education

Bachelor of Education - English, History

CSSM College, Chembur
Mumbai
05-2012

Master of Arts - English Literature

Mumbai University
Mumbai
06-2011

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

SIES College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Mumbai
06-2009

Skills

  • Program management
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Record keeping
  • Curriculum development
  • Team collaboration
  • Teaching techniques
  • Teacher training
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Affiliations

  • Initiated street children's ministry (teaching, fun activities, sharing home cooked meals, etc.) and got a team together from church to continue it. 2011-2013, Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

Accomplishments

  • Topped Sunday School final exams at The Pentecostal Mission (2015)
  • Best Student Award (Swami Vivekananda Junior College, 2006)

Certification

Completed:

  • Teachers Training Course (2013-14) at BBC, Gateway Ministries International (GMI)
  • Dynamic Leadership Course (Weekend Bible College - 2014-15) by GMI.
  • Christian Counselling Course (2015-16) by GMI.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Sunday School Director

Harvest of Grace Church, Malad
01.2020 - Current

Pre - School Centre Head

Little Saints Academy, GMI - Zoe Church
05.2013 - 08.2016

High School English Teacher

Udayachal High School, Vikhroli
06.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Education - English, History

CSSM College, Chembur

Master of Arts - English Literature

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

SIES College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Priscilla D'Cruz