Michele A. Gates
Michele A. Gates
Work Experience
March – Present Care Partners at Home Irvine, CA
Caregiver HCA #------------
September 2017 – October 2017 Altig – American Income Life Santa Ana, CA
Insurance Agent # 0M02982
August 2013 – June 2017 St. Anne School Laguna Niguel, CA
Middle School Religion Teacher
August 2012 – June 2013 Serra Catholic School Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Substitute Teacher – Grades Preschool thru Grade 8
Learning Support Assistant – Special Learning Needs Students
August 2010 - November 2011 San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation
Prepare approximately 200 students for reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist through planning of enrichment workshops, overseeing weekly Faith Formation classes, and facilitating sacramental parent meetings
Recruit, train, and oversee catechists and volunteers to implement the sacramental program
August 2006 - November 2011 San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Elementary Grades 1 – 5
Organize the Youth Faith Formation weekly class activities for approximately 600 students
Recruit, train, and oversee approximately 80 catechists and teen volunteers
Organize student class lists based on enrollment numbers at time of registration
Plan classroom lessons and provide all materials for teachers, so they can effectively implement the curriculum
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation
Holy Family Cathedral Orange, CA
2nd grade teacher at John Marshall Elementary School
Garden Grove Unified School District Garden Grove, CA
3rd grade teacher at La Veta Elementary School
Orange Unified School District Orange, CA
2nd grade teacher Holy Family Cathedral School Orange, CA
6th, 7th, 8th grade math and religion teacher
2nd grade teacher St. Callistus Catholic School Garden Grove, CA
Credentials and Certifications
State of California CLEAR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
State of California Supplemental Credential, English for grades K – 9
State of California CLAD Certificate
Diocese of Orange Catechist Certificate
California Department of Insurance – Life and Health Insurance Agent # 0M02982
Education and Awards
Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Language Arts – Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year Award upon Graduation - Benedictine College
National University for additional post-graduate coursework
Instituto Ideal in Cuernavaca, Mexico – Spanish total immersion language program
Ministry and Volunteer Work
MOPS at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church – held various leadership positions since the ministry’s inception in September 2001, including Coordinator (2008 – 2010)
Youth Faith Formation Catechist at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church (2003 – 2006)
Youth Faith Formation Workshop Volunteer for Sacramental Preparation at various parish churches in the Diocese of Orange
Michele A. Gates
Work Experience
March – Present Care Partners at Home Irvine, CA
Caregiver HCA #------------
September 2017 – October 2017 Altig – American Income Life Santa Ana, CA
Insurance Agent # 0M02982
August 2013 – June 2017 St. Anne School Laguna Niguel, CA
Middle School Religion Teacher
August 2012 – June 2013 Serra Catholic School Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Substitute Teacher – Grades Preschool thru Grade 8
Learning Support Assistant – Special Learning Needs Students
August 2010 - November 2011 San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation
Prepare approximately 200 students for reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist through planning of enrichment workshops, overseeing weekly Faith Formation classes, and facilitating sacramental parent meetings
Recruit, train, and oversee catechists and volunteers to implement the sacramental program
August 2006 - November 2011 San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Elementary Grades 1 – 5
Organize the Youth Faith Formation weekly class activities for approximately 600 students
Recruit, train, and oversee approximately 80 catechists and teen volunteers
Organize student class lists based on enrollment numbers at time of registration
Plan classroom lessons and provide all materials for teachers, so they can effectively implement the curriculum
Youth Faith Formation Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation
Holy Family Cathedral Orange, CA
2nd grade teacher at John Marshall Elementary School
Garden Grove Unified School District Garden Grove, CA
3rd grade teacher at La Veta Elementary School
Orange Unified School District Orange, CA
2nd grade teacher Holy Family Cathedral School Orange, CA
6th, 7th, 8th grade math and religion teacher
2nd grade teacher St. Callistus Catholic School Garden Grove, CA
Credentials and Certifications
State of California CLEAR Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
State of California Supplemental Credential, English for grades K – 9
State of California CLAD Certificate
Diocese of Orange Catechist Certificate
California Department of Insurance – Life and Health Insurance Agent # 0M02982
Education and Awards
Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Language Arts – Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year Award upon Graduation - Benedictine College
National University for additional post-graduate coursework
Instituto Ideal in Cuernavaca, Mexico – Spanish total immersion language program
Ministry and Volunteer Work
MOPS at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church – held various leadership positions since the ministry’s inception in September 2001, including Coordinator (2008 – 2010)
Youth Faith Formation Catechist at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church (2003 – 2006)
Youth Faith Formation Workshop Volunteer for Sacramental Preparation at various parish churches in the Diocese of Orange