Hannah K Newton
EXPERIENCE
General Board of Global Ministries, Atlanta, GA
Global Mission Fellow US2
AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2020
? Connected the church in mission by sharing my experiences through speaking engagements and quarterly newsletters
? Engaged in local communities by participating in various local events and social justice initiatives
? Promoted, recruited, and invited new ways to engage and partner ministries for sustained holistic living
(Nome Children’s Home/ Florida Justice for Our Neighbors)
AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2020
? Oversaw the wellbeing of children with severe trauma, ages 0-18 years
? Participated in regular discussion with other program members regarding social justice topics
? Organized community events to foster healthy families
? Handled casework and managed relations for upward of 50 clients seeking naturalization
Loucon Training & Retreat Center, Leitchfield, KY
Staff Counselor
JUNE 2014- JULY 2017
? Guided children of various ages through outdoor activities and daily devotions
? Managed a cabin of 8-10 campers while building relationships
? Fostered relationship building between campers, staff, and facilities personnel
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Richmond First United Methodist Church, Richmond, Kentucky
Youth Group Counselor, January 2015-May 2018
• Facilitated weekly discussions with youth teaching scripture
• Fostered relationship building between youth group members
• Facilitated various group activities to establish growth and learning opportunities for group members
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, - B.A. Deaf Studies
AUGUST 2014–MAY 2018
Minor concentration in Social Welfare
SKILLS
American Sign Language at Intermediate Plus Level (as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)
Casework experience
Interpersonal communication
Detail oriented
Team oriented
EXPERIENCE
General Board of Global Ministries, Atlanta, GA
Global Mission Fellow US2
AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2020
? Connected the church in mission by sharing my experiences through speaking engagements and quarterly newsletters
? Engaged in local communities by participating in various local events and social justice initiatives
? Promoted, recruited, and invited new ways to engage and partner ministries for sustained holistic living
(Nome Children’s Home/ Florida Justice for Our Neighbors)
AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2020
? Oversaw the wellbeing of children with severe trauma, ages 0-18 years
? Participated in regular discussion with other program members regarding social justice topics
? Organized community events to foster healthy families
? Handled casework and managed relations for upward of 50 clients seeking naturalization
Loucon Training & Retreat Center, Leitchfield, KY
Staff Counselor
JUNE 2014- JULY 2017
? Guided children of various ages through outdoor activities and daily devotions
? Managed a cabin of 8-10 campers while building relationships
? Fostered relationship building between campers, staff, and facilities personnel
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Richmond First United Methodist Church, Richmond, Kentucky
Youth Group Counselor, January 2015-May 2018
• Facilitated weekly discussions with youth teaching scripture
• Fostered relationship building between youth group members
• Facilitated various group activities to establish growth and learning opportunities for group members
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, - B.A. Deaf Studies
AUGUST 2014–MAY 2018
Minor concentration in Social Welfare
SKILLS
American Sign Language at Intermediate Plus Level (as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)
Casework experience
Interpersonal communication
Detail oriented
Team oriented