Resume of: LINDA D. LYTLE-DONOVAN, M.A.
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Director of Religious Education, 1990-present ~~~~ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH, Bethel Park,Pa., May 1999- Present; ~~~~ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH, Finleyville,Pa., August 1994 - May 1999;~~~~TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH, Monongahela, Pa., October, 1990- July, 1994 ~~~~Associate Deanery Director, WASHINGTON EAST DEANERY , DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, 1994-1999~~~~Catechetical Leadership Committee, October 1994 - 1999 ~~~~Deanery Youth Coordinator, WASHINGTON EAST DEANERY, DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, September 1995 - 1999
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
~~~SADLIER, INC. Local Educational Consultant, 2003-Present~~~~ Master Catechist, DIOCESE of PITTSBURGH,1999-Present Topics include: CATECHETICAL TEACHING METHODS~~~~CATECHESIS AND TECHNOLOGY~~~~STORYTELLING~~~~TEENS AND MEDIA~~~~ and others on request.
SALES/MARKETING/PROMOTION EXPERIENCE
District Manager, 1987-1988 ; Assistant Trainer, Sales education seminars SALES SUCCESS UNLIMITED,Pittsburgh, Pa. ~~~~Photographers Representative, 1981-1987 FOTO-GRAPHICS, Inc., Indianapolis, IN-1985-1987; JOHN LOKMER PHOTOGRAPHY, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1981-1983
CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Seamstress, 1987-Present ~~~~Choreographer, 1970-1981~~~~ Dancer, 1970-1981 ~~~~Dancing Teacher 1965-1981 RUBY DAUGHERTY SCHOOL OF DANCE, Library Pa.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Exploratory Teacher, September 1990- May 1994 MADONNA CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL, Monongahela, Pa. * Woodworking * Sewing ~~~~CCD Catechist, 1968-1997~~~ ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Finleyville, Pa. - 1973-present; ST. JOAN OF ARC, Library, Pa. - September 1968 - 1973 ~~~~Facilitator, Small group
EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pa., M.A. Religious Education-August 2003~~~~Carlow College, Pittsburgh, Pa. B.A. Theology 1999 (Minor in Art)~~~~ additional studies at: Community College of Allegheny County, Computer Information Technology 2005 ~~~University of Dayton, VLCFF, Faith Formation courses online 2005 ~~~ Seton Hill College, Greensburg Pa., Visual Arts Management 1988~~~~ Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore Md.,Fine Arts, Interior Design 1986-1987 ~~~~Kean College of New Jersey, Union NJ. , Fine Arts 1985-1986
Computer literate:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Troubleshooting Computer Issues.
CERTIFICATION, DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
*Self-Assessment for Empowering Catechetical Leaders, 1996 *Youth Worker Certification, 1995 *Bereavement Support Counseling, 1993 *Advanced Catechetical Certificate, 1990 *Experienced Teacher Certificate /Secondary Level, 1981 *Experienced Teacher Certificate/Elementary Level, 1975 *Provisional Teaching Certificate, 1969