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Octavious Bryant

Covington

Summary

Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Sims Chapel Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
  • Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
  • Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
  • Increased church membership.

Behavior Specialist/ISS Paraprofessional

West Newton Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
  • Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices for behavior intervention, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
  • Worked closely with school administrators to address systemic issues contributing to problem behaviors within the school setting.

Physical Education Paraprofessional

West Town Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Dougherty County School System
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Marketing & Advertising

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2026

Associate of Arts - Religious Studies

Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA
05.2021

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Coaching
  • Emergency Response
  • Computer and Software Instruction
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Elementary Education
  • Student Safety
  • Role Playing and Interaction Methods
  • Technical and Computer Proficiency

Timeline

Behavior Specialist/ISS Paraprofessional

West Newton Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Pastor

Sims Chapel Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current

Physical Education Paraprofessional

West Town Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Dougherty County School System
09.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Applied Marketing & Advertising

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - Religious Studies

Beulah Heights University

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