Brian Rafferty

Cultivation of current donors, research new donors, solicit existing donors for gifts. Coordinate and conduct special events, Open Houses, New Student Parent Interview. Represent Sioux Falls Lutheran School to churches, the community and the media. Write funding appeal letters and correspondence with prospective students and parents. Maintain a database of donors and prospective students and parents. Extensive Public speaking, writing and verbal communication, TV interview experience.

I was hired as substitute teacher the day prior to the beginning of school. Within a month I was under contract for the year. I taught 11th grade U. S. History; 12th grade World Civilization and Contemporary World Problems. Pasco High School has over 3,000 students, over 70% free or reduced lunch and over 80% Hispanic. Additionally, I advised Senior with their Senior Projects.

Taught 7th grade Social Studies, 6th grade Social Studies, 8th grade U. S. History, 7th grade Math, Science, Religion. I served as Recycling Coordinator for a nationally recognized inkjet and laser toner cartrigde program through the funding factory, www.fundingfactory.com . Additionally, I served as the defacto Technology Coordinator and Network Administrator, NT4.0. Coaching included volleyball and softball. I lead worship at my own church and others. This position also included some public speaking.

Taught 7 - 12 grade Social Studies including U. S. History, Government, World History, Economics, Civics; Religion, 8th grade Math, Accounting. My extra curricular activities included Student Government, Knowledge Bowl and coaching Flag Football and Baseball. Some public speaking was included and I lead a student trip to Washington D. C. . I was a volunteer youth leader.