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Valérie Moorooven

Beltsville

Summary

With over twenty years of experience in social work, teaching, education, communication, I bring a versatile skill set shaped by diverse professional and missionary roles. My service in Madagascar, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the United States has provided invaluable cross-cultural experiences, deepening my ability to connect with people from varied backgrounds and foster meaningful engagement. Alongside strong communication and teaching abilities, I have developed core social work skills such as counseling, crisis support, and community development—equipping me to address both practical and emotional needs with empathy and care. This global perspective, combined with a strong commitment to mission, enables me to contribute effectively to a Seventh-day Adventist entity’s mandate of sharing hope across cultures. I am dedicated to using my gifts in communication, social impact, and service to advance the Lord’s work worldwide.



Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Producer

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists - COM
03.2022 - Current

· Translates content (articles, video, and social media) from English to French, and proofreads translations as needed.

· Serves as presenter (main host) for French-based programming.

· Advises editor during editing process, checking for content accuracy, length, etc.

Editorial Assistant

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists - EDU
03.2016 - 03.2022

· Collaborates with the editor-in-chief, editors, copyeditor and proofreader to track the editorial process, manage issue content, and address deadlines.

. Maintains Dialogue website.

· Prepares contracts or agreements for authors, translators, proofreaders, designers.

· Prepares and processes invoices for Church entities, and other institutions or individuals.

· Maintains organized office files, filing system, updated index, and archives.

Elementary School Teacher

French School-Lycée Francais
09.2007 - 06.2015

. Creates lesson plans to correlate with curriculum standards and devises educational programs to meet educational objectives.

. Evaluates and assesses student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.

. Contributes to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops, and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.

. Organizes extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.

Social Worker

French Government
08.1996 - 06.2002

. Interviews clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.

. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.

. Educates families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

. Improves client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare Work

School of Social Welfare Work
07-1998

Bachelor of Science - Sciences of Nature And Life

University of La Réunion
07-1993

Skills

  • Adaptability and Global Mindset
  • Cultural awareness
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Deadline oriented
  • Active listening
  • Emotional Intelligence

Accomplishments

    - Developing and implementing a new bilingual curriculum for the French School in South Africa.

    - Revitalizing Dialogue magazine and designing a new website.

    - Launching ANN French on a global scale.

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

CHURCH RELATED ACTIVITIES

. Women's Ministries Director,

. Head-Deaconess,

. Pathfinder Leader,

. Church Board Member,

. Nominating Committee Member,

Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church, MD


Timeline

Assistant Producer

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists - COM
03.2022 - Current

Editorial Assistant

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists - EDU
03.2016 - 03.2022

Elementary School Teacher

French School-Lycée Francais
09.2007 - 06.2015

Social Worker

French Government
08.1996 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Sciences of Nature And Life

University of La Réunion

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare Work

School of Social Welfare Work
Valérie Moorooven