Christina M Moore
St Louis,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher and Floater
Children’s Hospital Childhood Development Center
St Louis, MO
05.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Planned and conducted activities to foster physical, mental, and social development of students.
- Attended to the daily needs of each student such as diaper changes, feeding, play based learning and potty training
- Approached each day with flexibility as a floater to fit the needs of the assigned classroom of the day.
Lead Teacher
Faith Academy
Sunset Hills, MO
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead Teacher in three different classrooms with ages ranging from 6 months- 3 years old.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
- Created and maintained diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Barista
Starbucks
Valley Park, MO
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Created hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Listened to customer desires and needs to recommend optimal products.
- Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
- Prepared more than 100 drinks per shift with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction.
- Protected store assets and facilities by complying with company policies and procedures.
- Created personal goals to ensure each customer had a pleasant experience
- Valued the importance of positive interaction with daily customers to build rapport and create a positive customer experience.
Director of Youth Ministry
Youth Minister, St. Therese Catholic Church
Deephaven, MN
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed weekly youth meetings, with both middle and high school students, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Managed ministry budget and documented all purchases.
- Maintained safety and security of all children involved in program.
Youth Minister
Side By Side Youth Ministries
Golden Valley, MN
01.2012 - 01.2014
- This position with Side by Side Ministries included a contract position to serve as the Youth Minister at our partnership parish St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul Park, Mn.
- Director of the confirmation program
- Coordinated all youth ministry activities.
- Coordinated and directed the Mission Trips with St. Thomas Aquinas
- Assisted and executed numerous youth retreats with Side by Side Ministries.
Shift Supervisor
Caribou Coffee
St. Louis Park, MN
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Provided ideal customer service as well as lead the team for that particular shift.
- Trained employees in effective work procedures and performance strategies to optimize operations.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
Youth Minister
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Edina, MN
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Served as the middle school youth minister
- Director for middle school faith formation.
- Trained catechists on the curriculum used each year.
- Planned and implemented numerous youth activities, bible studies and fundraising for missions trips.
- Planned numerous outreach events to increase youth involvement in church.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
Nanny
Above and Beyond Nannies
Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided direct care services for a family promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle
- Provided care for three girls ranging in age from newborn to six years old.
- Checked homework and assisted with schoolwork and studying to bolster academic aptitude.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Bethel University
2005
Skills
- Director
- Microsoft Office Programs and Pages
- Supervisor
- Teacher
- Lesson planning
- Childcare requirements
- Regulatory compliance
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Classroom management
- Parent and student communication
- Curriculum development
- CPR/First-aid certified
Timeline
Primary Teacher and Floater
Children’s Hospital Childhood Development Center
05.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Faith Academy
03.2020 - 05.2021
Barista
Starbucks
01.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Youth Ministry
Youth Minister, St. Therese Catholic Church
01.2014 - 01.2016
Youth Minister
Side By Side Youth Ministries
01.2012 - 01.2014
Shift Supervisor
Caribou Coffee
01.2011 - 01.2014
Youth Minister
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
01.2008 - 01.2011
Nanny
Above and Beyond Nannies
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Bethel University