CHRISTOPHER MOYO
Educator
Washington,DC
Summary
SUMMARY STATEMENT An accomplished education professional with 15+ years of experience in teaching and educational leadership, with a track record of promoting academic excellence, enhancing school culture, and fostering teacher and student growth. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve educational objectives
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Georgetown Day School
Washington, , DC
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Middle and Lower School as well as High School.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
- Assigned, explained, and graded homework
History Teacher
Seneca High School, Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, Kentucky
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Taught U.S. history, Civics and Government, Current Events, and Career Options classes
- Increase student academic achievement using Inquiry-Based Learning for students by 15% using real-world problems and conducting needs assessments and performance evaluations
- Instrumental in starting Clubs in 2018 and increasing participation from an initial 13 limited to freshman students to over 50 of all students by 2022 increase of 26%
- Member of Equity Team, Professional Learning Community, increased sense of belonging and teacher buy-in to measurable 40%, increasing teacher involvement to over 80%
- Title 1 School Liaison – Increased parent and family engagement by 10% by recruiting and engaging parents and families during parent/teacher meetings, and school monthly meetings.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Olmsted Academy South, JCPS
Louisville, Kentucky
10.2007 - 06.2017
- Taught Geography (6th grade), World History (7th), and U.S History(8th) using Project-Based Learning to help students develop knowledge as a result increased measurable critical-thinking skills by 30%
- Social Studies Department Chair – guided department in unpacking curriculum standards and competencies, conducting needs assessment, and performing evaluations to identify knowledge gaps for improvement, tailoring lessons to address specific needs
- Used data to drive instruction to increase academic performance by 15% to close the achievement gap.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards
Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, guiding areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted and completed teacher practicum
Varsity Soccer Coach/ Supplementary Services/Teacher
Harrodsburg Independent Schools, Mercer County Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Trained and evaluated player performances
- Scheduled and attended all contests
- Increased number of players from 12 to 18 (33.33%)
- Increased student academic success through supplementary services by 8%
Mental Health Specialist
Danville Children’s Home, Sunrise Children’s Services
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Supervised staff and clients (ages 5-13) and provided safe milieu for emotionally disturbed children
- Planned daily activities and monitored progress
- Collaborated with Therapist and Registered nurse in administering prescribed medication
Education
Master of Arts - Specialist in Educational Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY08.2022
Master of in Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching English And Communication
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music History, Literature, And Theory
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.1992
Education Administration
Commonwealth of Kentucky Professional Standard
Kentucky07.2023
Skills
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Data Analysis and Evidence-based Decision-making
- Effective classroom instruction, using data to drive instruction, effective school and classroom support, and school operations support
- Demonstrated cultural competence and support
- Writing
- Interpersonal
- Curriculum development
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Research
- Data analysis
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND HONORS, Hilliard Lyons Excellence Awards-Middle School (2016) The Hilliard Lyons Awards recognizes outstanding teaching and leadership performance across the district from all grade levels in Jefferson County. Principals and students nominate teacher recipients for the awards, while assistant superintendents nominate principals.
- Published Author (2016). A Teacher’s Journey: What they didn’t Teach you in college.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Georgetown Day School
10.2022 - 06.2023
History Teacher
Seneca High School, Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2022
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Olmsted Academy South, JCPS
10.2007 - 06.2017
Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
12.2005 - 06.2007
Varsity Soccer Coach/ Supplementary Services/Teacher
Harrodsburg Independent Schools, Mercer County Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2006
Mental Health Specialist
Danville Children’s Home, Sunrise Children’s Services
01.1999 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Specialist in Educational Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of in Education -
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Teaching English And Communication
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Music History, Literature, And Theory
University of The Cumberlands
Education Administration
Commonwealth of Kentucky Professional Standard