Christopher Montgomery
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in the classroom and online technologies.
Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Detroit, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Teach Photography, Videography & Media Production
GOCMO Productions LLC
Detroit, MI
09.2013 - Current
- Set up video production equipment
- Provide photography and videography services for churches, small businesses, and schools
- Produce independent marketing promotions content
- Direct and Produce television and radio commercials for small businesses, churches, and entrepreneurs.
Renaissance Headstart
Detroit, MI
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Family service workers are also known as family support workers
- They equip families and parents with the resources they need to support themselves and thrive
- Some of their techniques include aiding communication and educating the families about physical and emotional self-care and stress-coping mechanisms.
Hall Director
Xavier University
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed and utilized hall opening/closing procedures
- Maintained occupancy/roster and maintained key control/inventory
- Attended all Staff meetings
- Served on Residence Life committees
- Maintained administrative and informational records
- Supervised a 24-hour desk operation
- Completed student account charges for private and public area damages
- Fiscally responsible for hall operational and social accounts.
Assistant Building Manager
Choice The Event Center
Laplace, LA
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Ensured spaces were prepared for the next day of services by taking out trash, tidying furniture, mopping and swiping floors, and dusting surfaces
- Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g
- Soap) Wipe mirrors and windows,
- Maintain outer premises by watering plants, mowing lawn, cleaning entrances
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
- Report major damages and oversee repairs
- Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm
Media Director
Choice International Media
Laplace, Louisiana
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of technical production for services at Choice International, Video, media, and lighting
- Traveled and set up all media equipment and supervised 10 or more Staff
- Developed web content, using best practices and creative ideas, making weekly updates
- Designed graphics for sermon series carrying theme throughout with CD covers and bulletin
- Designed graphics for advertisements including, phone book, mail outs and others as requested
- Film and edit weekly video announcements
- Filmed and produced community outreach, special events and end of the year highlight videos
- Provide technical advice and guidance on design and technical graphics issues to other departments
- Load both video and mp3 messages to web weekly
- IT support for staff.
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Services
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Mentor and teach elementary and middle school students in The Greater New Orleans Area
- Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate
- Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
- Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
- Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences.
Youth Advocate
Don Bosco Male Leadership Academy
Detroit, Michigan
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Facilitated mentorship plans for high-risk youth within the DBH Male Leadership Academy
- Which included planned group and individual therapy sessions
- Transportation of youth to and from court, drug screens and homes
- Provide individual counseling, tutoring, homework assistance, cultural activities, career counseling, computer classes and recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Broadcast Media
Central State University
High School Diploma -
Phillip Murray Wright High School
Detroit, MI06.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Vegas Pro Video Editor/ Adobe Photoshop/ Light-Room/ Multitasking
- Positive attitude
- Organized
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Parent Communication
- Student Advising and Support
- Setting Up Cameras
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Instructional Strategies
- Content Revision
- Subject Research
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Class Lectures
- Editing Software
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Digital Enhancements
- Image Manipulation
- Image Editing
Timeline
Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
01.2022 - Current
Renaissance Headstart
09.2018 - 01.2021
Hall Director
Xavier University
10.2015 - 03.2017
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Services
12.2013 - 12.2014
GOCMO Productions LLC
09.2013 - Current
Assistant Building Manager
Choice The Event Center
09.2013 - 03.2017
Media Director
Choice International Media
09.2013 - 09.2016
Youth Advocate
Don Bosco Male Leadership Academy
03.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Broadcast Media
Central State University
High School Diploma -
Phillip Murray Wright High School
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