Justin Mayo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate about exploring new challenges and opportunities beyond the realm of education, with a keen interest in applying transferable skills such as problem-solving, project management, and community engagement to a dynamic and evolving professional environment. Eager to contribute to an organization committed to innovation, social impact, and continuous growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
High School Teacher
Glenbard East High School
08.2001 - Current
- Courses taught: Introduction to Speech, Introduction to Theatre, Advanced Acting, Speech with Advanced Technology, Film Study, Summer School Speech, US Government & Politics, World History, World History Honors, Contemporary World History, US History, US History Basics, Study Skills, English 1
- Established positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Developed curricula
- Determined appropriate textbook for use with course by determining grade level readability and evaluating content
- Developed eLearning lessons to create flipped classroom experience using Power Point, iMovie, YouTube, and various apps
- Researched supplemental instructional materials and formative assessments using internet searches, video searches, print sources, and multimedia sources
- Wrote and developed supplemental instructional materials and formative assessments using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and Google Suite
- Researched best practices in content areas
- Scrutinized quantitative and qualitative data to determine appropriate curricular changes
- Wrote and developed summative assessments
- Collaborated with other professionals to create inter-departmental lessons
- Delivered curricular content to 150 students per semester
- Analyzed prior knowledge of students to gain better understanding of starting place for each student and class
- Established classroom procedures for behavioral rules, tardiness, homework assignments, missing assignments, test completion, test retake completion, and student reflection
- Organized content into clear organizational pattern and established units of study
- Wrote, developed and delivered lectures
- Incorporated technology into curricula when appropriate with particular attention to iPad apps including Schoology, Notability, Explain Everything, myHomework, Flashcards, TestNav, Powerteacher, Socrative, QR Reader, Post-itPlus, TouchCast Studio, Classkick, Comic Maker HD, Seesaw, Flipboard, BaiBoard, Google Slides, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, First Class, Skitch, Prezi, Lucidchart, Google Earth, Evernote, Haiku Deck, Coach's Eye, Vocab 12, and Quiz Star
- Incorporated multimedia sources into lessons
- Differentiated instruction based on individual needs of students
- Arranged and organized guest speakers and lecturers
- Maintained classroom procedures
- Maintained accurate records of student achievement, behavior, attendance, contact, and learning
- Established clear goals and targets and communicated them to students
- Built relationships with students empowering them to want to learn
- Counseled students on personal issues
- Provided peer mediation to students in conflict
- Assessed effectiveness of curricula
- Completed item analysis of each summative assessment in order to determine question bias, standards to reteach, and/or content to reexamine
- Provided timely feedback to students
- Communicated via telephone and email with parents and guardians of students regarding student progress
- Evaluated individual student progress on learning using rubrics and Mastery Manager
- Applied federal and state mandates to curricula
- Examined National and State Educational standards in content areas and applied them to content
- Examined Common Core Standards and applied them to curricula and applied them to content
- Department Technology Leader, Literacy Leader, Professional Learning Community Leader, and Project CRISS Coordinator
- Conducted formal and informal training on new software for departmental members
- Organized agendas and sought input from PLC members
- Implemented and tested CRISS strategies into classroom and generated reports on their effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data
- Gathered quantitative and qualitative data regarding initiatives and generated reports for Department Chair
- Employed multiple data collection apps and programs to generate reports including Mastery Manager, Power School, Excel, and File Maker Pro
- New Teacher Mentor, responsible for training on operational procedures
- Supervised three student teachers (2011, 2013, & 2019)
- Served on hiring committees for Fine Arts Department Chair and Speech/Theatre Teacher
- Utilized qualitative data to analyze program needs
- Developed Standards-Based Curriculum for Introduction to Speech course
- Served on School Improvement Committee; created and assisted in development of Freshman Academy
- Utilized quantitative and qualitative data to determine greatest needs of students and school
- Examined other school operational structures and examined their strengths and weaknesses
Restaurant General Manager
Dilettante Mocha Cafe And Martini Bar
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff of 55 employees.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Head Coach, Forensics/Speech Team
Glenbard East High School
08.2002 - 07.2017
- Developed student speakers and performers skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Reinstated team after having been dormant for 20 years
- Persuaded building administration of need to reinstate team
- Recruited team from 0 to 56 students
- Collaborated with other school group sponsors to utilize student resources effectively
- Coached students in 15 Individual Events and 1 Group Event
- Auditioned and counseled students into appropriate events
- Auditioned and cast group events
- Wrote, developed, and directed group event
- Managed three budgets as funding source
- Conducted fund raising events to raise revenue
- Managed operations of program
- Collaborated with school departmental leader to arrange for rehearsal space
- Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of coaches and needs to students to create coaching schedules
- Arranged for transportation to tournaments and events
- Arranged for payment of fees to invitationals
- Supervised three Assistant Forensics Coaches and 21 judges
- Conducted hiring and dismissal of judges
- Evaluated effectiveness of coaches and judges
- Trained judges on IHSA (Illinois High School Association) rules and regulations for each event
- Coached assistant coaches on working with students, finding appropriate material, and writing introductions
- Hosted and organized annual Forensics
Assistant Theatre Diretcor
Glenbard East High School
08.2001 - 07.2017
- Directed one Main Stage play each year
- Selected and analyzed script for performance
- Organized and managed auditions
- Communicated vision to designers and actors
- Led rehearsals and organized technical elements
- Oversaw student morning announcement readers
- Supervised one-three areas of technical theatre program per year
- Implemented director vision in technical area
- Designed costumes, scenery, props, lighting, or sound (QLab) depending on school year
- Assisted Theatre Director in day-to-day operations of theatre department
- Maintained Departmental Library of about 3000 scripts
- Oversaw Departmental Area Beautification Project
Director of Freshman Academy
Glenbard East High School
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Coached and managed 6 team leaders who in turn supervised group of 7-20 team members each
- Conducted and analyzed quantitative research on academic progress of students
- Wrote policies and procedures for working with different intra-school intervention groups
- Wrote and utilized InDesign and Adobe Illustrator to communicate to house teachers, school administrators and school community with monthly newsletter
- Planned and organized special events: award ceremonies, convocations, and orientation
- Implemented 1-1 technology program including providing training for over 800 students on iPad usage
- Implemented academic and behavioral intervention systems for freshmen students decreasing Freshman failure rate from 43% to 14% and Freshman dean referrals from 45% to 21%
Education
M. Ed.: School Leadership -
Concordia University
River Forest, IL08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education & Acting
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2000
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Team Collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Dilettante Mocha Cafe And Martini Bar
08.2017 - 07.2018
Director of Freshman Academy
Glenbard East High School
07.2011 - 06.2014
Head Coach, Forensics/Speech Team
Glenbard East High School
08.2002 - 07.2017
Assistant Theatre Diretcor
Glenbard East High School
08.2001 - 07.2017
High School Teacher
Glenbard East High School
08.2001 - Current
M. Ed.: School Leadership -
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education & Acting
Illinois State University
Licensed to Teach:
Social Science-History (9-12)
Civics/Political Science (9-12)
Speech (9-12)
Speech/Theatre (9-12)
Social Science-Political Science (9-12)
Theatre (6-12)
General Administrative (K-12)
Theatre/Drama (9-12)
Secondary Education (6-12)
Certification
Licensed to Teach:
Social Science-History (9-12)
Civics/Political Science (9-12)
Speech (9-12)
Speech/Theatre (9-12)
Social Science-Political Science (9-12)
Theatre (6-12)
General Administrative (K-12)
Theatre/Drama (9-12)
Secondary Education (6-12)
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