Kim Moore
Caledonia
Summary
Career and Technical Education–certified educator with 19 years of experience leading innovative business, technology, and workforce development programs. Proven record of building work-based learning systems, aligning curriculum with industry needs, securing grants, and collaborating with K–12, postsecondary, and community partners. Recognized for strong leadership, organization, and highly effective instructional and program management.
Overview
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Work History
Business & Technology Educator / Department Chair
Wayland Union High School
Wayland
- Founded and led the Work-Based Learning program, overseeing all participating students and ensuring alignment with career readiness standards.
- Served as Department Chair, providing instructional leadership, supporting staff, and participating in hiring and interview committees.
- Created and implemented Postsecondary Prep, College & Career Exploration, and Credit Recovery programs to increase student achievement and graduation outcomes.
- Led partnerships with local postsecondary institutions to develop and sustain articulation agreements that support seamless student transition from high school CTE programs to college and career pathways.
- Advised Business Professionals of America (BPA) for 10 years, supporting student leadership, competition, and career skill development.
- Managed and operated the School Store, collaborating with the business office on purchasing, inventory, equipment, and financial reporting.
- Maintained strong partnerships with colleges, community organizations, and industry representatives, including articulation agreements with secondary education institutions.
- Partnered with the Wayland Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to embed real-world workforce needs into business curriculum.
- Organized mock interviews and workplace experiences by bringing community professionals into the classroom.
- Demonstrated exceptional classroom management and leadership, consistently earning Highly Effective teacher evaluations.
- Middle School & JV Tennis Coach (10 years) – developed student leadership, teamwork, discipline, and time-management skills while mentoring students across grade levels.
- Years of Service: 19 Years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Leadership, Career & Technical Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Western Michigan University
01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Hastings High School
01.2001
Skills
- Career & Technical Education Leadership
- Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships
- Program Development & Curriculum Alignment
- Grant Writing & Fund Management
- Staff Leadership & Committee Facilitation
- Assessment, Testing & Compliance
- Business & Technology Education
- Community & Postsecondary Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Wrote and secured numerous grants to support instructional programs and technology.
- Led Educational Development Plans using Career Cruising and Xello platforms.
Certification
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certified
- Member, National Business Education Association (NBEA)
- Member, Michigan Business Education Association (MBEA)
Timeline
Business & Technology Educator / Department Chair
Wayland Union High School
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma - undefined
Hastings High School
Bachelor of Science - Education, Leadership, Career & Technical Education
Grand Valley State University
Instructional Focus & Impact
- Designed and delivered sequenced business, technology, and career readiness coursework aligned to CTE standards and postsecondary expectations.
- Integrated industry skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, marketing, coding, and digital tools into real-world, project-based instruction.
- Connected coursework to work-based learning, business partnerships, and articulation agreements to support college and career pathways.
LEADERSHIP & COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE
- K–12 Technology Curriculum Committee (19 years)
- Technology Bond Committee – contributed to planning, evaluation, and implementation of district technology investments
- Career Education Planning Committee
- PBIS Committee
- Semester/Trimester Committee
- National Honor Society Advisory Council
- Testing Coordinator (2 years)
- Participated in district and building-level interview committees
Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Endorsements:
- Career & Technical Education – Business Administration, Management & Operations
- Business Education (GX), Grades K–12
- English (BA), Grades 6–12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONFERENCES
- Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) – multiple years
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) – multiple years
- Computer Science for Michigan Conference
- School Testing Conference
- Students in Industry Trainings (multiple)
- Apple Computer Science Professional Development
- Microsoft IT Academy Trainings
- Presenter at district Professional Development sessions
Courses Taught
- Post Secondary Preparation
- College and Career Exploration
- Website Design
- Coding
- Small Business Management
- General Business
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing
- School Store Management
- Computer Applications
- Advanced Computer Applications
- Business Law
- Work Based Learning