Matt Simpson
Jackson,MO
Summary
Christ-centered leader and educator that has twenty years of extensive experience of equipping and training young people to live a life of discipleship and service. Enthusiastic about building lasting relationships within all areas of school ministry. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Ministries / Teacher
Saxony Lutheran High School
08.2005 - Current
- Developed and led ministries rooted in discipleship, spiritual growth, and service.
- Facilitated and encouraged the spiritual growth and habits of discipleship in high school youth.
- Assisted in developing faith integration in related ministries.
- Served as a chapel coordinator of the school.
- Facilitated the use of proper doctrine throughout the school.
- Collaborated with teachers and administration on a variety of school and ministry-related committees.
- Provided personal support to students when appropriate.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Teacher
Heartland Lutheran High School
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- 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.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Facilitated and encouraged the spiritual growth and habits of discipleship in high school youth.
- Collaborated with teachers and administration on a variety of school and ministry-related committees.
- Facilitated the use of proper doctrine throughout the school.
- Provided personal support to students when appropriate.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Concordia University
Seward, NE12.2002
Skills
- Ministry Experience
- Program Coordination
- Student Leadership
- Team Management
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Relationships
- Overseeing Events
- Student Recruitment
- Religious Education
Certification
School Leadership Development Endorsement (SLED 23) through the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Timeline
Director of Student Ministries / Teacher
Saxony Lutheran High School
08.2005 - Current
Teacher
Heartland Lutheran High School
08.2003 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - Christian Studies
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Concordia University