1. CHRISTOPHER WHEAT 6306 N. Park Ave. Kansas City, MO 64118
Phone: 816-824-0056 Email: christopherwheat1@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwheat1
TRAINER * CONSULTANT * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Results driven professional with strong leadership and motivational
techniques that inspire enhanced performance. Quickly able to build rapport and create a solid
foundation in communication, training and education. Capable of being highly organized, goal
oriented and excelling in stressful situations. Aggressively cultivates knowledge, meets
deadlines and is internet savvy.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Instructor – Kansas City School District August 2000 to May 2015
 Trained faculty in several different technology workshops and in-services
 Competently wrote, administered and budgeted grants for multiple projects
 Provided leadership by being voted the Chair of the Fine Arts Department
 Managed a collaborative environment of diverse students in Govt. and Communication
 Successfully trained new employees and provided ongoing professional development
 Go-to person for solving computer issues for staff; wrote technical plans to integrate
new technologies in the classroom
Instructor – Seneca School District August 1999 to May 2000
 Provided top-notch training and development of participants for competitive
Speech/Debate competitions; Won multiple tournaments
 Trained and taught multiple forms of communications and effectively managed a
multitude of environmental factors
 Singlehandedly organized, produced and promoted musicals for over 100 plus students
 Adhered to district goals and exceeded performance expectations
Instructor - Pierce City R-6 School District August 1997 to May 1999
 Utilized and enhanced lesson plans to educate students in Speech/Drama and Forensics
 Established the school’s first NFL Affiliate and organized a Drama Club
 Participated in a State program for Fine Arts MAP testing and curriculum development
 Popularity of instructor who increased enrollment in the drama department
EDUCATION
Park University – Masters in Education Major: At Risk Students, 2004
Graduated with Honors
WilliamJewell College – Bachelors of Arts, Major: Communications/Education, 1994
Maple Woods Community College – Associates of Arts: General Studies, 1990
BOARDS
Missouri Repertory Theater Teacher Advisory Board Member
Park University Literacy Center Board Member