Christopher Wheat has over 15 years of experience as an instructor and trainer in the Kansas City area. He has a proven track record of providing leadership and professional development training to teachers and staff at multiple school districts. Wheat is skilled in communication, technology integration, and managing diverse environments. He holds a Master's degree in Education and has served on advisory boards to support literacy and the arts.
W3 tesol507 cultural community outreach event presentationElizabeth Lee
Week 3 TESOL 507 Cultural Community Outreach event presentation. This presentation would be used as a tool to help convince school administration of the benefits of hosting such an event.
W3 tesol507 cultural community outreach event presentationElizabeth Lee
Week 3 TESOL 507 Cultural Community Outreach event presentation. This presentation would be used as a tool to help convince school administration of the benefits of hosting such an event.
American Music Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and our fundamental mission is to provide high standards of music education to all student’s in all instruments, levels, ages and styles of music.
American Music Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and our fundamental mission is to provide high standards of music education to all student’s in all instruments, levels, ages and styles of music.
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