Michael John Medeiros

1413 E 77th St, Kansas City, MO, 64131

816-309-1220 medeiroscomic@gmail.com
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High School Teacher of Mathematics
"Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of
teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another." ~ Marva Collins ~

Educational professional with high degree of organization. Ability to teach complicated

mathematical concepts with high degree of retention and enjoyment. Talent for utilizing all
learning styles to specialize lesson plans for each student. Ability to make complex topics
interesting and fun. Easily adjusts to new and changing environments. Develops easy rapport
with students, parents, and staff members.

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Areas of Expertise
Microsoft and Google Document Software - Rubrics - Lesson Planning - Classroom
Management - Critical Thinking - Student Assessment - Student Motivation - Creative Lectures -
Khan Academy - MobyMax Software Making the unattainable attainable

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Education and Credentials

Masters of Science, Curriculum & Instruction
University of Kansas, May 2017 (scheduled)
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, Education: Secondary Mathematics,

University of Missouri, Kansas City, May 2012
GPA: 3.562

Associate of Arts: Penn Valley College, 2009

GPA: 3.833

Missouri Certification in Mathematics 9-12

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Professional Development

Multicultural Training, ADL, 2014-2016

Bloch Scholar Recipient, 2008-2012
College Mathematics Tutor: Supplemental Instruction Department, UMKC
High School Teacher: Credit Recovery Course - Pre-Calculus, Cristo Rey High School
College Statistics Tutor: Henry Bloch Foundation
High School Mathematics Tutor: Secondary Teacher Preparation, 2011
High School Mathematics Tutor: Individualized Instruction

Education Career

High School Mathematics Instructor: Cristo Rey High School 2011-Present

Freshman Algebra 1
Sophomore Geometry
Junior Geometry
Junior Algebra 2
Senior Pre-Calculus (Credit Recovery)

Technology Integration

TI (83-89) Graphing Calculators - Microsoft Office

Google Software Suite - Blackboard Technology - Smart Board
one-to-one iPad integration - Khan Academy MobyMax

Coaching Experience

Cross Country Head Coach (2 Seasons)

Baseball Assistant Coach (1 Season)
Freshmen Student Council Sponsor (2 Years)

References
John Swartz
Lecturer, UMKC
Former Educator, Cristo Rey
816/235-5966
swartzjo@umkc.edu

Dr. Uzziel Pecina

Assistant Clinical Professor, UMKC
816/235-2447
pecinau@umkc.edu

Sydney Rogers
Coordinator, Block Foundation, UMKC
816/235-6708
ROGERSSY@umkc.edu

Dr. Rita Barger

Associate Professor/Interim Chair, UMKC
Faculty Advisor, UMKC
816/235-5655
BargerR@umkc.edu

Brad Martens
Academic Advisor, UMKC
816/235-2474
martensbm@umkc.edu

Kristin Everson
Math Instructor, Center High School
612/701-2138
kmebp4@mail.umkc.edu

Laura Keithly
Friend, SPED Instructor, SMSD
913/709-4456