Kyle Pickeral
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Seeking a Full-Time Professional Teaching-Track Position in the BYU Department of Church History and Doctrine. Passionate about teaching young adults the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Infatuated with the history of the Church.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Region Director
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee and direct the training and development of 22 seminary principals and 15 teachers. Manage professional development and performance.
Teacher Trainer
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Southwest Area
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Mentored and trained 25 newly hired teachers and interns in teaching methodology, classroom administration, and professionalism.
Field Innovator Administrator
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Southwest Area
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked with colleagues to propose, pilot, and evaluate innovative educational techniques, methods, and efforts.
- Served as a liaison between local and general administration out of state.
Online Specialist & Instructor
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Mesa Region
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught online courses in Canvas and with Zoom.
- Developed online courses for high school and college-age students.
- Trained teachers in the functionality of Canvas and effective teaching methods.
- Analyzed web analytics data to identify areas of improvement and implement effective solutions for increased conversions.
Institute Director
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Red Mountain Institute
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Coordinated and trained volunteer teachers to inspire and educate others.
- Taught religious education classes to college students.
- Advised on-campus student organization LDSSA.
Seminary Principal
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Desert Ridge Seminary
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Provided leadership, organization, and direction for the entire program.
- Oversaw and trained faculty members in effective methods of teaching.
- Facilitated correspondence between high school staff and parents.
- Taught daily religious education classes to high school students.
Instructor
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
01.2001 - 06.2008
- Taught up to 5 classes a day of religious education classes to high school students.
- Strengthened students in their commitment to Jesus Christ.
Instructor
Missionary Training Center
04.1999 - 04.2001
- Taught Portuguese and English to young adults as a Second Language.
- Trained missionaries to communicate effectively through various methods.
Education
Ed.D - Instructional Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2025
M.Ed. - Educational Administration and Supervision
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2003
B.S. - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2001
Skills
- Mentoring (Expert)
- Leadership (Expert)
- Teaching (Expert)
- Training (Expert)
- Course Development (Skillful)
- Online Instruction (Experienced)
- Educational Administration (Experienced)
- Counseling, Public Speaking (Experienced)
- Staff training and development
- Portuguese (Skillful)
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Region Director
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
06.2025 - Current
Teacher Trainer
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Southwest Area
06.2022 - 06.2025
Field Innovator Administrator
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Southwest Area
08.2020 - 06.2022
Online Specialist & Instructor
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Mesa Region
08.2018 - 06.2022
Institute Director
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Red Mountain Institute
06.2015 - 06.2022
Seminary Principal
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion, Desert Ridge Seminary
06.2008 - 06.2015
Instructor
Seminaries & Institutes of Religion
01.2001 - 06.2008
Instructor
Missionary Training Center
04.1999 - 04.2001
Ed.D - Instructional Technology
American College of Education
M.Ed. - Educational Administration and Supervision
Arizona State University
B.S. - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Brigham Young University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAMILY
- Wife – Brooke (married 22 years)
- Daughter – Brittlee (21)
- Son – Brigg (18)
- Daughter – Reese (16)
- Daughter – Ruby (11)
- Son – Parker (9)
Hobbies and Interests
Basketball, Reading, Hiking
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