Amanda Morris
Charles Town,WV
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 24 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2008 - 05.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2000
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Additional Information
PALS/Tutoring
ELA cohort
Math cohort
Coordinator of Board Game Club
Team Leader
Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Mentor to Shepherd University students
President of Faculty Senate
IPI team
Kindergarten Academy
References
Erica Propst- Principal
Rosemont Elementary (current school)
301 S. Alabama Ave
Martinsburg, WV
304-267-3560
Paul Hovatter- Assistant Principal
Rosemont Elementary
304-267-3560
Glenda Osterberg- teacher
Ranson, WV
571-264-3349
Karey Warriner
681-389-2897
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2008 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Fairmont State University
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