Amy Morris
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Innovative retired educator with a solid background which includes 24 years of teaching experience and 5 years of instructional coaching for elementary school teachers. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organization skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach for Teachers
Arnold Mill Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators, enhancing instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement curriculum changes, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, informing targeted interventions and instructional improvements.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Coordinated peer observation sessions, promoting reflective practice and shared learning among staff members.
- Assisted in the integration of technology into lesson plans, enhancing interactive learning experiences for students.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Teacher (fifth grade)
Avery Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher (third, fourth, and fifth grades)
Holly Springs Elementary School
08.1999 - 07.2018
Teacher (first and third grades)
Boston Elementary School
09.1996 - 05.1999
Education
Education Specialist - Curriculum and Design
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA01.2006
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA01.2001
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.1996
Skills
- Gifted Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
- Coaching Endorsement
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Certification
- SIOP Training Completion
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
Awards
Fifth Grade Team Leader - 2 years, First Year Teacher of the Year for Boston Elementary 1996, Teacher of the Year for Holly Springs Elementary 2005, CCSD Teacher of the Month 2016, Hometown Hero Honor 2017, PLC Fifth Grade Math Facilitator at Avery Elementary School 2019-2020, Social Studies Fair Coordinator at Avery Elementary School 2019-2020, Zone PLC Facilitator for county instructional coaches 2022- present, Support Staff of the Year winner for Arnold Mill Elementary School 2022, Mentor for new instructional coaches in Cherokee County 2023 - present
Timeline
Instructional Coach for Teachers
Arnold Mill Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2025
Teacher (fifth grade)
Avery Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher (third, fourth, and fifth grades)
Holly Springs Elementary School
08.1999 - 07.2018
Teacher (first and third grades)
Boston Elementary School
09.1996 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Georgia
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Education Specialist - Curriculum and Design
Piedmont College
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