CHRISTINE R. MORRIS
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher specializing in inclusive classroom environments and individualized education programs (IEPs). Collaborates effectively with educators, parents, and specialists to foster student success. Achievements include enhancing students' life and social skills through innovative teaching methods and targeted interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Hillsboro Unified School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized support during classroom lessons and activities to facilitate student engagement and learning.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive behavior and improve classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated development of daily living skills and engagement in classroom activities for students.
- Developed and launched student-run coffee cart to enhance skill acquisition and boost student confidence.
Personal Support Worker
Rever Grand
Klamath Falls, Oregon
06.2022 - Current
- Educated clients on basic life skills to enhance independence using a person-centered approach
- Supported clients' social and emotional needs through engaging activities, events, and appointments
- Implemented behavior plans while maintaining accurate data records to track progress
- Developed structured routines to enhance client self-advocacy skills
Transition Program Assistant
Beaverton Unified School District
Beaverton, OR
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Tailored and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of individual students and small groups, enhancing engagement and understanding
- Developed and led an adapted cooking class, ensuring meaningful participation for students of all skill levels while teaching essential safety and nutrition skills
- Developed and led an adapted cooking class, ensuring meaningful participation for students of all skill levels while teaching essential safety and nutrition skills
- Oversaw students at job sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and rules to maintain a safe and productive work experience
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs, resulting in measurable progress towards educational goals
- Planned and delivered targeted lessons in medically fragile transition classroom, utilizing small-group and individual instruction to effectively support student learning
- Collaborated with teachers to establish weekly literacy group for non-readers, engaging students in community-based activities that promoted literacy development
- Established Cafe Foster, a student-run cafe on campus that sold pastries and coffee.
1:1 Aide
Ross Valley Unified School District
San Anselmo, CA
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Implemented positive behavior support system, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged students' positive choices
- Supported classroom teacher by supervising students, leading small group instruction, and preparing instructional materials to enhance overall classroom effectiveness
- Adapted general education curriculum and created individualized lessons, enhancing engagement for students' unique learning needs
Assistant Teacher Special Education
Spectrum Center
Daly City, CA
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Instructed students on transition work skills, preparing them for successful integration into volunteer and paid roles
- Instructed students in life skills, communication, self-advocacy, recreation, and leisure, enhancing their independence and social interaction
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher/ Third Grade Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
10.2002 - 06.2006
- Customized teaching methods and provided one-on-one/small group instruction, enhancing understanding and confidence for students facing challenges.
- Assisted students with assignments by explaining core concepts and fostering critical thinking skills, leading to improved academic performance.
- Managed classroom behavior, establishing a respectful and productive environment that facilitated learning.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
California State University Chico
Chico, CA05-2001
Mod/Severe Special Education - Special Education
Chapman
Walnut CreekSkills
- IEP implementation
- Behavior support
- Small group instruction
- Crisis intervention
- Materials adaptation
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
Additional Information
Working on finishing credential, Chapman University, Orange, CA
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Hillsboro Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Rever Grand
06.2022 - Current
Transition Program Assistant
Beaverton Unified School District
11.2016 - 01.2020
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
06.2013 - 08.2015
1:1 Aide
Ross Valley Unified School District
11.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Teacher Special Education
Spectrum Center
10.2007 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher/ Third Grade Teacher
Fremont Unified School District
10.2002 - 06.2006
B.A. - Political Science
California State University Chico
Mod/Severe Special Education - Special Education
Chapman