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Cristin Morrow

K-12 Certificated Teacher
Hanford,CA

Summary

Highly driven teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Strong classroom management and ability to motivate students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students build self confidence, self efficacy, growth mindset, and classroom community.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sixth Grade Teacher

Lemoore Union Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current
  • As a teacher new to the district, I took the lead on a team of teachers new to the career and/or new to sixth grade.
  • As an EDI and PLC driven district, I collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating cross-curricular concepts into lesson plans for a more comprehensive learning experience. We developed data-driven instructional strategies to address individual student needs and improve academic outcomes.
  • Staying true to the vision of EACH ONE, our team regularly and strategically deployed students for intervention to successfully ensure that all students met the guaranteed standards for the school year.
  • In addition to managing my classroom of 28 students and the grade level of 80 students, I lead multiple afterschool tutoring programs throughout the year, providing additional support for struggling students to achieve academic success.
  • I was awarded the premiere Heart of a Lion award for my dedication and commitment to both students and staff in my inaugural year with the district.

Teacher on Special Assignment, Enrichment Wheel

Escondido Union School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provide instruction to students in visual and performing arts, STEM, and/or enrichment, and other subjects in assigned classroom.
  • Assignment specific to health and wellness with emphasis on yoga.
  • Design and implement standards-based curriculum with students in variety of whole class and/or small group settings while utilizing variety of modalities and instructional strategies.
  • Provide stimulating learning experiences to foster academic success and to motivate students. Utilize technology through integrated instruction.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and highly effective communication skills imperative for successful implementation of this unique position.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Santee School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed self contained classroom of 25 students.
  • Successfully established classroom community centered on student leadership and self motivation, resulting in decreased behavioral issues and increased self confidence and performance.
  • Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans including collecting necessary resources to complete given lesson.
  • Implemented grade level book club and upper elementary running club.
  • Participated in multiple professional development opportunities, including a district wide thinking classrooms book club and cognitively guided instruction year long training in math instruction.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Taft City School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Served as Grade Level Lead teacher for two years, with a lead role in technology and implementing curriculum with use of technology and Canvas
  • Adjunct duties included serving as after school tutor and Migrant education teacher
  • Managed and taught classroom of 25-30 fifth graders annually
  • Endorsed as model classroom for classroom management by administration three years in a row
  • Enforced, monitored, and adjusted individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students
  • Built and executed on lesson plans ranging all subject areas with emphasis on English, mathematics, and english language development
  • Successfully established classroom community centered on student leadership and self motivation, resulting in decreased behavioral issues and increased self confidence and performance
  • Frequent communication with students and parents or guardian, maintaining open positive relationship to encourage student achievement

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School District/ North County Coastal Consortium, O'Farrell Charter Schools, San Diego
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • County- various locations
  • Successfully managed classrooms in grade levels K-12 across various districts throughout county with wide range of student needs, teacher expectations, and school site obligations
  • Established relationships with school site personnel and individual teachers as reliable, committed, and trustworthy substitute
  • Established reputation of flexibility and willingness to perform additional tasks and roles as needed
  • Effectively implemented daily instructional plans independently and provided detailed and organized feedback for classroom teacher
  • Exceled in managing difficult classrooms due to exemplary classroom management skills
  • Adhered to all school policies and procedures at various school sites

Skills

Supplementary Authorization- English

Single Subject Teaching Credential- Health Sciences

Single Subject Teaching Credential- PE

Master's Degree- MS Sports Administration

Master's Degree- MA Teaching

Bachelor's Degree- BA Liberal Studies

Timeline

Sixth Grade Teacher

Lemoore Union Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current

Teacher on Special Assignment, Enrichment Wheel

Escondido Union School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

Fifth Grade Teacher

Santee School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Fifth Grade Teacher

Taft City School District
08.2018 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School District/ North County Coastal Consortium, O'Farrell Charter Schools, San Diego
01.2015 - 01.2017

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