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Dr. Matressa D. Morgan

Evansville,Indiana

Summary

An accomplished and forward-thinking educational leader with a passion for creating positive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environments. Currently serving as a Principal Designee, Strong relationships with students, staff and the community. Dedicated to continuous improvement. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, and professional development. Competent at performing independently or as a team member.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

TEACHER /HOMEBOUND TEACHER

EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORP.
08.2017 - Current
  • Instruct/ Teach students 6-8 grade
  • Create weekly lesson plans for students (MindUp curriculum, Social Studies & Science)
  • Develop and enforce classroom expectations to create a conducive learning environment
  • Worked on several committees (leadership, attendance, SEL)
  • Work with student individually to help them overcome academic challenges

PT/SALES ASSOCIATE -SHOE DEPARTMENT

DILLARD'S DEPARTMENT STORE
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed approximately 25-30 customers a day.
  • Opened Registers/Closed Registers
  • Performed Table Audits
  • Applied Markdowns
  • Maintain a good customer service attitude at all times
  • Tracked client’s payments for Dillard’s credit cards
  • Maintained stockroom / maintained and organized shelves

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

AZTECA MILLING L.P.
08.2013 - 10.2016

Assisted Human Resources Manager in applying personnel policies, practices and procedures uniformly throughout the Henderson location

  • Assisted in recruiting and interviewing employees to fill vacant positions based on departmental requirements
  • Inform applicants of compensations and benefits, work schedules, working conditions, and company policies
  • Maintained and update record of insurance coverage, attendance, vacation and sick time used and available
  • Compiled payroll data
  • Assisted in distribution of payroll checks to over 50-60 employees.
  • Entered data into computer for computation of wages, deductions and posting to payroll files
  • Performed other miscellaneous duties according to the position

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

EVSC SCHOOL CORPORATION
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Met with the appropriate administrator for orientation to school policies and procedures such as attendance, discipline, class schedules and lesson plans
  • Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules
  • This may include bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building principal
  • Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
  • PBIS rewards, etc
  • Carried out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered
  • Maintained a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
  • Finalized a brief summary report about how the day went; work that was completed and work that was not
  • Managed a classroom of 15 or more students a day.

TEACHER ASSIST/BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

JOSHUA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Assisted 5th and 6th grade teachers with behavior issues
  • Managed behavior on a daily basis/ referrals and resets/redirected behavior for student
  • Substitute Teacher for K-6th grade students/Specials
  • Assisted Principal with referrals / resets
  • Monitored classes /student behavior
  • Assisted with after-school care/ Children Zone periodically
  • Created an environment conducive for teaching 5th and 6th grade students
  • Brought behavior issues to a minimum and manageable for teachers in Agriculture/Language Arts/ Music and Homeroom

TITLE I PARENT COORDINATOR

HARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Editor of Monthly Newsletter / Publisher and creator of 2009 Year Book
  • Coordinated monthly family / student events, such as: Family CPR classes-assisted in maintaining the food/ clothing pantry for students
  • Assisted school counselor with family events for students
  • Assisted with other general duties according to the position

PARAPROFESSIONAL 21ST CENTURY SUMMER INSTRUCTOR

HOWARD ROOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2007 - 08.2008
  • Planned weekly lesson plans
  • Tutored students in math/spelling
  • Assisted teachers on field trips
  • Instructor for Animal Habitat and Science for 1st and 2nd graders

Education

Master of Science - Leadership

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05-2023

Doctorates - Leadership & Organizational Management

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
EVANSVILLE, IN
01.2020

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
EVANSVILLE, IN
01.2012

BS - Human Resource Management

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
EVANSVILLE, IN
01.2007

A.A.S - Associates of Applied Science and Specialty Software

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
EVANSVILLE, IN
01.2005

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Great Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

TEACHER /HOMEBOUND TEACHER

EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORP.
08.2017 - Current

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

EVSC SCHOOL CORPORATION
11.2015 - 05.2016

PT/SALES ASSOCIATE -SHOE DEPARTMENT

DILLARD'S DEPARTMENT STORE
10.2015 - 10.2016

TEACHER ASSIST/BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

JOSHUA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
02.2015 - 10.2015

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

AZTECA MILLING L.P.
08.2013 - 10.2016

TITLE I PARENT COORDINATOR

HARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2008 - 05.2009

PARAPROFESSIONAL 21ST CENTURY SUMMER INSTRUCTOR

HOWARD ROOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2007 - 08.2008

Doctorates - Leadership & Organizational Management

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY

BS - Human Resource Management

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY

A.A.S - Associates of Applied Science and Specialty Software

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Leadership

University of Evansville
Dr. Matressa D. Morgan