Erica Morrow
Eagan,MN
Summary
Educator skilled in fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to manage classroom dynamics and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues and achieving measurable academic results. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about promoting student success through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Thomas Lake Elementary
Eagan, MN
08.2024 - Current
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and active participation for 22 students.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Served as a member of the school's PBIS committee, helping to develop and implement behavior support strategies across the building.
- Participated in weekly PLC meetings to analyze data, increasing reading fluency scores from 18% to 45% of students reading with 95% accuracy and automaticity within a 4 week period.
Kindergarten Teacher
Thomas Lake Elementary
Eagan, MN
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress, including writing a weekly newsletter to all grade-level families.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Kindergarten Teacher
Baypoint Preparatory Academy-San Diego
San Marcos, CA
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers, including small group activities, to increase student achievement in foundational literacy skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Elementary And Special Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN12.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Early childhood development
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- LETRS Training - 2023
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Thomas Lake Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Thomas Lake Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Baypoint Preparatory Academy-San Diego
01.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Hamline University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Elementary And Special Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Personal Information
Title: Elementary Teacher