Erin Morris
Sherburn,MN
Summary
I am a Kindergarten Teacher at Martin County West Schools, skilled in fostering a nurturing environment that promotes curiosity and collaboration. I have a wealth of experience in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher communication. I have successfully mentored new teachers, and teacher-trainees. I enjoy enhancing student engagement through play-based learning and effective behavior management strategies. I am committed to meeting the diverse needs of my students with empathy and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Martin County West Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged student curiosity, collaboration, and kindness.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided feedback to families.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota- Morris
Morris, MN05-2018
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Faculty collaboration
- Emotional support for Students
- New Curriculum Selection
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Supervisor for clinical students
- Supervisor for student teachers
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of teachers in the development and research of selecting a new math curriculum.
- Collaborated with team of district employees in the logistics of building a new school.
- Supervised 4 student teachers, and 10 clinical students
- Been a Mentor teacher for a newly hired teacher
Certification
- MN License in Elementary Education (K-6): expires 6-30 2028
- On Track to be fully LETRS certifies by end of May 2026
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Martin County West Schools
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota- Morris