Gina Morningstar
Whiteville,NC
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners' needs and abilities. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive and productive learning environment. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices ensures solid foundation for student growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Bladen County Schools
Bladenboro, NC
08.2011 - 07.2024
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
Preschool Teacher
Columbus County Schools
Chadbourn, NC
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
Preschool Teacher
Catawba County Schools
Hickory, NC
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Observed children to record development.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
Education
No Degree - Birth Through Kindergarten Certification
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Hickory05-2001
Master of Education - Middle Grades ELA Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Hickory, NC08-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Middle Grades Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Effective communication
- Technology utilization
- Organizational abilities
- Time efficiency
- Professional collaboration
- Community involvement
- Differentiated instruction
- Early childhood development
- Documentation and record keeping
Affiliations
- Member, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Choir of First Baptist Church, Whiteville, North Carolina
Honors
- Mother (Best Job In the World) of two successful, wonderful, loving, adult children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Bladen County Schools
08.2011 - 07.2024
Preschool Teacher
Columbus County Schools
08.2007 - 08.2011
Preschool Teacher
Catawba County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2007
Master of Education - Middle Grades ELA Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Lenoir-Rhyne College
No Degree - Birth Through Kindergarten Certification
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Some College (No Degree) - Middle Grades Education
North Carolina State University