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Heather Morrissey

Gainesville,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic educator and seasoned photographer, excelling in classroom management and digital media photography. At Signal Hill Elementary, I enhanced learning through hands-on strategies and building relationships with my students. Mastered multitasking at Heather Morrissey Photography, and working as a talented and creative photojournalist for USAToday, in a fast-paced, competitive, high-pressure environment on Capital Hill, the White House and Washington, D.C.

My past two years of teaching has proven my ability to be thrown into the unknown, giving my ALL and proving to be a more than capable and successful teacher. Learning new content, teaching that content so that it is relatable to real life, keeping up with the curriculum pace and navigating big personalities in the classroom.

I operate well in both individual and team capacities. I'm hardworking, detail-oriented and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to work full-time and in person.


Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Third Grade and Fifth Grade

Prince William County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed classroom of up to 30 students, including English Learners
  • Prepared daily materials for classroom activities, lesson planned with my team, completed grading and report cards
  • Helping my school reach their School Improvement plan goal and my team reach their goal of above 80% in both Math and Reading SOL (Virginia Standards of Learning) scores. My scores reflected my ability to teach and get mastery of content
  • Worked with students and parents to facilitate them through the MTSS process (Multi-Tiered System of support, a robust framework that addresses students ability to learn: academic performance and behavioral issues
  • Implemented strategies for 504’s (a blueprint of how the school will support a student with a disability and remove learning barriers), and addressed behavioral concerns.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create a stimulating learning atmosphere for all students.
  • Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Researched and selected classroom materials and instructional tools in alignment with school requirements
  • Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement for individual students
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Attended staff meetings and served on committees as required

Independent Business Owner

Heather M Morrissey Photography
06.2004 - Current
  • Freelance photographer covering Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland: specializing in wedding, editorial, corporate, children and portrait photography
  • Manage clients online galleries, pricing and delivery of all orders
  • Mastered Adobe Photoshop to execute clients products
  • Promoted my talents via social media to generate new business. Network with other businesses and attract new customers


Staff Photographer

USA TODAY/Gannett
09.1999 - 06.2004
  • Photographed the DC political climate: members of Congress on Capitol Hill and the President of the United States, The White House
  • Highlights include covering the Inauguration of President Bush, the funeral of President Ronald Reagan, Gore/Bush election, Supreme Court protests and high profile portraits like First Lady Laura Bush, Senator Schumer and Senator Lieberman
  • Traveled to Cairo, Egypt to cover stories following the terrorist attacks on September 11
  • Studio photography to illustrate stories for the Gannett wire for our member newspapers
  • Editing text, posting pictures on the Gannet daily wire for Gannett newspapers
  • Daily correspondence with newspaper staff helping to build strong relationships with Gannett staff all over the United States
  • Archived high resolution images on computers and servers
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Managed day-to-day operations with strong organizational skills, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Collaborated with editorial team to produce visually compelling content for print and digital media.


Photographer

Gannett - Observer Dispatch
09.1995 - 04.1999
  • Photographed daily assignments (Spot News, Sports, Studio illustrations, Business, Enterprise, and Documentaries) to accompany reporters stories, caption writing
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Named Region 2 (NY state and Canada) NPPA Photographer of the Year 1996
  • Our Photo Department was awarded the Renee Meyer Award from the NPPA in 1995, 1996; recognizing outstanding achievement
  • Guest Speaker for the NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) at the Canadian conference

Education

Bachelor of Science - Photography

Ithaca College School of Communications
Ithaca, NY
1993

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Teacher, Third Grade and Fifth Grade

Prince William County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current

Independent Business Owner

Heather M Morrissey Photography
06.2004 - Current

Staff Photographer

USA TODAY/Gannett
09.1999 - 06.2004

Photographer

Gannett - Observer Dispatch
09.1995 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Science - Photography

Ithaca College School of Communications

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