Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Preferred to be called
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Irene Morris

Glenville,New York
Irene Morris

Summary

Seasoned Lead Teacher with proven experience producing lesson plans that balance education with fun. Natural leader skilled at boosting group social development, physical abilities and academic development with strategic initiatives. Collaborates with staff on comprehensive learning and working strategies.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Sprouts Childcare Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Guided new teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state and age curricula.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, health documents, and developmental progress to reflect upon how each month went in my classroom.

Maple Leaf Childcare Center, Glenville, NY

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
2019.04 - 2022.03 (2 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Was promoted to the youngest lead teacher in the center.
  • Fought and defied social stigmas that I wasn't competent enough because of my age.
  • The children showed me how much patience, communication, and spirit is needed to have a successful classroom.
  • Utilized my college-level psychology education from high school in my classroom.
  • Experimented with unique and fun lesson plans that promoted curiosity within the student's development.
  • Worked alongside many different types of teachers which allowed me to create a sense of what I wanted to implement in my own classroom.
  • I mentored my assistant in developing her own form of teaching

BayState Elevators, Albany, NY

Market Research Analyst Intern
2018.05 - 2018.09 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Analyzed and consolidated data from different sources to generate campaign performance reports.
  • Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
  • Monitored marketing and sales trends to generate forecasts and measure effectiveness of connecting with clients in connecticut.

Education

University At Albany , Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2024

University Overview

  • Taking numerous classes applying to family systems, addictions, ethics , child development, and compulsive behaviors.
  • Accepted to the transfer excellence program
  • Ski and Snowboard club Member

Schenectady County Community College , Scotia, NY

Associate of Science from Human Services
05.2022

University Overview

  • Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President for a year.
  • President's List Fall 2020-Spring 2021.
  • Dean's List Fall 2021-Spring 2022.
  • Lead a class based community service project where I was in charge of 6 older peers. Raised 700 dollars towards meeting the needs for families in need and local children in foster care.
  • Lead PTK community service chapter program for the same organization. Accumulated numerous bags of children's clothing throughout my last spring semester.
  • Finished with a 3.87 GPA

Skills

  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Parental Communication
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Active Listening
  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Community Engagement
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor

Preferred to be called

Irena Morris

Accomplishments

  • Have lead numerous community service groups from high school to present time
  • Successfully completed over 100 hours of state-lead early childhood training

Affiliations

  • Thing's of My Very Own agency, Schenectady

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Creative Sprouts Childcare Center
2022.03 - Current (2 years & 6 months)

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Maple Leaf Childcare Center
2019.04 - 2022.03 (2 years & 11 months)

Market Research Analyst Intern

BayState Elevators
2018.05 - 2018.09 (4 months)

University At Albany

Bachelor of Science from Psychology

Schenectady County Community College

Associate of Science from Human Services
Irene Morris