Jenee Morris
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Substitute Teacher with extensive knowledge of child development and proven classroom management skills. Expertise in fostering student engagement and effectively addressing behavioral challenges. Committed to adhering to lesson plans while ensuring educational continuity. Seeking permanent position to contribute to team success and student development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Fairfax School District
2016 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse student abilities.
- Provided individualized support through extra help sessions and tailored lesson plans for struggling students.
- Increased student engagement using interactive learning techniques.
- Established consistent routines and clear behavioral expectations to improve classroom management.
- Developed creative lesson plans to address various learning styles, promoting equal success opportunities.
- Actively participated in professional development to remain informed on educational best practices.
- Monitored student performance, offering constructive feedback to guide instruction.
4th grade
Panama Buena Vista School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
- 95% Intervention
- Google Apps for Education – Teaching with Technology
- Rick Morris Training
- DII Training
- BTSA – first year
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
2nd grade
American Elementary School
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Planned and taught a 4-week unit in physical science that met 2nd grade content standards
- Planned and taught daily math lessons for Money, Measurement, Time and Data
- Taught daily English Language Arts including reading, spelling and grammar
- Planned and provided small group instruction in reading and math centers
- Participated in weekly 2nd grade professional learning community meetings
- Attended school-wide data meetings
- Assessed student learning and planned instruction based upon assessment results
- Classroom management using Class DOJO and color change behavior system
Roosevelt Elementary School, Bakersfield City School District
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Established classroom rules, routines and expectations for new school year
- Implemented classroom behavior management system with Class Dojo and color system
- Administered quarterly benchmark, analyzed results for strategic student grouping
- Conducted first quarter parent conferences utilizing translator when needed
- Created age-appropriate lessons and activities based on transitional kindergarten standards
- Utilized behavior management techniques and adapted instruction to address behavioral and learning issues
6th grade - GATE
American Elementary School
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Taught math, social studies, language arts, PE and science over a twelve week period
- Differentiated instruction for the learning needs and styles of students
- Assessed student learning formally and informally and planned instruction based upon assessment results
- Used cooperative and collaborative activities to enhance student learning
- Practiced classroom management and maintained class routines
Social Services Supervisor
Kern County Department Of Human Services
08.1994 - 06.2006
- Advanced internal communication efforts through timely reporting on department accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities for growth to senior leadership team members.
- Developed comprehensive social services programs addressing the specific needs of diverse populations.
- Optimized resource allocation by assessing programmatic needs against budgetary constraints, making informed decisions on staffing levels and service provision adjustments accordingly.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by implementing individualized support plans and case management strategies.
- Provided supervision and mentorship to new social workers, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Fostered a culture of accountability within the department by promoting performance-driven goal setting and reinforcing professional standards of conduct.
- Conducted regular case reviews with staff members, emphasizing adherence to best practices in social work interventions.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant federal, state, local regulations pertaining to the provision of social services within the organization''s scope of practice.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining high levels of client service and accurate documentation.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary, ensuring safety for clients and staff members.
- Collaborated with community organizations to establish partnerships that benefited clients'' well-being and access to resources.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through outcome measures, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.
- Improved team efficiency by providing staff training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University
Bakersfield, CAMultiple Subject Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Relationship management
- Adaptability
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student tutoring
- Smartboard technology
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability
Certification
- RICA: 2014
- CSET: 2013
- CBEST: 1993
- ELA: 2015-05
- CPR: 2025
Credentials
Multiple Subject Credential, granted May 13, 2015
Other Related Experience
- Instructional Assistant:
- Bakersfield Adult School - English as a Second Language, five years, 1985-1990
- Individual, small and whole group instruction in English to adult learners using a variety of SDAIE strategies
- Grading, attendance, materials support
- Kern County Superintendent of Schools – Special Education, 2 years, 1983-1985
- Supervised students from age 8 through age 18 with Down Syndrome
- Assisted in teaching students daily living and social skills
- Supported secondary aged students during art class, specifically with motor skills - manipulating scissors, pasting, modeling clay, puppet making and painting. Assisted in instruction of basic money skills, teaching to count using one-to-one correspondence
- Feeder for severely mentally handicapped – assisted in feeding and changing secondary aged children during noon period.
- Preschool Teacher:
- Sunshine Center Preschool – 1993-1994
- Group Counselor, Kern County Department of Human Services
- A Miriam Jamison Children’s Center, Kern County Department of Human Services, 1994-97
- Social Services Worker/Supervisor:
- Kern County Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services, 1997 – 2006
Timeline
4th grade
Panama Buena Vista School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
2nd grade
American Elementary School
03.2015 - 06.2015
Roosevelt Elementary School, Bakersfield City School District
09.2014 - 12.2014
6th grade - GATE
American Elementary School
03.2014 - 06.2014
Social Services Supervisor
Kern County Department Of Human Services
08.1994 - 06.2006
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Fairfax School District
2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University
Multiple Subject Credential - Education
Fresno Pacific University Bakersfield
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