Dedicated education and communications professional with experie
Katherine W. Morse
Education and Marketing
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong track record in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates adaptability and effective interpersonal skills, excelling in both independent and team settings—proven ability to quickly learn new systems and respond to last-minute changes while delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Overview
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Work History
Special Education Teacher
Altama Elementary School
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2024 - Current
- First and second grade co-teacher for reading and math.
- Small group reading with Really Great Reading.
- Kindergarten, and second through fifth grade.
- English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, writing and reading.
- Individualized instruction and differentiated learning.
- Assessment and progress monitoring.
- GO IEP.
Branding Guru
Vixen Creative Marketing, LLC
St. Simons Island, Georgia
01.2019 - Current
- Digital and social media marketing including content creation, brand development, logo design, search engine optimization, management, and customer retention.
- Research and competitor analysis.
- Educating clients.
- Event promotion.
- Developing outstanding presentations.
Special Education Teacher
Sugarmill Elementary School
Saint Marys, Georgia
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Special Education for IEP and 504 students.
- Assessment and progress monitoring.
- English Language Arts and Math for grades second and third for support.
- Science and history for school students that are below grade level.
- Fundraising assistance.
Success in Academics Teacher (Special Education)
Brunswick Christian Academy
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Special Education for IEP and 504 students.
- Assessment and progress monitoring.
- English Language Arts and Math for grades second and third for support.
- Science and history for school students that are below grade level.
- Fundraising assistance.
Development and Social Media Coordinator / Accounts Payable Coordinator
Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc.
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed relationships as community liaison, acquired sponsorships, and built & maintained volunteer groups.
- Fundraised including store proceeds, event planning including 5K, golf tournament & silent auctions, and built donor & corporate donor bases.
- Social media and brand awareness through original content for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, maintained the website through WordPress; and data entry in donorperfect.net and Excel.
- Attended nonprofit fairs, vendor at mental health conferences, seminars, webinars, and public speaking engagements.
- Assisted in updating and wrote brochures, photographer, created the Volunteer Guide, e-newsletter through Constant Contact, wrote a quarterly newsletter, hosted quarterly breakfast with tour, created conference materials, and kept the presentation broads up-to-date.
- Assisted in accounts payable, updated billing with account holder’s database entry, kept records current and used QuickBooks for Nonprofits.
- Researched possible grant opportunities, assisted in grant writing like United Way of Coastal Georgia, fundraised and gathered donors, worked with volunteer groups, social media, maintained the website, and data entry.
Education
Decorate of Education - Special Education
Walden University
12-2027
Masters of Arts - Special Education, General Curriculum P-12 with a Reading Endorsement
Georgia Southern University
07-2024
Masters of Science - Marketing, Concentration - Digital Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Concentration – Human Services
College of Coastal Georgia
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Minor – Archaeology
Sweet Briar College
05-2001
Skills
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Brand management
- Effective communication
- Event planning
- Assessment strategies
- Special education strategies
- Social media management
- Evidence-based assessment
- Relationship building
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Adobe CC
- Canva
- Ripl
- Constant Contact
- WordPress
- QuickBooks
- Over
- Wix
- Weebly
- Google Applications
- Social Media Apps
- CapCut
- Bazzart
- Boosted
- Google Classroom
- Salesforce
- Squarespace
- ChatGPT
- MagicschoolAI
- Really Great Reading
- IXL
- IReady
- MAP Growth
- Amaria Learning
- Classroom integration
- Behavior modification
- Group and individual instruction
- Student support
- Social integration
- Elementary education
- Curriculum adjustments
- De-escalation techniques
- IEP implementation
- Classroom management
- Data collection
- MS Office proficient
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Emotional support
- Augmentative communication
- Inclusion strategies
- Transition planning
- Parent communication
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Social skills development
- Progress evaluations
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Visual supports
- Team collaboration
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Skills development
- Social skills training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Data management
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy intervention
- Learning style assessments
- Behavior modifications
- Behavior intervention plans
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Special education
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Assessment administration
- Autism spectrum
- Scheduling proficiency
- Individualized instruction
- Content creation
- Progress monitoring
- Communication skills
- Research methodologies
- American federation of teachers
- Co-teaching experience
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Georgia Education Association
- Differentiated instruction
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Sensory integration
- MS Office proficient
Responsibilities And Impact
Education & Special Education
- Co-taught reading and mathematics in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms, providing whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction.
- Delivered English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing, and Reading instruction across Kindergarten through 5th grade, with targeted academic support for students below grade level.
- Implemented Really Great Reading small-group interventions to support foundational literacy skills.
- Provided special education services for students with IEPs and 504 plans, including differentiated instruction and accommodations.
- Conducted assessment and progress monitoring to inform instruction and document student growth.
- Managed and documented services using GO IEP and supported intervention planning for grades 2–3 in ELA and Math.
- Led digital and social media marketing initiatives, including content creation, brand development, logo design, SEO, and customer engagement strategies.
- Developed and executed social marketing strategies, including a company hurricane preparedness communications plan.
- Managed content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Google My Business, Pinterest, and YouTube using Hootsuite.
- Conducted research, social listening, competitor analysis, and performance tracking using Google Analytics.
- Created graphics, videos, and promotional materials using Canva, Adobe Spark, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Ripl.
- Served as in-house photographer for events and marketing campaigns; maintained brand consistency across platforms.
- Maintained websites and content using WordPress, SqaureSpace and Wix.
- Built and maintained strong relationships as a community liaison, securing sponsorships and managing volunteer groups.
- Planned and supported fundraising initiatives, including 5K races, golf tournaments, silent auctions, and retail-based fundraising.
- Developed donor and corporate donor databases using Excel and DonorPerfect.
- Assisted with grant research and writing, including applications to organizations such as United Way of Coastal Georgia.
- Created brochures, volunteer guides, newsletters, and e-newsletters using Constant Contact; supported conference and event materials.
- Supported accounts payable and billing processes using QuickBooks for Nonprofits.
- Represented organizations at nonprofit fairs, conferences, webinars, and public speaking engagements.
Technology Proficiency
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Adobe CC
- Canva
- Ripl
- Constant Contact
- WordPress
- QuickBooks
- Over
- Wix
- Weebly
- Google Applications
- Social Media Apps
- CapCut
- Bazzart
- Boosted
- Google Classroom
- Salesforce
- Squarespace
- ChatGPT
- Magicschool.AI
- Really Great Reading
- IXL
- IReady
- MAP Growth
- Amaria Learning
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Altama Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sugarmill Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Success in Academics Teacher (Special Education)
Brunswick Christian Academy
01.2020 - 01.2023
Branding Guru
Vixen Creative Marketing, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Development and Social Media Coordinator / Accounts Payable Coordinator
Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Decorate of Education - Special Education
Walden University
Masters of Arts - Special Education, General Curriculum P-12 with a Reading Endorsement
Georgia Southern University
Masters of Science - Marketing, Concentration - Digital Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Concentration – Human Services
College of Coastal Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Minor – Archaeology
Sweet Briar College