Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Marissa Morgan

Marissa Morgan

Fitzgerald,GA

Summary

Marissa J. Morgan: 19+ years in education. Experienced kindergarten teacher, reading specialist, and instructional technology coach. Currently MTSS/504 Coordinator at Ben Hill Elementary. P-8 certified in early childhood and special education, dedicated to fostering student success through diverse educational roles.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Response to Intervention/504 Coordinator

Ben Hill Elementary School
2023.05 - Current

● Lead, support, monitor, and improve the implementation of school’s Multi-Tiered System of Support
● Schedule, monitor, and coordinate interventions and services (remediation/enrichment/acceleration/Gifted)
● Lead, observe, and supervise Intervention teachers
● Work with your Admin Team to schedule, coordinate and supervise school-wide testing and progress monitoring
● Work with your Admin Team to collect, analyze, and communicate data from school-wide testing and progress
monitoring
● Monitor and audit student portfolios, manage student withdrawal process as it pertains to RTI, student records,
portfolio documents
● Schedule and coordinate SST meetings with teachers and parents
● Coordinate and lead placement/retention of students
● Work with your Admin Team to develop rosters for upcoming school year
● Support and Monitor PLC Teams (You must attend all PLC team meetings) to address student concerns
● 504 Coordinator
● Hospital Homebound Coordinator
● Serve and assist as member of administrative team
● Coordinate and complete documentation evidence for potential sped referrals
● Provide PD on tier 2 interventions and progress monitor documentation for reporting purposes and
effectiveness
● For k-5 Complete Georgia Early Literacy Courses as scheduled on the pacing guide and provide follow-up PL to all
teachers. (All certified K-5 staff members are to complete these courses unless they are currently participating in
LETRS training)
● Conduct Classroom Observations with Feedback (The minimum number of observations is 12 per week.
Observations must be a minimum of 15 minutes) All Observations and Feedback are Formally Documented with
Teacher Signatures. These documents are to be uploaded every week and shared with your Admin Team,
Curriculum Director, and Reading Recovery Specialist. Do not schedule your observations during assessment
time. All observations will be conducted during instruction time. All feedback from the MTSS Specialist should be
in a support role. Any other issue is to be handled by Administration (Principal of the school)
● Provide professional development to ensure that all teachers and school level specialist understand policies,
procedures, and responsibilities
● Meet with MTSS specialists to provide training and support and communicate daily with them to ensure
continuity and consistency of support and communication to others
● Lead behavior intervention team (up-date plans, protocols, documents as needed to accommodate
documentation accuracy) and meet with BIT quarterly for overall implementation as needed for individual
students/teachers
● Work with the Director of student services and Gifted teachers to identify students for gifted referral and testing
● Develop specific goals for gifted students and set quarterly meetings for progress monitoring (goals should be
set by teachers, but RTI Coordinators will direct how this will look based on district requirements.)
● Update MTSS manual yearly
● Respond to Emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
● Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated
by the Superintendent.

BHES Instructional Technology Coach (Grades 3-5)

Ben Hill Elementary School
2021.05 - 2023.05
  • Develop Professional Learning - Introduce educators to new technologies, instructional strategies, and materials that can help students learn more
  • Provide Training - Identify and offer technology training in schools, such as an introductory course to ensure a consistent level of understanding
  • Support Teachers - Plan and model effective instructional technology practices, co-teach, and analyze data
  • Oversee transitions - Help teachers and students use new technology and manage technological transitions on campus
  • Collaborate - Work with school leaders, the Department of Instructional Technology, and other administrative offices
  • Bridge Changes - Help teachers implement district initiatives and keep up with changes in standards, policies, and procedures

First Grade Virtual Teacher (full year)

Ben Hill Primary School
2020.07 - 2021.05

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS) Training Presenter

Ben Hill County Schools
2017.09 - 2021.05

ESGI (Software) Trainer

Ben Hill Primary School
2016.08 - 2021.05

Educational Software for Guiding Instruction (ESGI) trainer and assessment creator for classroom assessments and progress monitoring (for tier II and tier III).

Monitor Enrichment Program, K-8 Teacher/PC Lab Instructor

Monitor Enrichment Program
2000.08 - 2020.09

Ben Hill Primary School K-2 Intervention Teacher

Ben Hill Primary School
2019.07 - 2020.05

Education

Gifted Endorsement -

Coastal Plains RESA
Lenox, GA

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
05.2005

Master of Education - Special Education/Interrelated Studies

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Fitzgerald High School
Fitzgerald, Georgia
05.2000

Skills

  • Competence with educational technology
  • MTSS/504 Coordinator
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson plan creation
  • Record keeping
  • Website development and utilization of the Internet for educational purposes
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Google for Education Level I and II Certification
  • Proficient in using Promethean Board and accompanying hardware and software (ActivStudio)
  • Possesses excellent leadership skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and planning skills
  • Demonstrates sound work ethics
  • Self-motivated, initiative with a high level of energy
  • Excellent communication skill (children and parent oriented)
  • Knowledge of developmental theory and corresponding practice of education

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year Nomination (2018)
  • VARtek Classroom Success Stories Spotlight on Technology in the Classroom (2013)
  • Georgia Power New Teacher Grant Recipient (2006)
  • Most Outstanding Student-Special Education/Early Childhood Education Interrelated Program (2005)
  • Nominee for Annie Power Hopper Award (2005)
  • Golden Key Honor Society (2005)
  • Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society (2005)
  • Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society (2005)
  • National Dean's List (2000-2006)
  • Summa cum laude (2005-2006)

Affiliations

Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)

Timeline

Response to Intervention/504 Coordinator

Ben Hill Elementary School
2023.05 - Current

BHES Instructional Technology Coach (Grades 3-5)

Ben Hill Elementary School
2021.05 - 2023.05

First Grade Virtual Teacher (full year)

Ben Hill Primary School
2020.07 - 2021.05

Ben Hill Primary School K-2 Intervention Teacher

Ben Hill Primary School
2019.07 - 2020.05

Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS) Training Presenter

Ben Hill County Schools
2017.09 - 2021.05

ESGI (Software) Trainer

Ben Hill Primary School
2016.08 - 2021.05

Monitor Enrichment Program, K-8 Teacher/PC Lab Instructor

Monitor Enrichment Program
2000.08 - 2020.09

Gifted Endorsement -

Coastal Plains RESA

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Valdosta State University

Master of Education - Special Education/Interrelated Studies

Valdosta State University

High School Diploma -

Fitzgerald High School
Marissa Morgan