Morgan Alexander
MN
Summary
Passionate and student-centered educator with five years of experience teaching English Language Arts. Committed to communicating effectively, working collaboratively, and fostering discussion and reflection surrounding instruction, which leads to professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Forest Lake Area Middle School
Forest Lake, MN
08.2020 - Current
- ELA Instructional Review Team – Member (2021–Present)
- Standards Based Grading Early Implementer – (Present)
- New Teacher Onboarding Mentor – (2024-Present)
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
– Team Member (2021–Present)
- Catalyst Training Participant – Training, classroom coaching observations, and site visit
- Lexia ASPIRE Professional Learning – Completed (2023)
- Middle School Redesign Team – Member (2023–2025)
- Yearbook Advisor – (2021–Present)
- PLC Summer Institute – Participant (2021)
Consultant
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Edina, MN
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Created lesson plans and paced students through literacy programs based on data and observations
- Oversaw student progress and instruction while reporting to parents in a timely manner
- Ensured instructional fidelity and provided staff with feedback and support for their development
Clinician
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Edina, MN
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented the Visualizing and Verbalizing® and Seeing Stars® programs to develop comprehension and critical thinking, and phonological and orthographic processing
- Engaged students of all ages in intensive and dynamic one-on-one sessions
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Teachers On Call
Saint Paul, MN
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered lesson plans while maintaining established classroom expectations, routines, and procedures at various elementary and secondary schools in the St. Paul Public School District
English Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Program In France
Le Haillan, France
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Created and taught English lessons to French middle school students at Collège Emile Zola
- Collaborated with various English teachers, co-taught and led classes, and assisted students with pronunciation and speaking skills
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education And Teaching
Saint Paul, MN05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English And Business Management (Double Major)
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2016
Skills
- Data-informed instruction and assessment
- Instructional differentiation
- Fostering curiosity in lifelong learners
- Building rapport with students and staff
- Parent/family communication
- Curriculum development
- Positive learning environment with high expectations
- Canvas, Google Classroom, Synergy, and Student Support Time
- Strong collaboration with PLC and interdisciplinary teams
- Practices self-reflection and uses feedback to improve craft
Timeline
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Forest Lake Area Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Consultant
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
06.2019 - 01.2020
Clinician
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
06.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Teachers On Call
10.2017 - 06.2018
English Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Program In France
10.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Secondary Education And Teaching
Bachelor of Arts - English And Business Management (Double Major)
University of St. Thomas