MORGAN CLAYTON
Katy,TX
Summary
Certified Yoga Teacher completed through LifeTime Fitness. Trained to guide students in yoga through asanas, praynayama and meditation. Thoroughly trained in Ashtanga, Flow, Slow Burn and Surrender. Seeking an opportunity to apply skills and experience to motivate and educate clients in the benefits of yoga. Using years of experience in education to reach all levels and promote growth in every student and to create a peaceful, supportive atmosphere that inspires and deepens each student's practice.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
08.2011 - Current
- Manager, referee, counselor, housekeeper, personal chef and chauffer to 3 beautifully independent daughters ages 12, 10 and 8.
3rd Grade Teacher
Alexander Elementary, Katy ISD
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with team of 13 to plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
3rd Grade Teacher
Barrington Place Elementary, Fort Bend ISD
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Headed student counsel for campus, which included organizing volunteer efforts, fundraisers and student team building activities.
- Served as team lead, which includes collaborating with administrators on classroom policies and classroom management, with focus on integrating and implementing latest education strategies.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2003
Skills
- Building Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Planning
- Strength and Conditioning
- Multitasking Abilities
- Group Dynamics
- Life-Long Learner
- Relationship and Community Building
- Passionate
- Mindful Healthy lifestyle
Accomplishments
I am a walk organizer, volunteer and fundraiser for the Children's Tumor Foundation (a non-profit charity). My family and I attended our first walk in 2014 and have since organized 5 walks for the greater Houston area. Our walk raises money to help find a cure for the genetic condition Neurofibromatosis (NF). In total, our walk has raised over $300,000 for the foundation.
I volunteer as a women's bible study leader and Sunday school teacher for my church and have done so for the past 8 years.
Hobbies; Fitness, Healthy Living, Food Blogger
Fitness has always been a part of my life beginning with basketball which I played year round from the age of 7-18. I joined my first gym after graduating college and fell in love with group fitness and yoga. I then became very passionate about healthy living and cooking. My passion increased once becoming a mom and making the decision to stay home and raise our family. I started a food blog focusing on nutritious recipes and the value of family involvement in meal preparation.
Certification
- 200 HR Lifetime Yoga Teacher Training Program as directed by Jonny Kest; Led by Stacey Page and Johny Ruvalcaba - February-June 2023
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom
08.2011 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Alexander Elementary, Katy ISD
08.2008 - 07.2011
3rd Grade Teacher
Barrington Place Elementary, Fort Bend ISD
01.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University