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Morgan J. Steck

Denver,CO

Summary

Provide quality education in an inclusive setting, grades Pre-k-3.

Early childhood education professional skilled in developing and implementing specialized learning plans. Proven ability to foster inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, with skills in behavior management and individualized instruction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Special Educator

Cherry Creek School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for each student''s progress, interventions, and accommodations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and inform future instruction strategies.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need and inform instructional strategies for optimal student progress.
  • Communicated and collaborated with other multidisciplinary team members to support students.

Early Childhood Special Educator

Englewood School District
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for each student''s progress, interventions, and accommodations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and inform future instruction strategies.
  • Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and multisensory materials.
  • Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based instructional methods within the field of Early Childhood Special Education.

Preschool Intervention Specialist

Eastwood Local Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • SUTQ 5 Star Program
  • On site supervisor for ODE licensing
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
  • Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
  • Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.

Classroom Mentor Teacher

Bowling Green State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Mentored 1 BGSU student in her junior year placement.
  • Completed methods and student teaching in my classroom.
  • Provided daily feedback and formal observations.
  • Implemented mentoring program for student teacher in my classroom.

Preschool Intervention Specialist

Wood County Educational Service Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • SUTQ 5 Star Program
  • Servicing typical and special needs students in the Eastwood Local School District
  • Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Modified lesson plans and adapted instructional materials to facilitate inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborate with members of Preschool team (OT, PT, SLP, Psych)
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.

Classroom Teacher

Envision Pathways to Stem Summer Camp
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated various hands on STEM workshops/ simulations in a classroom setting from 8am-4pm.
  • Educated children ages 8-11
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.

Classroom Teacher

Envision Pathways to STEM Summer Camp
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated various hands on STEM workshops/ simulations in a classroom setting 8am-4pm.
  • Educated children ages 8-11
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.

K-5 Daily Substitute

Winterfield Venture Academy
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Small group intervention
  • Classroom management
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.

Project Coordinator

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Supervised daycare counselors during daily activities with children ages 0-5.
  • Evaluated daycare counselors skills and abilities to work with children.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment.

Child Daycare Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Working with children ages 0-12
  • Supported individual child development through tailored educational activities and one-on-one attention.
  • Established a nurturing environment by fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

K & 1 Intervention Specialist Student Teaching

Longfellow Elementary
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Implemented IEP goals through engaging and interactive lesson plans
  • Co-taught with general education teachers in K & 1st
  • Enhanced student outcomes by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and techniques.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
  • Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.

Methods: Kindergarten

Longfellow Elementary
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Methods / Student Teaching: Inclusive Preschool

WSOS Head Start
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Created and implemented all lesson plans
  • Surveyed various classroom management styles and evaluated efficiency
  • Professional development workshops

Nanny

Denver Nuggets Family Room
01.2023 - Current
  • Supervise children ages 2-10 years old
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, and socialization.

Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed class of 8-12 children
  • Implemented soccer shots curriculum
  • Implemented and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills aligned with soccer shots curriculum.

Child Daycare Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Counselor at Schweinfurt, Germany Child Day Care Center Army Base
  • Designed and implemented summer activities / lesson plans
  • Increased parent satisfaction with consistent communication regarding their child''s progress, needs, and achievements.

Day Camp Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Counselor at the School Age Care Center on Caitlin Air Force Base
  • Designed and implemented summer activities/ lesson plans
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a cohesive team environment conducive to a successful camp experience.
  • Enhanced camper experience by implementing fun and educational activities tailored to various age groups.

Day Camp Director

Yokosuka School Age Care Center, U.S. Naval Station
06.2015 - 09.2015


  • Organized weekly field trips off and on base.
  • Increased camper satisfaction by developing and implementing engaging camp programs and activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, medical information, emergency contacts.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.

Direct Support Professional

Bittersweet Farms Assisted Living for Adults with Autism
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assisted individuals with daily living needs

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
05-2016

Skills

  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Play-based learning
  • Inclusive teaching strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Data collection
  • Individualized education plans
  • Child assessment
  • Differentiated Instruction

Related Experiences With Us Department Of Defense


  • Child Daycare Counselor, Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Fall 2016, Working with children ages 0-12, Implemented lesson plans and activities to develop social emotional skills
  • Day Camp Director, Yokosuka School Age Care Center, U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, Summer 2015, Supervised counselors during daily activities with campers, Built leadership skills, Team Building, Coordinated end of the year Dessertfest for parents and campers, Helped organize weekly field trips off and on base
  • Day Camp Counselor, Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Summer 2014, Counselor at the School Age Care Center on Caitlin Air Force Base, Designed and implemented summer activities/ lesson plans, Behavior Management
  • Child Daycare Counselor, Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Schweinfurt, Germany, Summer 2013, Counselor at Schweinfurt, Germany Child Day Care Center Army Base, Designed and implemented summer activities / lesson plan, Enhanced cultural awareness and sensitivity to customs and cultural differences

Work Related Experience

  • Game Day Care, Denver Nuggets, Nanny, Denver, Colorado, 01/23-Present, Supervise children ages 2-10 years old, Engage with children and implement activities
  • Soccer Shots, Soccer Coach, Denver, Colorado, 07/20-06/22, Manage class of 8-12 children, Implement soccer shots curriculum
  • Bittersweet Farms Assisted Living for Adults with Autism, Direct Support Professional, Whitehouse, Ohio, 12/15-08/16, Assisted individuals with daily living needs

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Educator

Cherry Creek School District
07.2023 - Current

Nanny

Denver Nuggets Family Room
01.2023 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Envision Pathways to Stem Summer Camp
07.2021 - 08.2021

Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots
07.2020 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Special Educator

Englewood School District
08.2019 - 07.2023

Preschool Intervention Specialist

Eastwood Local Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019

Classroom Mentor Teacher

Bowling Green State University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Preschool Intervention Specialist

Wood County Educational Service Center
08.2017 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher

Envision Pathways to STEM Summer Camp
06.2017 - 07.2017

K-5 Daily Substitute

Winterfield Venture Academy
03.2017 - 06.2017

Project Coordinator

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
03.2017 - 06.2017

Child Daycare Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
09.2016 - 12.2016

K & 1 Intervention Specialist Student Teaching

Longfellow Elementary
03.2016 - 06.2016

Direct Support Professional

Bittersweet Farms Assisted Living for Adults with Autism
12.2015 - 08.2016

Methods: Kindergarten

Longfellow Elementary
09.2015 - 12.2015

Day Camp Director

Yokosuka School Age Care Center, U.S. Naval Station
06.2015 - 09.2015

Methods / Student Teaching: Inclusive Preschool

WSOS Head Start
09.2014 - 05.2015

Day Camp Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
06.2014 - 09.2014

Child Daycare Counselor

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services
06.2013 - 09.2013

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Bowling Green State University
Morgan J. Steck