Morgan Watson
Teacher
Athena,Oregon
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Highly tolerant and dedicated to supporting a safe and productive classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Extremely proficient in writing and editing skills, typing, researching, etc. Self-motivated, efficient, and hard working in all aspects of life.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Athena Weston School District
Athena , OR
2017.08 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Farm Hand
S&C Farms
Athena , Oregon
2006.08 - Current
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Drove Semi to haul wheat from field to elevators.
Pizza Maker
Big Johns Pizza
Pendleton , OR
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Cooked pizza, calzones, bread sticks, wings and pasta.
- Reduced ingredient waste when creating pizzas by following pan size, dough quantity requirements and topping measurements.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making and dough preparation.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Collaborated with manager immediately when serious equipment failures occurred to resolve quickly and avoid slow-downs.
- Oversaw inventory and restocked ingredients following First-In First Out (FIFO) method to minimize spoilage.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Completed training to learn additional techniques for making new and seasonal items.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
Troutdale , Oregon
2014.03 - 2016.06
- Worked with other team members to conduct sales to customers.
- Communicated with stores across region to check availability and produce sales.
- Ordered supplies.
- Worked directly with store manager on how to improve sales.
- Organized store to produce maximum sales.
- Increased store sales by 10%
- Highest sales number 5 consecutive months.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Multidisciplinary Studies
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 2014.09 - 2016.06
Associate of Arts - Education
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR 2012.09 - 2014.06
High School Diploma -
Weston McEwen High School
Athena, OR 2000.08 - 2012.05
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Teacher
Athena Weston School District
2017.08 - Current
Pizza Maker
Big Johns Pizza
2015.10 - 2016.10
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Multidisciplinary Studies
Eastern Oregon University
2014.09 - 2016.06
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
2014.03 - 2016.06
Associate of Arts - Education
Mt. Hood Community College
2012.09 - 2014.06
Farm Hand
S&C Farms
2006.08 - Current
High School Diploma -
Weston McEwen High School
2000.08 - 2012.05
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