Morganne D. Haughton
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
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. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Teacher Leadership Development
Teach for America
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Teacher Leadership Development
- As a Manager of Teacher Leadership Development, I provide individualized support for teachers in the corps
- I manage, coach, and develop our corps members so that they are more effective in the classroom
- I am also involved in the communities where our teachers teach, and engage with principals, students, and families.
- Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
4th Grade Math Teacher
Oliver Elementary
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - 02.2022
- As a 4th grade teacher at Oliver Elementary I worked with a classroom of diverse students from many backgrounds
- As the team lead, I held weekly grade level/data meeting in my classroom to discuss progress made by students, as well as areas of strength and improvements
- I worked as a liaison between my team and administration, and advocate for my students and team to the best of my abilities
- I worked closely with the families in the community as well as the community partners.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
4th Grade Math Teacher
KIPP WAYS Primary
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
4th Grade Teacher- Team Lead
Hayes K-8
Birmingham, AL
08.2014 - 05.2018
- As a 4th grade teacher at Hayes K-8, I work with a classroom of diverse students from many backgrounds
- I teach all subjects and differentiate for the many different levels and interest in my class
- As the team lead I hold weekly grade level/data meeting in my classroom to discuss progress made by students, as well as areas of strength and improvements
- I work as a liaison between my team and administration, and advocate for my students and team to the best of my abilities.
- 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.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Elementary Education Content Leader
Teach For America
Birmingham, AL
06.2016 - 05.2017
- As a Content leader with Teach For America, I worked with the incoming elementary educators to assist them on having a smooth transition into the classroom with their content material
- I held professional development sessions on how to create effective stations in the classroom, how to lesson plan, how to differentiate instruction, how to unit plan, how to motivate students, and how to use student data to boost student achievement.
- Supported teachers throughout the school year
Math/Pre-Algebra Teacher
RC Hatch
Uniontown, AL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Summer Program
RH Bearden
Sumner, MS
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Physical Education Teacher
Mt.Sinai Jr Academy
Orlando, FL
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Math Tutor
Varsity Tutors
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Tutored 2 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2022
Master of Education - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN08.2012
Skills
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Character Design
- Providing Feedback
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Academic Performance Improvement
Accomplishments
- Achieved highest ACAP test scores in the district
- Documented and resolved student behavior concerns which led to less school suspensions, through the use of social emotional learning.
- Doctoral level research of trauma informed teaching practices
- Teacher of the Year
- Shadow an Executive Program Award
Certification
Class A, Early Childhood (057)
Grade Level: P-3
Class A, Elementary (76A)
Grade Level: K-6
Timeline
Manager, Teacher Leadership Development
Teach for America
02.2022 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher
Oliver Elementary
08.2019 - 02.2022
4th Grade Math Teacher
KIPP WAYS Primary
07.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary Education Content Leader
Teach For America
06.2016 - 05.2017
4th Grade Teacher- Team Lead
Hayes K-8
08.2014 - 05.2018
Math/Pre-Algebra Teacher
RC Hatch
08.2013 - 06.2014
Summer Program
RH Bearden
06.2013 - 07.2013
Physical Education Teacher
Mt.Sinai Jr Academy
08.2012 - 03.2013
Math Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Florida
Master of Education - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee