Phyllis Morriss
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering 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. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
Middle School Math Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2023
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Taught sixth and seventh grade math
- Tutoring students after school
Middle School Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2009 - 08.2022
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Fifth Grade Teacher/Middle School Science
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Campbell College
Buies Creek, NC05.1972
Skills
- Course Materials and Supplies
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Standards Compliance
- Diversified Instruction
- Positive Environment Planning
- Parent Communication
- Class Recordkeeping
- Test Preparation
- Lesson Planning
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Classroom Managment
Certification
Taught K5-12th grades
Prefer grades 5 through middle school
Prefer Language arts, Science and Math
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023
Middle School Math Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2023
Middle School Teacher
Gorman Christian Academy
08.2009 - 08.2022
Fifth Grade Teacher/Middle School Science
Bethesda Christian Academy
08.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Campbell College
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