Quentin Morgan
Pikeville,KY
Summary
I am a dynamic educator with a proven track record at Leslie County Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and building strong relationships. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I successfully mentored new teachers and led professional development workshops, enhancing the overall learning environment and promoting a growth mindset among students. I have a created a classroom that maintains a productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Leslie County Schools
10.2018 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques. This included completing a statewide training program called Thoughtful Classroom led by Harvey Silver.
- In addition to teaching, I coached a variety of extracurricular activities and sports including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and academics.
Teacher
Pike County Schools
08.2013 - 10.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- In addition to teaching, I also served as a coach in several different sports including football, baseball, basketball, and softball.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2015
Master of Science - Geogrpahy
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Community involvement
- Group instruction
- Small group instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom instruction
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Performance: K-PREP and KSA Performance places my current school, W.B. Muncy as both a 5 star school as well as a Blue school. Placing top 10 and even top 5 in the state in the last 5 years.
Timeline
Teacher
Leslie County Schools
10.2018 - Current
Teacher
Pike County Schools
08.2013 - 10.2018
Master of Arts - Middle School Teaching
Morehead State University
Master of Science - Geogrpahy
Morehead State University
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