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Sammie Morales

Killeen,TX

Summary

I love educating young minds. I have over 25 years of teaching elementary students. I work to instill in children that the sky is their limit and that they can become who they want to be. Greatness is in them and its up to them to show everyone.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Brookhaven Elementary School
08.2004 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Promoted collaboration and teamwork among students through group projects and cooperative learning activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
  • Supported the inclusion of special education students in the general education classroom through effective accommodations and modifications.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Served on school-wide committees focused on improving school culture, resulting in increased overall satisfaction among staff members, parents, and students alike.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
  • Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines, promoting healthy emotional growth in students while supporting academic achievement.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
  • Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Prekindergarten Teacher

KISD
08.2000 - 08.2003
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
  • Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
  • Monitored individual student progress using data-driven strategies, allowing for targeted interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Kindergarten Teacher

KISD
08.1999 - 08.2000
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR
05.1999

Timeline

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Brookhaven Elementary School
08.2004 - Current

Prekindergarten Teacher

KISD
08.2000 - 08.2003

Kindergarten Teacher

KISD
08.1999 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Arkansas At Monticello

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