Sara Morris
Martinsville,VA
Summary
Experienced teacher with strong teaching, planning, and social worker skills. Demonstrated success in accountability, assisting students transition out of special education services, managing classrooms effectively, and delivering high-quality instruction. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, solve problems, take on leadership responsibilities, and handle conflicts with professionalism. Skilled at simplifying complex information and engaging audiences. Seeking opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of students and professionals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Specialist
Henry County Public Schools
06.2009 - Current
- Evaluated student progress using a variety of assessment methods, allowing for targeted and individualized interventions as needed to support each child''s unique learning journey.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies that fostered respect and cooperation among students while minimizing disruptions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to track student progress over time accurately, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of educators, therapists, and specialists to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs or challenges.
- Improved parent-teacher communication, conducting regular progress meetings and providing detailed reports on individual child development.
Substitute Teacher
Martinsville City Schools
01.2008 - 01.2009
- PreK-12 Grade
Aquatics Director
Collinsville/Martinsville YMCA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for lifeguards, scheduling employee shifts, scheduling swimming classes, and teaching swim classes, and conducting lifeguard certifications.
Lifeguard
Collinsville/Martinsville YMCA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Worked year round, taught swimming lessons, and completed trainings
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Radford University
Radford University05.2025
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2007
Associates Degree - General Curriculum
Patrick & Henry Community College
05.2005
Advanced Diploma - High School Diploma
Fieldale Collinsville High School
05.2004
Skills
- Child assessment techniques
- Classroom management and organization
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- School improvement
- Discipline management
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- School security and safety practices and procedures
- Observation and documentation
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Special education
- Professional development commitment
- Inclusive classroom environment
- Early literacy support
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavioral intervention
- Professionalism
- Parent engagement and communication
Certification
- Apple Certified Teacher
- VCS-K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
- Virginia Licensed Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Preschool - Third Grade
- First Aid, CPR, Diabetes, Medication Administer
- Safety Care
Timeline
Early Childhood Specialist
Henry County Public Schools
06.2009 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Martinsville City Schools
01.2008 - 01.2009
Aquatics Director
Collinsville/Martinsville YMCA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Lifeguard
Collinsville/Martinsville YMCA
01.2001 - 01.2007
Associates Degree - General Curriculum
Patrick & Henry Community College
Advanced Diploma - High School Diploma
Fieldale Collinsville High School
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Radford University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education
Radford University
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