Shaquanda Morrisey
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Facilitated a productive learning atmosphere
- Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Assessed student progress by grading tests, assignments and papers.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' academic performance.
- Supervised recess activities to ensure safe play among students.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom environment for educational purposes.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
- Monitored student behavior both in the classroom and during field trips.
2nd Grade Teacher
Lake Rim Elementary School
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Math Teacher
Upchurch Elementary School
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Assistant Teacher
Lake Rim Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2013
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Compliance Standards
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Student Monitoring
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
2nd Grade Teacher
Lake Rim Elementary School
12.2021 - 08.2023
Math Teacher
Upchurch Elementary School
01.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Teacher
Lake Rim Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sandhills Community College
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