Sheri Morris
Leesburg,Florida
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong focus on English language instruction. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Reliable team player adaptable to changing educational needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Adhered to Virginia Department of Education standards when planning course lessons.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Reading Intervention Teacher
The Academy at Virginia Randolph- Henrico County Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Facilitated conferences with parents and students to schedule make-up time
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Tracked student failures
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Monitored student grades and absences for PACE and Bridge students (52)
- Worked with the school Social Worker to help create attendance plans and ensured that students completed any worked missed
- Assisted with numerous Restorative Circles and used Restorative Practices consistently to manage student behavior
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Helped to develop vertical alignment and created grade level writing plans
- Joined the PBIS Committee to work on continued PBIS implementation
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
Dean of Students
Cosby High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored student grades and absences for 382 students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades
- Ensured that students accrued the required amount of Seat Time by monitoring absences
- Facilitated conferences with parents and students to schedule make-up time
- Tracked student failures
- Eight students at the end of Semester 1 with two or more F’s
- 62.5% of those students reduced their failures to one or fewer
- Collaborated with the Special Education Department to ensure correct placement of students
- Set up parent conferences
- Facilitated after school tutoring opportunities
- Handled discipline for students with the last name R-Z in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades
- Drug possession
- Sexual harassment
- Bullying & Cyber related issues
- Fighting
- Supervised the World Language Department – including walk throughs
- Conducted walk throughs for Collaborative teachers and provided feedback
- Coordinated the After School Detention and Homework Recovery Program
- Identified staffing, completed TWA’s, monitored the schedule and ensured that the program was staffed
- Facilitated 'New Teacher Academy' in August of 2015
- Created slideshow to familiarize new teachers to Cosby High School
- Held monthly meetings with new teachers to ensure they knew the expectations – sending grades, mid-terms, parent conferences and communication, SOL rules, completing the PGPP-T process
- Assigned a Mentor, Colleague, or Buddy to each new Cosby teacher
- Supervised buses
- Completed monthly bus schedule for all Tech Centers
- Bus drills & bus discipline
- Textbook Coordinator
- Implemented Rachel’s Challenge and Promote Respect
Administrative Intern
Swift Creek Middle School
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Worked to implement Chromebook training for the faculty of Swift Creek Middle School prior to the 2014 deployment
- Instrumental in the success of the Chromebook deployment
- Gathered and recorded all necessary forms and fees
- Collaborated with the Coordinator of Exceptional Education on multiple eligibility cases as well as IEP implementation
- Chaired the committee to celebrate Project Based Learning
- Event encompassed all grade levels, and all teachers
- Over 400 people from the school and the community attended
- Presented staff wide Professional Development on the use of Vocabulary.com
- Provided instructional feedback after conducting informal classroom walk throughs
- Attended 'Unpacking the Curriculum' presented by Donna Dalton and Beth Teigen
- Presented this information to the English Department during a half day Professional Development
- Participated in PBL training and was part of the initial round of roll out schools
- Collaborated with bus drivers to reduce bus referrals
- Handled all levels of discipline
- Participated in the Region One Superintendent’s 21st Century Learning Series
English Department Chair
Swift Creek Middle School
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Worked with grade level PLC’s to develop common assessments
- Identified areas of concern using SOL data
- Developed vertical alignment and created grade level writing plans
- Coordinated the creation of grade level pacing guides
- Participated in hiring interviews
- Managed the department budget
- Ordered supplies
- Maintained the novel inventory
Teacher
Swift Creek Middle School
10.2007 - 07.2015
- Participated in the first wave of training for Project Based Learning
- Helped design training on the chrome book to prepare the staff for the 1:1 initiative
- Developed a 'Technology Café' Professional Development for the faculty and staff
- Worked with the school’s integrator on the SAMR model
- Taught collaborative classes for five years
Summer School Coordinator
Swift Creek Middle School
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Hired highly qualified summer school staff
- Managed the summer school budget and ordered supplies
- Ensured the summer school curriculum was covered during the term
- Handled all discipline and attendance issues
Teacher
Minnieland Private Day School
08.2005 - 02.2007
- Worked with the staff to ensure that all activities were developmentally appropriate
- Attended conferences and trainings about early childhood development
- Experience with children of all ages – infant – 12
- Completed and submitted payroll
- Scheduled the staff
- Ordered all supplies and food
- Maintained student records – including immunizations and contact information
- Created flyers and parent information news letters
Education
Master’s - Administration & Supervision
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2013
Bachelor’s - Elementary Education
West Virginia University
Parkersburg, WV12.2000
Skills
- AVID trained 2024
- Multiple learning management systems - PowerSchool, Schoology, Google Classroom, Canvas
- Google Suite - Google Docs, Presentations, Sheets, Forms, Sites
- Microsoft applications
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
- CPR/First Aid
Certification
- Certified Teacher (State Specific) - Virginia Department of Education.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
- Specialized Subject Area Certification (e.g., Math, Science, English) - Virginia Department of Education.
- Middle Grades Certification (Grades 5-9) - Virginia Department of Education.
- Educational Leadership Certification - National Policy Board for Educational Administration.
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
The Academy at Virginia Randolph- Henrico County Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2021
Dean of Students
Cosby High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Administrative Intern
Swift Creek Middle School
09.2012 - 07.2015
Summer School Coordinator
Swift Creek Middle School
04.2012 - 08.2012
English Department Chair
Swift Creek Middle School
10.2011 - 07.2015
Teacher
Swift Creek Middle School
10.2007 - 07.2015
Teacher
Minnieland Private Day School
08.2005 - 02.2007
Master’s - Administration & Supervision
University of Virginia
Bachelor’s - Elementary Education
West Virginia University