Stephen J. Morsette
Helena,MT
Summary
Results-oriented educator with 9 years of project management experience. Focused on enhancing Native American student success through innovative curriculum development and effective communication. Skilled in managing multiple initiatives, fostering community engagement, and promoting academic achievement. Additionally, I taught all content areas in a K-12 public school.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Front-end Assistant
Costco
Helena, Montana
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal product availability.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor and merchandise displays.
- Supported cashiers and managers to ensure efficient transaction processing and enhance customer experience.
Indian Education Specialist
Office of Public Instruction
Helena, Montana
07.2015 - 11.2023
- Created and presented Indian Education for All resources locally, statewide, and nationally.
- Created Indian Education online courses for educators.
- Provided high level professional development for public school teachers and students, Montana University Students (MUS) staff and students, Early Childhood Educators and Students.
- Coordinated Indian Education Rotunda Day Biennial event.
- Coordinated semiannual statewide Urban Indian meetings for all partners.
- Engaged parents in discussions to support children's academic, social, and mental development, promoting active participation in the classroom.
- Coordinated and implemented cultural activities in lessons, designing aids that reflected students' unique cultural backgrounds.
- Held workshops for public k-12, and higher education teachers.
- Enhanced accessibility of Indian Education for All website by editing and captioning videos.
- Maintained, edited, and updated Montana Office of Public Instruction website.
- Project coordinator Indian Education for All 2018 and 2023 Making Montana Proud Poster Series
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans that lead to student mastery of curriculum content.
- Developed and implemented integrated curriculum units, assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records.
- Attended professional development workshops and training sessions.
Box Elder Educator
Box Elder Public Schools
Box Elder, MT
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Delivered instruction as a classroom teacher and team teacher based on the school's organizational structure. Accountable for planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under stated guidelines adopted by the school district and the state.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans that led to student mastery of curriculum content.
- Developed and implemented integrated curriculum units in collaboration with grade-level team, assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records to inform instruction.
- Coordinated and implemented cultural activities in lessons, designing aides that reflected students' unique cultural backgrounds to enhance engagement and learning.
- Engaged parents in conversations to support children's academic, social, and mental well-being, encouraging their active participation in classroom activities.
- Attended Chippewa Cree language seminars to enhance cultural knowledge.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
- Maintained regular and punctual attendance. Regularly integrated tribal culture and knowledge into curriculum units.
High School Principal
Junior/High School Teacher 6-12 Learning Center (SPED)
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Instructed small groups in math, reading, English, science, history, and art in a contained classroom to enhance individual learning experiences.
- Facilitated academic success for students with diverse disabilities in grades 6-12 through tailored instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with SPED teacher and led IEP meetings with classroom teachers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement effective student support plans.
- Jeremy MacDonald JH/High School Principal 406-352-4195
High School Dean of Students
Elementary Teacher 6th Grade
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Developed and implemented student support programs to promote academic success.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and faculty to address concerns.
- Organized school events to enhance community engagement and student participation.
- Led structured lessons in math, reading, English, science, history, and art, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Melanie Jenkins JH/High School Dean of Students 406-352-4195
Elementary Principal Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Elementary Reading/Math Specialist
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Delivered targeted intervention support in reading and math, enhancing K-5 student learning outcomes.
- Instructed diverse disability groups, adapting teaching strategies for varying needs and performance levels.
- Presented at Montana OPI Indian Education for All Seminar, sharing best practices in inclusive education.
- Mark Irvin Elementary Principal Fall 2008-Spring 2012, 406-352-3222
- Dave Nelson Elementary Principal Fall 2006- Spring 2008, 406-352-3222
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana05-2019
B.S. - Elementary Education
Montana State University Northern
Havre, Montana05-2006
General Studies -
Havre High School
Havre, Montana01-1999
Skills
- Customer service focus
- Independent teamwork
- Project multitasking
- Quickly absorb and retain new information and procedures
- Readily accept challenges Proactive Motivated
- Highly effective communicator
- Dynamic Punctual Resilient Versatile
- Cultural competency
- Supportive learning environment
Certification
Montana Teaching License. Certified to teach elementary education grades K-8.
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS
Box Elder Education Association, Member, 2006 2015, Montana Indian Education Association, Member, 2004 2023, Montana Education Association, Member, 2004 2023, National Education Association, Member, 2005 2023, National Indian Education Association, Member, 2006 2023, Box Elder Elementary/JH Afterschool Tutor, 2006-2015, District 9-C Tournament Volunteer, Havre, MT, 2006-2015, Stone Child College Mentor for Indian Education Program Development,2013-2015, Box Elder High School Boys & Girls Track Coach, 2014/2015
COMMITTEES/VOLUNTEER ROLES
- Career Training Institute, Youth Restorative Justice Volunteer, Helena, Montana, 2016-03, 2022
- Montana Office of Public Instruction, Montana Special Education Advisory Committee, 2017-07, 2019-07
- Box Elder Public Schools, Math Curriculum Committee, Box Elder, Montana, 2007-08, 2015
- Box Elder Public Schools, Reading Team, Box Elder, Montana, 2007-04, 2015
- Box Elder Public Schools, Parent Advisory Committee, Box Elder, Montana, 2009-09, 2015
- Box Elder Public Schools, Afterschool Elementary/H.S. Tutor, Box Elder, Montana, 2007-09, 2015
Timeline
Front-end Assistant
Costco
06.2024 - 04.2025
Indian Education Specialist
Office of Public Instruction
07.2015 - 11.2023
High School Principal
Junior/High School Teacher 6-12 Learning Center (SPED)
11.2013 - 06.2015
High School Dean of Students
Elementary Teacher 6th Grade
08.2012 - 11.2013
Box Elder Educator
Box Elder Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Elementary Principal Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Elementary Reading/Math Specialist
08.2006 - 01.2012
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Montana State University-Bozeman
B.S. - Elementary Education
Montana State University Northern
General Studies -
Havre High School