Steven Morgan
Elizabeth,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated educator with strengths in classroom management, effective communication, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment through creative problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
classroom teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with California state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Cultivated positive, inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement and collaboration.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Employed diverse teaching techniques to inspire motivation and support academic growth among students.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Applied conflict resolution strategies to effectively address and resolve student disputes.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, New Jersey
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons across K-12, fostering student participation and understanding.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to enhance individualized student learning plans, contributing to tailored educational experiences.
- Managed classroom behavior, ensuring adherence to school policies and creating a conducive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism; Public Relations
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI12-1974
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Student engagement
- Discipline
- Group instruction
- Safety awareness
- Lesson plan implementation
- Special education
- Creative problem solving
- Results-focused
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Reporting and documenting
- Disciplinary procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson implementation
- Creativity in teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Small group tutoring
- Adaptability
Certification
- New Jersey substitute teacher license
Accomplishments
- Award for being the best teacher (grades 1 and 2) from Koreh LA
Timeline
classroom teacher
LAUSD
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Elizabeth Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism; Public Relations
Marquette University