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Teresa Morris

Burlington

Summary

I am a dedicated, resourceful, goal-driven veteran professional educator committed to every child's social and academic growth and development.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading and Math Specialist Teacher

Burlington Community School District
08.2022 - Current
  • As Reading and Math Interventionists in our K–4 building, we work with students across all grade levels who need additional academic support. By designing targeted, individualized interventions in both literacy and math, we provide focused one-on-one and small-group instruction that helps students gain confidence and close learning gaps. Our role goes beyond direct instruction—we monitor progress, communicate growth, and collaborate with teachers to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Model Classroom Teacher: Implementing the CLM

PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
08.2014 - 08.2022
  • A curriculum pilot serves as a real-time test of instructional programs to determine their effectiveness in meeting learning goals. Through the CLM workshop framework, I implement new teaching strategies, collaborate with the literacy coach, and model best practices for colleagues across the building and district.

Teacher 2nd Grade

Grimes Elementary School
08.2012 - 08.2022
  • Design and deliver an elementary curriculum that meets students’ academic, intellectual, and social needs while fostering a safe, organized, and engaging classroom built on independence, collaboration, and effective instructional strategies.

Committee

PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
08.1998 - 08.2022
  • I have served on the PBIS committee since its inception at Black Hawk and Grimes Elementary, helping to establish and grow the program in our community. Through this role, I support the implementation of strategies that promote positive behavior, improve school safety, reduce disciplinary incidents, and enhance academic success for all students.

Teacher (1st and 2nd Grade)

Black Hawk Elementary School
06.1983 - 08.2007
  • I am a dedicated and compassionate teaching professional with the natural talent to reach every student and instill a love for learning.

Teacher (1st and 2nd Grade)

North Hill Elementary School
08.1999 - 08.2006
  • Develop and implement standards-aligned lesson plans that use formative assessment and differentiation to drive instruction, while maintaining a safe, organized classroom that fosters independence, collaboration, and student choice.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA
01.1998

Skills

  • Excellent leadership and team collaboration
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Effective communicator across diverse groups

Awards

Burlington, Iowa Job Training Partnership - Participant of the Year, Mt. Pleasant, IA (1991), Iowa Wesleyan University Presidential Award (1998)

Timeline

Reading and Math Specialist Teacher

Burlington Community School District
08.2022 - Current

Model Classroom Teacher: Implementing the CLM

PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
08.2014 - 08.2022

Teacher 2nd Grade

Grimes Elementary School
08.2012 - 08.2022

Teacher (1st and 2nd Grade)

North Hill Elementary School
08.1999 - 08.2006

Committee

PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
08.1998 - 08.2022

Teacher (1st and 2nd Grade)

Black Hawk Elementary School
06.1983 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Iowa Wesleyan College

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Viterbo University

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