Compassionate literacy paraprofessional with experience providing small-group academic intervention, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation support for elementary-aged students. Former health coach with extensive one-on-one experience supporting individuals’ physical and emotional well-being through goal setting, accountability, and strengths-based guidance. Skilled in building rapport, tracking progress, and supporting growth in both educational and wellness settings.
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Wendy Morris
Enoch,UT
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Iron County School District
Literacy Interventionist
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provide daily small-group reading intervention for students across grade levels who are performing below expected reading benchmarks
- Design and deliver targeted instruction in foundational literacy skills, including phonics, fluency, decoding, and reading comprehension
- Assess and progress-monitor student performance regularly to evaluate growth and inform instructional decisions
- Administer state-mandated reading and math benchmark assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year
- Support students’ social-emotional development by assisting in conflict resolution and positive social skills during 3-5th grade recess.
Optavia
Certified Optavia Coach
01.2019 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Worked one on one with clients improving their physical and mental health.
- Instructed periodically on team group zoom calls
- Taught emotional processing in one on one and group settings
- Planned and carried out personal development retreats as a collaborative team.
Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
12.2025
University Overview
Southern Utah University
Bachelors of Science from Sociology
01.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Small-group intervention and instruction
- Reading Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Data informed Intervention Planning
- Behavior support and Conflict Resolution
- One-on-one client coaching and accountability
- Goal setting and action planning
- Nutrition education and behavior change support
- Emotional support and client encouragement
- Active listening and empathy
- Time management and scheduling
- Client retention and engagement
- Virtual instruction and coaching (Zoom)
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Teaching and training (mini-classes, workshops)
- Team collaboration and mentorship
Contact
Contact
- Hunkerton22@gmail.com
- 1870 E. Rachel Ln. Enoch
- 435-531-3215
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Iron County School District
08.2025 - Current
Certified Optavia Coach
Optavia
01.2019 - 01.2023
Southern Utah University
Bachelors of Science from Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling