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Morgan Carmean-Myers

Springdale

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

LISA Academy
08.2022 - Current


  • Taught kindergarten students in a variety of subjects, including STEM, math, science, language arts, and social studies.
  • Promoted an inclusive learning environment that respected diversity among students.
  • Established and maintained open communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to learning.
  • Used appropriate behavior management techniques to enhance student learning.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Maintained well-kept classroom that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum plans.
  • Assessed student progress through observations and assessments.
  • Coordinated with specialists such as speech therapists or psychologists when necessary.
  • Implemented and adapted inclusive teaching strategies and accommodations for students with special needs or diverse learning abilities.
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to students, addressing their unique needs and learning styles.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups, adapted teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

TEACHER LEADER- TEACHER LEADER PROGRAM THROUGH ALA

LISA Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with colleagues by providing timely communication about changes in policy or procedure impacting the school community.
  • Promoted an environment where collaboration was encouraged among educators throughout the district.
  • Collaborated with administrators, counselors, parents and other stakeholders to ensure students were successful.
  • Conducted observations of classrooms to provide feedback on instruction quality.
  • Coached teachers in the use of evidence-based practices to enhance student performance.
  • Provided feedback on lesson plans, assessments and instruction methods to improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Developed systems for differentiating instruction based on student needs.
  • Implemented best practices related to differentiated instruction, assessment, data analysis, and response-to-intervention models.
  • Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
  • Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
  • Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Springdale School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
  • Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
  • Documented summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Uplift Williams Primary Preparatory
07.2019 - 12.2021


  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
  • Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
  • Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
  • Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
  • Advised fellow teachers and administrators on procedures and strategies for kindergarten teaching guidelines.
  • Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.

AMERICORPS MEMBER

Teach For America
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Taught children ages 5 to 7 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Facilitated activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.
  • Facilitated student learning with tutoring sessions for peers in quiet, controlled environment.
  • Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS - EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University
05.2021

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH

University of Arkansas
05.2018

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Har-Ber High School
05.2014

Skills

  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Tranquil and attentive
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Social skills development
  • Effective listening
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Child development
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Work ethic
  • Data management
  • Collaboration
  • Instructional leadership
  • Literacy strategies
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Formative assessments and Standard-based grading

Certification

  • TX Certificate: Core Subjects (EC-6)
  • TX Certificate: English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-6)
  • TX Certificate: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
  • AR Certificate: Early Childhood Education PK4
  • AR Certificate: Elementary K-6
  • AR Certificate: ESL PK-8
  • AR Certificate: Foundations of Reading

Timeline

TEACHER LEADER- TEACHER LEADER PROGRAM THROUGH ALA

LISA Academy
08.2023 - Current

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

LISA Academy
08.2022 - Current

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Springdale School District
01.2022 - 05.2022

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Uplift Williams Primary Preparatory
07.2019 - 12.2021

AMERICORPS MEMBER

Teach For America
06.2019 - 05.2021

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH

University of Arkansas

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Har-Ber High School

MASTER OF ARTS - EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University

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