Morgan Drummer
Greensboro
Summary
Dynamic educator with a continuous improvement mindset, skilled in individualized learning plans and differentiated instruction. At Guildford County Schools, I enhanced literacy development and fostered student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. I built strong parent-teacher collaborations, ensuring a supportive environment that nurtured diverse abilities and promoted academic success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Guildford County Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
After School Counselor
City of Greensboro
09.2021 - Current
- Organized fun and educational activities to enhance students'' creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced student participation by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into the after-school program.
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
- Managed a safe and inclusive environment, promoting respect and understanding among diverse groups of students.
- Led new staff in guidance activities in classrooms and small group settings.
- Provided homework assistance to students, reinforcing concepts learned during the school day.
- Coordinated after-school activities contributing to individual student growth and development.
- Trained new after-school counselors in program policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in quality of care across all staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication about student progress and behavior.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to address challenging situations effectively, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Referred children and families to special programs, specialists and appropriate community agencies.
- Continually assessed program effectiveness and made adjustments as needed to ensure the optimal learning experience for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12-2020
No Degree - Communications
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2020
Skills
- Individualized learning plans
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Support for Diverse Abilities
- Mathematics Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual aids creation
- Assessment strategies
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Earned "Rookie Teacher of The Year " in 2023-2024.
- Oversaw 26 students per class.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Improved test scores by 3% by reworking approach.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Guildford County Schools
09.2022 - Current
After School Counselor
City of Greensboro
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Coastal Carolina University
No Degree - Communications
North Carolina A&T State University
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