Anna Morris

AM
1839 Kiest Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
T: 708-674-4999
E: amorris87@gmail.com
W: http://annamorristeaches.weebly.com

Objective Engaging and dedicated educator seeking an elementary teaching position to build positive relationships
with students and their families, work collaboratively with my colleagues, successfully manage the
classroom environment, and facilitate student academic growth.

Degree & University of St. Francis- Joliet, Illinois

Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement (LBS1) ----August 2015-March 2016
Certifications
Eastern Illinois University- Charleston, Illinois
Bachelors of Science in Education 2006-2010

Educational Scholars
Delta Delta Delta Womens Fraternity

Professional Educator License

Endorsements:
Elementary Education
Elementary Education (Self-Contained General Education)
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1)

Experience Holy Cross School, Second Grade Teacher

Deerfield, Illinois 2016-Present

Aligned Reading Street and Envision Math curricula to Common Core State Standards
Established positive relationships with parents; communicated daily through email, phone
conversations, and in-person conversations
Facilitated team meetings to collaborate on a cumulative two-year curriculum; planned weekly
lesson plans; and organized school events
Mentored new staff members
Collaborated with the school counselor to develop school-wide behavior plan
Implemented Jolly Phonics literacy program
Published weekly blog posts including videos, pictures, and a summary of each weeks lessons
Synthesized and analyzed accurate running and cumulative records on student work, behavior,
and progress (Response to Intervention)
Differentiated instruction and lessons to meet students individual needs
Attended Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and implemented student IEPs
Implemented technology to supplement student learning
Certified Catechist

Old St. Marys School, Early Childhood Education Teacher

Chicago, Illinois 2011-2016

Collaboratively taught in a co-teaching early childhood classroom setting

Established positive relationships with parents; communicated daily through email, phone
conversations, and in-person conversations
Facilitated team meetings to collaborate on a cumulative two-year curriculum; planned weekly
lesson plans; and organized school events
Mentored new staff members
 Collaborated with the school counselor to develop school-wide behavior plan
Implemented Jolly Phonics literacy program
Published weekly blog posts including videos, pictures, and a summary of each weeks lessons
Synthesized and analyzed accurate running and cumulative records on student work, behavior,
and progress (Response to Intervention)
Differentiated instruction and lessons to meet students individual needs
Attended Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and implemented student IEPs
Implemented technology to supplement student learning
Certified Catechist

Related Member of Leader in Me Lighthouse Team

Served on the School Improvement Plan (SIP) committee
Activities Sponsored the drama and art clubs
Coached volleyball grades first through sixth
Served as an after care teacher and after school administrative assistant

Professional National Association for the Education of Young Children

Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Affiliations

Volunteer Pangea Educational Development (PED)

Gulu, Uganda January-July 2014
Experience
Worked closely with PED officers in monthly meetings in Chicago to learn about Ugandan
culture, promoting a sensitivity to cultural norms and societal beliefs.
Gained an understanding of the schooling system in Uganda
Traveled to and throughout Uganda to two different schools to provide sustainability projects to
schools
Worked collaboratively with school staff and day laborers to build a traditional Ugandan stage
for Awach Secondary Schools music, drama, and dance (MDD) club

Technology
Skills iPad educational applications with an AIMSWeb
emphasis on classroom integration Blog Formats: Blogger, Wordpress,
iBooks Squarespace
GarageBand RM EasiTeach and SMART Notebook
Skype in the Classroom Prezi
Google Drive Microsoft Office Suite
PowerSchool I-Teache

References
Janice DiVincenzo Julie Martin Mary Clare Maxwell
Co-Teacher Principal Summer Employer
Old St. Marys School Old St. Marys School 1308 W Monroe
620 W Wallen Ave. #3N 1474 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60608
Chicago, IL 60626 Chicago, IL 60605 312-505-1019
312-771-0055 312-386-1560