Morgan Johnston
Summerville
Summary
Enthusiastic counselor with an exceptional ability to empower students to reach their maximum potential. Motivated by the belief that all students can be successful. Seeking a full time position with a school where student success and well-being are the top priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Helped students develop problem solving and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
- Created a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fostered positivity and supported student growth/learning
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance class morale, behavior and engagement
4th Grade Teacher
North Charleston Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Participated on an Instructional Leadership Team with an objective of developing and executing systematic educational policies within the school
- Implemented a 4th grade book club for accelerated readers to increase enrichment
- 4th Grade Team Lead with a goal of team unity, optimal organization, best instructional practice and high moral
- Selected for and participated in an ongoing Acceleration Schools Math PLC Leadership Program with an objective of strengthening the instructional infrastructure in all Acceleration Schools
- Implemented an after-school remediation program to increase student performance
- Developed all lesson plans for the Accelerated Summer Program to foster additional growth and learning
Building Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
4th Grade Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Participated on the Field Day Committee and the Career Awareness Committee with maximum school improvement in mind
- Completed SIOP Workshop (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) to Plan and Implement Effective Instruction for English Learners
- Assisted and improved Crisis Management Plans as well as participated in the Reading School Improvement Team
- Developed, organized and implemented a 6 week after school Remediation/Preparation program for borderline basic/proficient students to increase performance to proficient/advanced
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2016
Skills
- Strong individual and group counseling skills
- Effective active listener and critical thinker
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- High level of energy with a passion for counseling and learning
- Effectual organization
- Team focused and oriented
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
4th Grade Teacher
North Charleston Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Building Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
08.2017 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Education - School Counseling
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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