MORGAN P. JOHNSTON
Summerville
Summary
Talented teacher with an exceptional ability to empower students to reach their maximum potential. Motivated by the belief that all students can be successful learners. Seeking a full time position within a school district where student success, holistic growth and well-being of students are top priorities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Five Loaves Cafe
04.2022 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
4th Grade Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
4th Grade Teacher
North Charleston Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Participated in 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 and to deepen understanding of rigor and engagement in the classroom
- Joined and implemented an after-school remediation/preparation program to increase student performance
- Developed and taught lesson plans to foster learning in an Accelerated Summer Program
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers, Carlisle School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Swim Coach
Chambersburg YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coached and mentored swimmers ages 5-18
- Alleviated athlete stress and boosted overall enthusiasm for long practices through positive attitude and motivational techniques.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Coached National Qualifiers and oversaw their training practices.
4th Grade Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed daily reading intervention by creating Guided Reading Level Book Clubs as well as exercises to improve student fluency and comprehension skills
- Utilized technology such as Nearpod, Discovery Education, Gizmo, Razkids, Newsela, Study
- Jams, Class Dojo, Go Noodle and Quizizz to enhance lesson plans and student learning
- Participated on Field Day and Career Awareness Committees’ with maximum school improvement in mind
- Participated in “History & Social Science Standards of Learning” Curriculum Framework
- Workshop, Reading School Improvement Group and assisted & improved Crisis Management
- Plans
- Completed SIOP Workshop (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) to plan and implement effective instruction for English learners
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Language Arts
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
2016
Skills
- Positive, encouraging and compassionate educator
- Exceptional written and verbal communicator
- Superior Listener
- High level of energy
- Effective critical thinker
- Enthusiastic passion towards teaching and learning
Affiliations
Kappa Delta Pi Member
Presidential Leaders Program Member
Pennsylvania State Education Association member
Bloomsburg Women’s Swim Team Member & Collegiate Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Server
Five Loaves Cafe
04.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Pepperhill Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
4th Grade Teacher
North Charleston Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers, Carlisle School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Swim Coach
Chambersburg YMCA
01.2017 - 01.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Language Arts
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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