John W. Morgan

*** ********* **. * Brighton, MI *8116 * Phone:810-***-**** * Email: ac8tnj@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-5):

Dedicated elementary school teacher eager to build upon 30-year teaching career (semi-retired in 2012) as an Elementary School Assistant Principal. Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-5. Possess a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success. Strengths include curriculum design, mentoring, and student discipline.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

*Guided and Facilitated Support Groups for Students. *Results orientated.

*Professional Development Workshops (2-3 per year). *Differentiated Instruction.

*Job Shadowed Principal for 6 Months. *Data driven.

*Respected PTO Representative for 3 years. *Outcomes-Based Instruction.

*Strategic planning and project management experience.

*Excellent time management and organizational skills.

*Relentless pursuit of high expectations.

*Aligned closely Common Core Curriculum.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Howell, MI 1981-2012

Elementary School Teacher

*Distinguished elementary teacher for grades 1-5 in multi-level, team-teaching environment.

*Nominated for "Teacher of the Year" (1988-91,1993, 1995, 1996-1998, 2000-01, 2003-04). *Supervised student teachers through Eastern Michigan University's program (1994-2011).

*Served as the HEA School Representative for our elementary school for over 6 years.

*Designed, implemented, and facilitated student support groups for elementary students.

*Implemented Madeline Hunter reading model with emphasis on "Reading Recovery."

*Created discipline program involving policy/detention program (3 Strikes You're Out Program).

* Engaged and empowered parents and families.

*Assisted with union budgeting and financial decision making processes for teacher's union.

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LIVINGSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI 1980-1981 and 2017

Elementary and Secondary School Substitute Teacher

*Effective substitute teacher for grades K-12 in county-wide public school districts

*Engaged, supervised and taught summer school programs for grades 1-8.

*Designed and implemented a physical education program for grades K-5.

*Successfully substitute taught in 2017 to refresh and update current trends in education, and to

re establish myself in the educational community.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

*WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

*MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI » Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education