NEKEYA MORGAN

**** ******** *****, *** #***, Desoto, TX 75115

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SUMMARY

Dynamic Science teacher and Tutor specializing in classroom and private instruction. Consistently encourages open communication between faculty, students and parents. Compassionate teacher with strong communication skills and the dedication to helping students to do their best. I believe strongly in creating a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop to their full potential by present’s course materials in a clear, interesting and innovative way. I will work with each student individually to help them achieve their academic goals.

HIGHLIGHTS

Creative lesson planning

Positive and encouraging

Self-motivated

Fast learner

Urban public schools background

Teaching, and tutoring

MA Education

Interactive teaching/learning

Microbiological techniques

Resourceful

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Education Strategies:

● I adapted new techniques of engaging and establishing clear objectives for all lessons/projects. Using multiple response strategies such as (white boards, exit tickets, choral response, etc...) To help the students communicated there understanding of a given objective. With these different strategies they guided students to achieve a total understanding of the overall class expectations.

● Organized and tutored students in Math, Science and Reading using the methodologies of entrepreneurship. Helping students develop their own business from their passions.

● Managed classes of up to 38 students.

● Created a tutoring program for students that have difficulties in science and math

● Served as the adviser for the Pinkston Pep Squad for one year

● Served as volleyball coach for Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy for 4 years had 3 players get opportunities to tryout at college and get a scholarship to play.

● Completed 4 years as the Senior Quality Service Tech in a Food Safety Lab.

Training:

● Learned and presented different educational strategies and techniques during summer training to help improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory of my students.

● UT Southwestern Medical Center: STARS Summer Research Program- Biology Triathlon & Chemistry

● Perot Museum STEM Teacher Institute

● 5th Grade Team Teacher Leader

● Established own tutoring business to help students (Divine Learning Service, LLC.)

EXPERIENCE

7/28/2023-

present

Elementary Science Teacher, for La Academia de Estrella Charter School- Dallas Campus

Responsible for developing and delivering academic instruction and maintaining a learning climate that aligns with district vision and philosophy.

Planning

1. Designs clear, well-organized, sequential lessons that reflect best practice, aligned with state and local standards and are appropriate for diverse learners.

2. Uses formal and informal methods to measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction. Instruction

1. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Page 2

8/2017-

7/28/2023

9/2014-8/2017

6/2010-6/2014

Dallas TX

2. Use content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs.

3. Differentiates instruction, aligning methods and techniques to diverse student needs.

Elementary Science Facilitator, for Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy -Mesquite Campus

1. Attended meetings and trainings necessary for professional development

2. Used a variety of teaching methods such as 5-E model, StemScopes, measuring up and labs.

3. Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials

4. Instructed 5th grade levels of Science to a class of 20-27 students.

5. Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.

6. Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention

Science Tutor, Turning Point Christian Academy-

1. Tutor for a Private & Homeschool. Christian school with Christian values, teaching students’ high level of education, and college readiness.

2. While they instilled the value of character. I tutored and taught all levels of sciences from elementary to high school chemistry.

Science Teacher, Dallas ISD Pinkston High School

1. Attended meetings and trainings necessary for professional development

2. Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

3. Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials

4. Instructed 10-12th grade levels of Chemistry and Physics to a class of 30 students.

5. Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.

6. Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.

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7. Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

8. Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.

9. Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field. 10.Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for STARR EOC Biology state-wide standardized tests. 11. Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

12.Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

13.Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.

6/2006-

6/2010

Grand

Prairie, TX

Senior Client Service Technician, Silliker, Inc

1. Data Entry, Opening boxes of various types of food and environmental products for testing of any pathogen needed for USDA Approval.

2. Subcontracted products to other labs, client customer service, & verified results.

3. Trained personnel on laboratory functions.

4. Performed microbiology testing and extractions. 5. Verified that information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate.

8/2014-5/2015

Desoto, TX

Science Tutor, Turning Point Christian Academy

1. Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

2. Help administer Testing for students in Dual Credit at local College

3. Tutored/ Instructed students in the content of science

(intermediated to High school)

4. Enforced administration policies and rules at all time 10/2014-5/2015

Dallas, TX

Contracted Tutor, SSS at Paul Quinn University

1. Attend staff meeting and training for Tutoring

2. Help students with homework and content in the subject of science

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EDUCATION

February

2009

MA Education (Curriculum and Development), University of Phoenix

May 2006 BS Biology, University of Texas at Arlington ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● My interests include tutoring students in science and math which has become my business. I love seeing students succeed in a concept.

● I also volunteer at my church mentoring young teenagers helping them develop into awesome men and women of God.

● I am leader and facilitor of our Bible College for STBM. Page 5

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