MARC MORRISON

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Los Angeles, CA 90035

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Skilled and creative instructor with passion for teaching students of all academic levels; able to increase motivation and participation

Proven ability to manage classroom behaviors resulting in increased learning

Able to collaborate with educational team, parents and caregivers

Experienced in academic counseling and financial support programs

CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) credential

Computer: Microsoft Word, Windows 95, 98; Knowledge of Excel

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

substitute teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-2011

(Second largest school district in the US)

Taught K-6th grade students in all academic subject matters including Language Arts and ESL instruction. Utilized conventional and up-to-date teaching methodology. Worked with diverse student populations using skills-based lessons and technology. Integrated language arts and writing skills into all other elementary school subject matter.

Motivated and increased student retention rate though the integration of methodology with state mandated curriculum

Raised students’ awareness of communities, culture and current events through promoting reading for fun, as well as for learning

instructor, Sylvan Learning Center, Beverly Hills, CA, 2006-2008

(Programmatic curricula in language arts and mathematics with proven results)

Facilitated standards-based elementary/middle school small group instruction. Implemented specialized curriculum instruction for middle school graduation requirements. Introduced beginning reading instruction for pre-school and kindergarten students, study and test taking skills for high school to adult learners.

Assisted students to improve 1 to 2 grade levels skills through completion of program

Established environment of safe and fun learning while engaging in standard curriculum

substitute teacher, Teachers on Reserve, Glendale, CA, 2005-2007

(Privately directed substitute teacher agency for private and charter schools)

Worked with diverse student populations at various skill levels in state/district sponsored schools. Taught, developed and targeted lesson plans for whole group instruction. Differentiated instruction for students at various skill levels and abilities.

Developed and taught specially devised lesson plans

EDUCATION

California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA

Multiple Subject Credential, Elementary Education

MS, Educational Psychology

BA, Political Science

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