Collette Morris
Freshman English Teacher at Purcell Marian High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Certification in English (Grades 6-12)
Florida Department of EducationJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Purcell Marian High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freshman English Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
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English Literature Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
•Successfully created, developed and implemented current English IV curriculum. •Utilized multimedia resources and real world examples to engage students in active learning and citizenship. •Excellent ability to teach English incorporating different methods including trivia games, vocabulary bees, and brain drills. •Prepared students for Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Test (ACT), and Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). •Integrate technology to engage learners including the use of Promethian/Smart Boards, PowerPoint, Edmodo.com and Prezi. •Implemented modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and gifted learners. •Created clear objectives and sustained a level of discipline with an emphasis on teaching respect and work ethics to promote the success of students in the classroom. •Conducted parent-teacher conferences based on academic and behavioral needs. •Engaged and productively managed class size of 35 students with professionalism and creativity. •Counseled and aided students in the process of college applications, essays and requests for financial aid. •Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings. •Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching, optimize student learning, and adapting instruction when needed. •Hands on experience in creating, developing and presenting comprehensive lesson plans and curriculum development for various grade levels in alignment with state and national standards. •Built rapport with students through academic and personal mentorship. Show less
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Breakthrough Miami
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
•Created daily Language Arts lesson plans for Middle School students. •Organized elective classes for students including art and theater. •Assisted in coordinating extracurricular activities including: field trips, career day, and talent shows. •Provided a safe and open learning environment. •Created daily Language Arts lesson plans for Middle School students. •Organized elective classes for students including art and theater. •Assisted in coordinating extracurricular activities including: field trips, career day, and talent shows. •Provided a safe and open learning environment.
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University of Miami Herbert Business School
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
•Edited articles written by graduate students for grammatical correctness. •Evaluated research papers on management topics prepared for publication. •Copy-edited documents to correct formatting, writing style and text accuracy. •Edited articles written by graduate students for grammatical correctness. •Evaluated research papers on management topics prepared for publication. •Copy-edited documents to correct formatting, writing style and text accuracy.
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Education
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National University
Master of Arts - MA, English Literature (Gothic) -
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing