Alicia Morris
Middle School Language Arts Teacher | Instructional Leader
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About
Dedicated and highly effective Middle School Language Arts Teacher with a Master's in Education and over five years of classroom experience. Proven instructional leader with expertise in curriculum development, team leadership, and district-level training. Passionate about fostering student growth through relationship-building, data-driven instruction, and a positive, growth-oriented classroom culture. ESOL endorsed and committed to meeting the diverse needs of all learners.
Experience
Classroom Teacher - Lee Schools - Fort Myers
(2017-09)
- Designed and implemented standards-based lessons for middle school students.
- Utilized various assessment methods to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Managed a diverse classroom of students, employing positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to develop cross-curricular projects and share best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
Language Arts Department Head - Language Arts Department - Fort Myers
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
Leading and Learning Representative - Language Arts Department - Fort Myers
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
7th Grade Language Arts Team Lead - Language Arts Department - Fort Myers
(2022-01 - 2026-12)
Girls Assistant Soccer Coach - Oak Hammock Middle School - Fort Myers
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Promoted teamwork, leadership, and perseverance while mentoring student-athletes.
Unified Dance Volunteer Coordinator - Oak Hammock Middle School - Fort Myers
(2023-01 - 2026-12)
- Recruit and assign volunteers to roles (set-up, check-in, dance partners, supervision, clean-up)
- Communicate schedules, expectations, and responsibilities
- Train volunteers on inclusion, safety, and event guidelines
- Ensure all participants feel welcomed, supported, and included
- Problem-solve during the event and keep things running smoothly
Student Teacher - Charleroi Middle School - Charleroi
(2015-09 - 2015-12)
- Taught full-time in an 8th grade classroom under the supervision of a mentor teacher.
- Developed unit plans integrating technology and project-based learning.
- After graduation, in Spring of 2016, substituted K-12 at Charleroi Elementary, Middle and High School.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - California University of Pennsylvania (2012-08 - 2015-12)
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature - California University of Pennsylvania (2008-08 - 2012-12)
