Grace Morrison Email & Phone Number

Millbrae, Ca

- Relationship-builder- Problem-solver- Psychology expert- Conflict manager- Health expert- Photographer

- Created a training program to coach nonprofit workers towards executive advancement; designed the overall program model, all curricular materials, and methods of instructional delivery and support.- Utilized the latest research in training and organizational psychology to base the program in best practices.- Guided discussions with other VLC staff to focus the goals of the program, gather ideas and content knowledge, and direct management attention to key areas of concern.Strategized with management about marketing, fundraising, and recruiting approaches for the training.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Research assistant in the Selection Lab in the Psychology Department. - Contributed to study design and literature reviews in development of new projects.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Compile monthly reports on Kiva microloan borrower's progress, which are used by offices in 5 African countries to support of borrowers' business success.- Revised monthly report structure to incorporate more information more clearly, so that the reports will be more useful. - Edit Profile Updates of Kiva microloan borrowers, meant to inform investors on borrowers' progress, before they are posted online.- Assist the Development Manager in implementing assigned duties.

Los Gatos, Ca

- Developed the reading, writing, and speaking skills of students using a mixed approach of workshop classes and blended learning, emphasizing skills espoused by the Common Core and nurturing student independence.- Nurtured students’ social-emotional skills by utilizing restorative justice discipline practices, building trust-based relationships with students, and cultivating students’ growth mindset.- Served as a Technology Teacher Leader from 2017-2018. Supported the integration of technology school-wide by building my own knowledge of education technology platforms, attending professional development conferences, supporting colleagues with technology integration, and serving on the district Technology Action Team.

San Mateo, Ca

- Taught a summer writing course ("Heroes and Villains") to 5th and 6th grade gifted and talented students. Coursework emphasized literary analysis, peer feedback, and creative writing. - Used frequent assessment to measure student growth and determine which skills and concepts students were next ready to tackle. - Provided detailed feedback on student work, progress, and behavior to parents.

Worked one-on-one with elementary and middle school students to support their study habits, homework completion, and English skill development. Included work with students with learning disabilities and gifted students.

San Jose, Ca

- Taught American Literature to juniors, using complex texts from a variety of genres. - Prepared students for college-level work with rigorous discussion, critical reading, and analytical writing.

- Advanced the reading, writing, and speaking skills of students whose ELA skill levels spanned 4th to 12th grade. - Served as the 8th grade Team Lead for the 2013-2014 school year. Lead the grade level team in brainstorming and implementing plans to address student and class needs, coached new 8th grade staff members to effectively develop the school’s existing culture within their classrooms, and managed grade level events such as field trips and fundraisers- Worked with other literacy teachers to research and reflect upon methods to increase differentiation, academic rigor, and student engagement.

- Taught three 6th and one 7th grade fiction classes per week and responded to weekly coaching as training to earn MA Initial Teaching License. - Learned practices to meet the needs of students from underserved communities with disparate ELA abilities. - Tutored two 6th graders and three 7th graders in math, reading, and writing, communicating weekly with each student’s parents.- Wrote 7th grade English tutorial curriculum and assisted in 7th grade English classes as the Teaching Assistant for that class.

Taught and developed curriculum for 8th grade English literature and grammar, 8th, 10th, and 12th grade writing, 6th-10th grade Indian civics, choir, and piano class at a non-profit boarding school for impoverished children in southern India.

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

English Language And Literature, General

While UC Berkeley has so many rich experiences to offer, the large university setting did not fit my learning style and the city location.