Jessica Morris Email & Phone Number

• Instruct seventh-grade reading/English language arts (RELA) for over 100 students annually, targeting multi-language learners and general education students in co-taught classes
• Plan and facilitate weekly seventh-grade RELA teacher department collaborative planning

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Selected from a highly competitive applicant pool to engage in ongoing professional development focused on unpacking personal bias, understanding systemic challenges in public education, and becoming change-agents.

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

• Plan and implement monthly experiential education programs for 25-30 elementary school children
• Promote events through Constant Contact and maintain communication with families

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assist a lead classroom teacher in delivering daily social studies lessons to 138 middle school students
• Tutor approaching-grade level students in reading and writing using the Hochman Writing Revolution method
• Facilitate weekly social-emotional learning sessions for students utilizing the Clover curriculum
• Co-founded journalism club with 15 members to publish a seasonal eight-page student newspaper

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Provided individualized tutoring for more than 500 undergraduate students, including students with disabilities and English language learners, both in-person and online in synchronous and asynchronous sessions
• Panelist in round-table discussion about community writing centers at the Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference in April 2017

Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States

• Created a leadership training program for 8th and 9th grade campers to strengthen their public speaking skills
• Supervised 40 American and international staff members to create a positive environment for over 100 campers

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Collaborated with a team to create seminars for 90 students in an introductory honors college course

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Taught classes and provided individual writing feedback for 30 students in a freshman composition course

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Taught Israeli dance, developed art projects, and assisted in the classroom for students ages three to thirteen
• Continued to substitute as needed from 2015-2019

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General; Minors In Human Development And Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: English Honors Program, Design Cultures and Creativity Program, Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa, University of.

Graduate Studies Certificate, Secondary Education - English (7-12)