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LAUREN MORTON

37 Mirimichi Street
Plainville, Ma 02762
508-954-4488
http://mslmorton.weebly.com/
[email protected]
SUMMARY:

Experienced history educator, curriculum designer, written and verbal communicator,


researcher, public speaker, and problem solver with technology skills seeking the
opportunity to work in secondary school education.

LICENSURE:

Massachusetts History Initial License for grades 5-12 upon completion of degree
program; SEI Endorsement

HONORS:

Academic Engagement for Community Transformation Award, Winifred Green


Scholarship, Deans List

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST


Masters of Education Anticipated: June 2015
Bridges to the Future Masters Degree Program
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
Bachelor of Arts: May 2014; GPA 3.46/4.0
Major: History; Minors: Education and Psychology

RELEVANT
COURSES:

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:
Aug 14 Present

Integrating Technology in Education


Leadership in Community Service
World History Since 1500

Adolescent Growth & Development


American Thought and Culture
Teaching History and Political Science

HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, Westhampton, MA


Teacher Residency: 7th grade World Geography
Designs, prepares and implements social studies lesson plans based on the Common
Core/MA framework for social studies
Instructs and facilitates learning through primary sources, discussions, and active
learning activities
Differentiates lesson plans and learning materials based on students interests, IEPs
and 504s
Cooperates and collaborates with the seventh grade team of teachers
Corresponds with parents and guardians on student progress, concerns, and
achievements
Records and reports grades using Powerschool

Jan 14 May 14

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, Greenfield, MA


Classroom Volunteer
Coached students through research projects
Aided students during classroom activities
Supported teacher with everyday tasks

Jan 13- May 13

AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Amherst, MA


TEAMS: Together Everyone Achieves More Success

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCES:
March 15- Present

Provided academic tutoring and mentoring to middle school students


Taught organization strategies
Guided students competing assignments in all subjects

ADVISORY COUNCIL
Faculty Advisor
Co-created and co-supervise middle school student council
Foster middle school involvement in the school community
Plan fundraisers and events with co-founder and members

Jan 14 May 14

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN HISTORY & POLITICAL SCIENCE


Teaching Assistant
Assisted with planning weekly lessons
Tutored students as they prepared for history MTEL
Co-taught weekly sessions

Sept 13- May 14

TUTORING IN SCHOOLS
Site Coordinator
Matched tutors with local school tutoring opportunities
Developed weekly workshops
Ran various activities with other site coordinators and professors
Facilitated weekly discussion group with tutors

April 07- Nov 14

STOP & SHOP CUSTOMER SERVICE


Assistant Department Head
Trained new employees
Assisted customers with problems and concerns
Managed cashier breaks and cash drawers

TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS:

ACTIVITIES:

Microsoft Word 2010 (Windows XP), Microsoft Word 2011 (Mac), Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Flash, PowerSchool, Weebly, Wikispaces, Windows XP,
Mac OS, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Prezi
Traveling, Hiking, Reading, Writing, Cross Stitching, Crafting

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