Morgan L.

Pierson
4/14/2015
2600 Dearborn Ave. Rochester Hills MI, 48309
(248)-762-7924
pierso38@msu.edu
www.morganpierson.weebly.com

Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Secondary Teaching Certification
GPA: 3.75

Fall 2014-Present

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
College of Arts and Letters
Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor: Spanish
CUM GPA: 3.72, Deans List, 2010-2014

Fall 2010-Spring 2014

Avondale High School

Auburn Hills, MI

Fall 2006-Spring 2010

Certification
Spanish Endorsement
English Endorsement

Spring 2014
Fall 2013

Teaching Experience
Malow Junior High School
Fall 2014-Present
Shelby Charter Township, MI
Student Teacher
Prepared and taught lessons for ninth grade and eighth grade English classes
Substitute taught lessons for secondary Spanish classes
Differentiated instruction to meet a variety of learning styles and needs (including IEPs and 504s)
Analyzed student work and subsequent data to inform future instructional methods
Actively participated in professional learning communities and professional development workshops
Communicated with parents to discuss individual student progress and achievement
Implemented a variety of technology-driven lessons
Chippewa Middle School
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Okemos, MI
Pre-Student Teacher
Observed and analyzed pedagogical methods of language arts instruction
Completed behind-the-scenes tasks such as forming seating charts, making copies, taking attendance, crafting
bulletin boards, etc.
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Used rubrics and gave specific feedback while grading student work
Planned and taught lessons in eighth grade language arts classes

Gardner Middle School

Fall 2012
Lansing, MI
Pre-Student Teacher
Tutored students (small group and one-on-one) in eighth grade language arts classes
Assessed student work
Communicated with supporting teacher about observations made during class
Eastern High School
Fall 2011
Lansing, MI
Pre-Student Teacher
Observed daily lessons and classroom management procedures in ninth grade English classes
Assisted with daily classroom routines

Skills and Additional Experience

Technology
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Power School
Experience using Remind and Turnitin
Foreign Language Spanish
Fluent Spanish speaker
MSU Study Abroad
Summer 2013
Spanish Language, Literature & Culture in Valencia
o Housed by Spanish middle-class family in Valencia, Spain
o Completed 9 credit hours of 300- to 400- level Spanish courses

References

Jean Spear
Mentor Teacher
Eighth Grade Honors English, Ninth Grade English
Malow Junior High School, Shelby Charter Township, MI
(586)-216-7314 | jean.spear@uticak12.org

Dr. David E. Kirkland

Associate Professor of WRAC, English, and African and African American Studies
Department of WRAC/Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
(517)-993-3048 | kirklan4@msu.edu

Kelly Cesar
Mentor Teacher
Eighth Grade Language Arts, Honors Language Arts, and Writing Intervention
Chippewa Middle School, Okemos, MI
(517)-706-4872 | kelly.cesar@okemosschools.net

Dr. Kenneth Harrow

Distinguished Professor of English
Department of English
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
(517)-803-8839 | harrow@msu.edu

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