Chelsea Blaire Morris

1014 Prince Edward Street, Fredericksburg, Va 22401 | (540) 850-7637 | chelseabmorris92@gmail.com

Objective
I want to teach! My dream is to work in an elementary school that values civic responsibility and social
justice and that demonstrates leadership for positive cultural transformation. I am searching for a
school that inspires all students to engage in reflection, discovery, renewal, and transformation, a
school that embraces diversity in people and perspectives, that is grounded in inquiry and evidenced
based learning, promoting collaborative partnerships with staff, students, and community.

Education
MASTER OF ARTS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | MAY 2015 | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY: HARRISONBURG, VA
DISTINCTION: PUBLISHED AUTHOR
CRITICAL THINKING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM: EXPLORING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
CLASSROOMS THROUGH A CASE-STUDY APPROACH. JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND
POLICY. DECEMBER ISSUE, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 6 HTTP://JETERAPS.SCHOLARLINKRESEARCH.COM/ABSTRACTVIEW.PHP?
ID=74
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | MAY 2014 | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY: HARRISONBURG, VA
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Minor: Elementary Education
Related coursework: Algebra Endorsement with certification to teach science through eighth grade and
mathematics through Algebra I

Skills & Abilities

TECHNOLOGY
SMART board functions/Promethean functions/ Microsoft Word/ PowerPoint Excel/ Prezi/ Wordle/
Glogster/ Voice Thread
LEADERSHIP
Coached three field hockey teams, two groups ages 5-7 year olds and 4-5 year olds. Taught the
fundamentals of field hockey while also promoting the participants growth in their gross motor
functions and collaborative skills.
HONORS
Deans List Fall 2012
Deans List Spring 2014
Deans List Fall 2014

Practicum Experience
FIRST GRADE

| VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER

2012
Developed and assessed a semester long case study on an individual student

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 Supervised class activities including math, calendar, science, writing, and creative art lessons

FOURTH GRADE | WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | JANUARY-MAY 2014
Planned and implemented lessons in all content areas: math, language arts, science, and social studies
Supervised class activities including math enrichment, morning activities, and writing
THIRD GRADE | FULKS RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEPTEMBERDECEMBER 2014
Planned and implemented multiple lessons in all content areas: mathematics, language arts, science,
and social studies
Supervised class activities such as readers theaters, mathematics enrichment, keyboarding
instruction, and field trips

Work Experience
SUMMER SCHOOL ASSISTANT IN ELL CLASSROOM| RIPPON MIDDLE SCHOOL: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
SCHOOLS | JUNE, JULY 2014
Assisted with instruction for rising 6th through 9th graders including topics of space and planets,
fictional short stories, and life skills
In charge of morning breakfast duty for all students and safety of students during after school pick-up
AFTERNOON BABYSITTER| JOHNSON FAMILY | SEPTEMBER 2013-DECEMBER 2014
Assisted with homework to 2nd, 3rd and 5th graders, as well as monitored and organized educational and
recreational activities for the children
Safe transportation to various extracurricular activities such as soccer, ballet, piano, and gymnastics
SALES ASSOCIATE| VICTORIAS SECRET | SEPTEMBER 2011-PRESENT
Supported a customer-centric culture, where the full energy and activity of the store team are focused
on delivering highly satisfying customer experience
SUMMER NANNY| BILLINGSLEY FAMILY | SUMMER 2012 AND 2013
Responsible for four children, including their nutrition, schedule organization, and transportation to
swim team practices, camps, doctors appointments, library visits, and other various activities
Completion of laundry, light cleaning, and fun activities for the children to participate in as well as field
trips to historical sites in the surrounding area
CAMP COORDINATOR| FREDERICKSBURG FIELD HOUSE | NOVEMBER 2008-AUGUST 2011
Organizing age appropriate groups and coordinating active and developmentally appropriate activities
Communication between parents and camp counselors, preparation of meals, and ensuring food
allergies were taken into account and monitored
AFTERNOON BABYSITTER AND SUMMER NANNY| MILLER-RICHARDS FAMILY | NOVEMBER 2008- AUGUST
2010
Assisted with homework for two girls in elementary and middle school
Transportation to various extracurricular activities and completion of laundry and dishes

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Activities

Member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (4 years)

Member of James Madison Universitys Duke Club (4 years)
Volunteered at Spotswood Elementary School (2 years)
Volunteered at Expanding Your Horizons Conference for young girls in science and mathematics
Volunteered childcare for ELL adult night classes

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