MELISSA MORRIN

Melissa.morrin4@gmail.com
I am a certified teacher of secondary English, looking to offer my varied experiences
in mentoring and teaching in an effort to empower youth through words. I am a
highly reflective and organized individual, with a passion for connecting youth to
themselves and the world.
C E R T I F I C AT I O N
OSPI State of Washington
March 2012
Resident Washington Teaching Certificate
Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington
2012-December 2013
ELL Endorsement

January

Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

September 2009May 2010
College of Education
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate Expires 6/30/2016
E D U C AT I O N
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
May 2009
College of Arts and Letters
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: English
Minor: Geography

September 2005-

Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

August 2015
College of Arts and Letters
Masters of Education Degree
Focus in literacy

May 2014-

Honors
Deans List (2007-2009)
Akers Study Abroad Award - Ireland (2009)
Hinman Scholarship (2009)
Louis A. Doyle Memorial Scholarship (2009)
MCH Michigan Competitive Scholarship (2005-2009)
E D U C AT I O N - R E L AT E D E X P E R I E N C E
English Language Arts Teacher

Interagency Academy
Seattle Public Schools-Seattle, WA
August
2012-Present
Facilitate language arts instruction using the Columbia Teachers College
curriculum
Implement the Wilson Reading Program with struggling readers
Tailor instruction to student needs, goals, strengths, and challenges
Collaborate with colleagues to maintain community and culture within the
school
Communicate closely with all parties involved in students lives
Participate in a language arts professional learning community
Read Right Tutor
Garfield High School - Seattle, Washington
AmeriCorps: Notre Dame AmeriCorps Seattle, Washington
September 2011-July 2012
Facilitated the Read Right program with small groups of students in 9 th-11th
grade
Performed initial and ongoing reading assessments
Mentored students inside and outside of the program
Created curriculum for, and taught, two writing groups using standards-based
grading
Organized and chaperoned field trips to local book stores and colleges
Participated in site-based professional learning communities
Corps Member
Denny International Middle School Seattle, Washington
AmeriCorps: City Year - Seattle, Washington
August 2010-May 2011
Managed a cohort of 7th grade focus students identified as at risk for dropping
out
Tutored and mentored students of diverse abilities
Organized and led volunteers and volunteer coordinators in a large-scale
service project
Collaborated with team members to design and facilitate an after-school
program
Participated in weekly service projects, trainings, and team building activities
Contributed to and participated in school-wide assemblies based on student
MAP scores
Student Teacher
Lowell High School Lowell, Michigan
August 2009May 2010
College of Education: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Taught six sections of 10th grade English
Taught science fiction and creative writing courses
Planned, revised, and implemented course curriculums, unit designs, and
assessments

Integrated technology into class lessons and projects

Participated in professional learning communities
Collaborated with fellow department members to revise curriculum
Co-chaired school-wide, after-school staff and student book club

Athletic Tutor
Student Athlete Support Services Michigan State University
September 2008-April 2009
Worked one-on-one with MSU student athletes
Helped MSU athletes with studying and organizational strategies
ELL Reading Tutor
International Tutoring Program East Lansing, Michigan
September 2008-April 2009
Worked one-on-one with three international ELL students
Planned and executed weekly reading exercises and strategies