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STEVEN E. MORRIS
CURRICULUM VITAE
6611 Highgate Drive
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(H) 301-899.8605 (C) 240-472.9785
(Email)
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career continuation as an administrator or at the supervisory level where education, experience, and developed skills will be of value.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(2008- Present)- Surrattsville High School Clinton, MD
Substitute Teacher
Responsible for assisting the administration, faculty, and staff maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Aid in organizing field trips and increasing parental and community involvement; while completing advanced graduate studies in Education at Strayer University
(2006-2008) Focus Daycare Before & After Brandywine, MD
Program Director
Responsible for developing policy and procedure for the Daycare Program; train and evaluate staff; monitor program for efficiency and effectiveness; coordinate activities for community, parents, church and youth; creating appropriate environment for learning and development for early childhood; liaison people for church in community, forums and meetings; and developing institute training programs throughout the County with other churches.
(2005-2006) Drew Freeman Middle School Suitland MD
Assistant Principal
Responsible for student services; facilities management; peer mediation; curriculum and instruction; academic career and professional counseling; community service; personnel management; testing programs; contracts and fundraising; after school activities; staff development (workshops for teacher professional growth); and parental involvement in establishing a school culture.
(2004-2005) Henry E. Lackey High School Indian Head, MD
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for planning and provide appropriate leaning experiences for ninth grade students; supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; provided administrative leadership to the Maryland’s Tomorrow Program; conduct informal observations of teachers; coordinate new student orientation; oversee the school bus program; database coordinator and ISR coordinator.
(1998-2004) Stephen Decatur Middle School Clinton, MD
Vice-Principal
Responsible for planning and provide appropriate learning experiences for eighth grade students; teachers’ observations; school-Based management Teams; instructional council; agenda books; peer mediation; field trips; substitute teacher; study schedules; staff development; PTA meetings; contracts and fundraising; After-school activities; Athletic Administrator; community and student services; testing program (developed a school plan for the administering of country and state testing); and academic, career, and personal counseling.
(1991-1998) Forestville High School Forestville, MD
Vice Principal- Grade 9-12 – (Job description same as above)
(1987-1991) Lord Baltimore Academy Fort Washington, MD
Mathematics Teacher- Grades 7 & 8
Responsible for teaching seventh and eighth graders Pre-algebra and Algebra I
(1974-1987) Avalon Elementary School Fort Washington, MD
Classroom Teacher- Grades 5 & 6
Responsible for teaching all subjects, including drug education and sex education
(1975-1982) Maryland Park and Planning Commission
Director of Summer Playground
Responsible for supervising daily activities of children attending summer camps and playground program
(1986-1990) ADDITIONAL (VOLUNTEER) EXPERIENCE
Teacher in the Adult Education Program
· Taught Basic Math and Algebra to adults using the “Math Made Easy” Program
Alexandria Shelter for the Homeless
· Supervised the night program from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekends with clients involved with the criminal justice system and of whom were diagnosed with substance abuse problems
Melwood Horticultural Center
· Residential counselor supervising five mildly mentally challenged men
· Administered medication, performed general care for the clients and taught daily functional living skills
EDUCATION
(2008- Present)- Strayer University Suitland, MD
· Master of Arts degree in Education (pending 2009), concentration in School Administration & Law
(1998-2003)-University of Maryland College Park, MD
· Aspiring Principal Program
· (2000- 2002) Licensure Workshop/Special Education Wing
· (2003) Successfully passes the State of Maryland Licensure Examination
May 1974- Federal City College Washington, DC
· Bachelor of Arts Degree conferred in Elementary Education
Post-Graduate Studies
· A total of 65 graduate credit hours earned at the following universities: Trinity College, The Catholic University of America, The University of the District of Columbia, and University of Maryland College Park
Post-Graduate Workshops
· School Law; Special Education; Drug Education; and Sex Education
CERTIFICATION
· Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional Certification in Elementary Grades 1-6 and Middle School
· Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certification
· Maryland State Department of Education Licensure for School Administrator I and Administrator II
· Certified Teen and Parenting Life Coach (2007)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILAATIONS
· President of the Board- Maryland Assembly on School Based Health Centers (MASBHC)
· Vice Chairman, Sheriff Michael A. Jackson Charities Foundation, Inc.
AWARDS AND HONORS
· Letters of Commendation and Service, Proclamation, and Governor’s Citation in the field of education, Spring 2004 from the following:
o The Former President of the United States, George W. Bush
o The Former Governor of the State of Maryland, the Honorable Robert Ehrlich
o Prince George’s County Executive, the Honorable Jack B. Johnson
o The Former Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public School System, Andre Hornsby, D.ED.
o Numerous colleagues
· Special recognition and presentation of award for commitment and dedication to the education process presented August 2003 by the Prince George’s County District 26 State Delegate, the Honorable Obie Patterson
· Recognized by Forestville High School and Stephen Decatur Middle School for successfully executing the Renaissance Programs during the past twelve years
· Recognition by CTV Channel 76 for School of Excellence and Outstanding Education Television series (with Renaissance being a major factor)
· Newspaper articles in the Prince George’s County newspapers for positive impact on the lives of the students
· Renaissance Achievement series in the Andrews Air Force Base newspaper
· Induction into the Josten’s National Renaissance Hall of Fame during ceremony in Las Vega, NV (July, 2003)
· Outstanding Educator Nominee- SY 1974, SY 1991 & SY 2000
PUBLICATION
Author, From Whence I Came: Victorious in the Face of Evil. Website address: http://fromwhenceicame.com
References available upon request
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