Leah Morrow

Dynamic educator from Grand Erie District School Board, excelling in classroom management and critical thinking. Proficient in providing differentiated instruction, boosting student engagement and academic performance. Cultivated strong relationships, fostering a student-centered learning environment. Demonstrated proficiency in lesson planning and motivating students, ensuring a positive and results-driven educational experience. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy and learning skills.

Pegamigaabo School - 7/8 Teacher  

Big Grassy First Nation, ON  •  05/2022 - 06/2022

• Maintained a positive learning environment and supported student's individual needs.
• Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
• Quickly adapted to varying school cultures and classroom dynamics.
• Developed rapport with students to foster a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Facilitated classroom discussions and collaborative group activities to promote critical thinking.

Cobourg Collegiate Institute - English Teacher
Cobourg, ON  •  11/2021 - 12/2021

• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.

Crestwood Intermediate and Secondary School - 8th Grade Teacher
Peterborough, ON  •  03/2021 - 04/2021

• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
• Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
• Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
• Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
• Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.

Bowmanville High School - English Teacher
Bowmanville , ON  •  11/2020 - 12/2020

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
• Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.