morganvforrest@gmail.

com

Passionate, resourceful, and driven professional with a strong commitment to educational equity for
all students. Versatile individual with a strong ability to create relevant and hands-on lessons which
challenge all students to make valuable connections to and question the world around them.

Deep Knowledge of Common Core Standards

Technology Integration

Focus on Inquiry-Based Learning

NWEA/MAP Data Analysis

Differentiated Instruction

Real-World Connections

Authentic Lesson Planning

Critical Thinking & Questioning

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education

State of Illinois K-9 Teaching License

University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL

Endorsements: Middle School and Mathematics

GPA 3.4

7th/8th Math Teacher

URBAN DISCOVERY ACADEMY | SAN DIEGO, CA
Developed and taught Common Core aligned lessons to 7th and 8th grade students.
Led a Common Core Math Parent Workshop
Created a school-wide Virtue of the Month program to help students develop socio-emotional skills
Developed and implemented a Homework Club, and Intervention Class to support students at
varying levels both during and after school

8th Math Student Teacher

MARIANO AZUELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL
Developed and taught Common Core aligned lessons for 8th grade Math to 86 students in this Chicago
Public School daily in order to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of each student.
Created unit on equations in which students organized and implemented a Walkathon to raise
awareness and over $1,200 for the Human Rights Campaign
Organized and implemented Mathletics online program to support students based on data

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