Morgan Mason
Silver Spring
Summary
Early childhood professional with a strong foundation in child development and education. Skilled in creating engaging and nurturing environments for young learners. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs and able to build trust with children, parents, and colleagues. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering social-emotional growth. Experience with children with different developmental and behavioral needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Associate Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Washington, DC
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated age-appropriate learning experiences to promote cognitive and emotional development.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Developed and maintained a safe, nurturing classroom environment that fosters exploration and creativity.
- Mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and best practices for early childhood education.
- Evaluated children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring alignment with developmental milestones.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Actively participated in staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing ideas and strategies to improve overall teaching practices within the early childhood program.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth by teaching conflict resolution strategies and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
- Organized and facilitated fun, hands-on activities that enhanced fine motor skills and encouraged creativity.
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, informing instructional decisions throughout the year.
Busser/Server
Kingdom catering
Bowie, MD
10.2016 - Current
- Worked in a catering business where multiple skills were required to do the job.
- Lifted heavy items to venues and different events.
- Talked to the guest and made sure needs were met and food was replenished.
- Cleaned tables and set up decorations.
- Prepped food platters and desserts.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and guests.
Substitute Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Washington, DC
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Cover classes and carry out lesson plans or improvise if short notice.
- Cover elective classes such as art and Library.
- Work with grades Pre-k and Kindergarten as assistant or lead teacher when coverage is needed.
- Plan activities or independent work time.
- Work with teachers to ensure students are understanding work or if they need assistance with their work.
After School Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Washington, DC
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinate activities with students and create engaging assignments.
- Make sure that homework is done and help is given to those students who need help with homework.
- Organized extracurricular programs that fostered student interests and community involvement.
- Organized and supervised games and [Type] recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
Washington, DC
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Operated espresso machines and coffee brewing equipment with precision and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new baristas on beverage preparation and store protocols.
- Developed relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Lead Teacher
Happy Faces Learning Center
Washington, DC
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Create lessons plans using creative curriculum for ages 2-3 years old.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and address concerns.
- Create a daily schedule for kids to follow during the day.
- Designed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse learning styles.
- Established a positive classroom environment fostering social-emotional growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC08-2021
High school diploma - undefined
Paul International high school
Washington, DC05-2017
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Gross motor skills development
- Fine motor skills development
- CPR training
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Special needs support
- Artistic expression
- Child assessment
- Creative learning strategies
- Social-emotional development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational and planning skills
- Classroom management
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Child development
- Student assessment
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Early childhood training
- Special education
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for MAESA attendees/members in November of 2024 and 2025. Topic on " Parent Engagement In The Early Years"
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 2019-09-01, 2022-09-30, Conducted no more than minimal risk research on human subjects
- Mandated Reporter Training, 2022-07-01, Present, Responsibilities as a mandated reporter signs of abuse or educational and institutional neglect in children. Process of reporting suspected abuse.
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 2022-07-01, 2024-07-31
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
04.2022 - 06.2022
After School Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Associate Teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Happy Faces Learning Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
04.2017 - 06.2022
Busser/Server
Kingdom catering
10.2016 - Current
High school diploma - undefined
Paul International high school
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The District of Columbia
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Cashier Skills, Highly Proficient, 2020-09-01, Counting cash, processing transactions, following written procedures, and attending to details
- Front Desk Agent (Hotel), Highly Proficient, 2020-09-01, Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data
- Elementary School Classroom Management, Expert, 2020-09-01, Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
- Early childhood development, Highly Proficient, 2020-12-01, Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development
- Scheduling, Proficient, 2021-07-01, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Data entry: Accuracy, Highly Proficient, 2020-09-01, Entering data quickly and accurately
- Customer focus & orientation, Highly Proficient, 2020-12-01, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
Awards
Dean's List, 2021-04-01, A term GPA of 3.30 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher