Rebecca J. Morris PhD, MLIS
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K-12 TEACHING & LIBRARIANSHIP

School Librarian, 2004-2008

Deer Lakes School District, Russellton, PA
Deer Lakes Middle School (grades 6-8); Curtisville Primary School (grade 1)
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop, teach, and assess lessons designed to integrate academic curricula and information literacy skills
  • Guided students to locate, evaluate, and use research materials
  • Encouraged independent reading by helping students select reading materials appropriate to their reading levels and interests and sponsoring book clubs
  • Managed library and audio-visual/technology budgets, circulation, and collection development
  • Provided curricular and professional resources and training to teachers, staff, and administration
  • Facilitated school-wide anti-bullying program and “acceptance of differences” program
  • Received 2005 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant for wireless laptop computer lab from Pennsylvania Commonwealth Libraries
  • Participated in district committees: Educational Technology, Act 48, Middle States Accreditation

 
First Grade Teacher, 2000-2004
Sloan Elementary School, Franklin Regional School District, Murrysville, PA
  • Created and taught active, developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning activities. 
  • Collaborated with first grade team to plan personalized learning centers, guided reading, technology integration, thematic musical programs, and differentiated instruction.
  • Assisted with “whole school” (K-5) activities and team-taught interdisciplinary cross-grade level “buddy” activities. 
  • Facilitated frequent parent and senior citizen volunteer opportunities.
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