Bertina C. Morris has over 15 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University. She is currently a 4th grade teacher at Creekside Elementary School where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2009-2010. Her students have achieved high scores on standardized tests and benchmarks during her time there.

1. Bertina C. Morris
Email address: bm619@nova.edu
Education: Nova Southeastern University, North Miami Beach, FL
Masters of Science (Education: Teaching and Learning)
Online Program Completion: August 2008 - August 2009
Norfolk State University: Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science, December 2002 / Major:
Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentration – Early Childhood Education)
Certification: Early/Primary Education PreK-3 / Elementary
Education PreK-6
Tidewater Community College: Chesapeake, VA
Associate of Science, May 1994
Major: Business Administration
Professional Experience:
August 2007 – Present Elementary Teacher, Grade 4 (Teacher of the Year 2009-2010)
Creekside Elementary School, Suffolk, VA
Achieved successful SOL test scores: (Social Studies 91%,
Reading 90%)
Achieved successful Benchmark requirements – (Social Studies
100%, Science 95%, Reading 90%)
Met Class Achievement Goals: 1,700 Accelerated Reader Points (2007-
2008)
Develop and implement lesson plans, incorporating various
instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of each
individual student with a variety of academic backgrounds and
experiences
Utilize skill in oral and written communication and work
cooperatively with other staff members
Integrate use of technology in the classroom and other
effective resources
Employ effective classroom management through a variety of
positive discipline strategies and maintain standards of pupil
behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment
Provide students with appropriate instructional strategies, leading
to positive and effective student achievement
Team teach with co-worker (subjects of Math and Science),
achieving very successful results
Evaluate pupil’s academic achievement and social growth through the use
of data analysis; conduct parent conferences
Maintain professional competence by attending Professional
Development Academies
August 2006 – June 2007 Elementary Teacher, Grade 4
Brighton Elementary School, Portsmouth, VA
Provided students with appropriate instructional strategies, leading to
positive and effective student achievement
Developed and implemented lesson plans including Reading,
Social Studies, and Math, incorporating various instructional
strategies designed to meet the needs of each individual
student; utilized course of study adopted by the appropriate
authorities
Employed effective classroom management through a variety of
positive discipline strategies and maintained standards of
pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning
environment

2. Evaluated pupil’s academic achievement and social growth
through the use of data analysis
Communicated with parents through conferences and other means
to discuss pupil’s progress and to interpret the school’s
programs
August 2003 – June 2006 Elementary Teacher, Grade 4 (Teacher of the Year 2006 –
2007)
Booker T. Washington Elementary, Suffolk, VA
SOL Pass Rates: (05-06) 100% - English, 95% - VA History, and 89% -
Math (04-05) and (03–04) 95% - VA History
Met Class Achievement Goals: 1,500 Accelerated Reader Points (2005-
2006) /1,000 points (2004-2005)
Appeared on Suffolk’s Learning Links Cable Channel - Teaching a
Science Lesson on Watersheds
Developed and implemented lesson plans including Reading,
Social Studies, and Science, incorporating various
instructional strategies designed to meet the academic needs of
each student
Employed effective classroom management through a variety of
positive discipline strategies
Utilized guided reading and literacy centers to increase
student learning
Professional Training:
Data Review and Vertical Team Planning/Curriculum Mapping
Fourth Annual Raising Achievement and Closing the Gaps
Symposium
Educators Training Network: Fantastic Math Activities
Professional Development Academy: Guided Reading Teaching
Points
Make It/Take It Activities
Simply Strategies
Smart Board Magic Basics
Child Abuse/Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, and Responding
for Educators
Mathematics’ 3M: Meaning, Motivation, & Mastery
Interactive Notebook – A Powerful Tool
Renaissance Learning
Reading Renaissance Goal Setting and Diagnosis and Intervention
Scientific Inquiry Strategies
Professional Positions:
Curriculum Development Committee Member (2008-2009)
Mentor for first year teacher (2008-2009)
Member of the United Way committee (2008-2009)
Coach for Odyssey of the Mind Team for the annual city wide
competition, placed 5th place (2007-2008)
Tutor – C.A.R.E. - After School SOL Preparation Program
(February – May 2008)
Selected to have Practicum Student from Radford University
(2007-2008)
Lead Social Studies Teacher and Grade Level Chairperson -
Brighton Elementary (2006 - 2007)

3. Member of School Improvement Team - Chairperson for History
Committee (2006 - 2007)
Tutor – PM Optimistic - After School SOL Preparation Program
(February – May 2007)
Grade Level Chairperson (Booker T. Elementary 2005 - 2006)
Committee Member of the SACS Accreditation and Academic Review
(2005 - 2006)
Participant in After School Tutorial Program - S.T.A.R.S. (2003
- 2006)