Debbie Morrison

549b Kenwood Ave ~ Delmar, NY 12054

(518) 248-5019 ~ anne840t@yahoo.com

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
An exceptional Educational Specialist, recognized as a supporter for student achievement, and
possess a proven history of effectively applying principles and expertise which foster
originality.
Occupy strong capabilities to plan course schedules, coordinate student activities, and liaise
student or instructor services and programs amid culturally diverse populations.
Proficiently collaborate with colleagues across the academic community to strengthen value of
student learning and the environment with solid attention to the success of individual
students.
Abilities to identify areas of interest, and performance capabilities in order to advise individuals of
various avenues needed to achieve goals.
Possess clarity of purpose, diplomacy and patience to lead long-term cultural changes.
Encompass extensive expertise in Literacy, English Language Arts, schedule management, data
analysis, instructional and administrative technology and a leadership role for specified
projects so as to achieve a consistent level of excellence across multiple academic services.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Innovative in devising targeted curriculum and lesson plans which encourage methodical
thinking and application of the information.
• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic education practices as a means of creating and
nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in students.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Troy City School District, Capital Region BOCES, Troy, NY 2008 - 2010
Substitute Teacher
• Delivered instructional sessions based on previously developed materials and in
accordance with lesson plans in effort to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Exceptional ability to apply technological approaches to subject material, research
educational resources on the internet and assist with information retrieval.
• Tracked attendance and absence reports in conjunction with other administration records.

State University at Albany, Albany, NY 2004 - 2010

Student Assistant/Writing Tutor
• Served as liaison or interface with students and professors to establish academic needs.
• Generated culturally relevant interdisciplinary curriculum, fresh designs and interesting
material for utilization when crafting lesson plans and teaching guides.
• Aided in composition of instructor guide scenarios, delivery and reviewed student pieces
for content and accuracy.

Bethlehem Children’s School, Slingerlands, NY 2001 - 2004

Teacher, After School Care
• Evaluated recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual requirements of each
student and orchestrated programs to promote optimal learning environments.
• Provided a nurturing, educational environment and cultivated respect for individuals in
accordance with the school’s vision.

IBM, Albany, NY/Raleigh, NC 1993 - 2001

Customer Engineer
• Acted as PC and Network Hardware Support Specialist, working in conjunction with other
technical teams to analyze OEM systems and resolve product maintenance issues through
troubleshooting.
• Offered superior customer support and relations while continuously promoting product
sales to inbound clients.
 EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
University at Albany, NY
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in English

(ATEG) The Assembly for the Teaching English Grammar, member since 2007