MORGAN HAWKES

MH
SECONDARY LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
(586) 265-8739 Rochester High School
hawkes.morgan@yahoo.com Aug 2022 - April 2023
morganhawkesteaches.weebly.com
Differentiated instruction, assignments, and assessments based on student

EDUCATION needs and taught different ability classes, while accommodating 504s and

IEPs with a co-teacher (LA9 Essentials.)

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY

Provided weekly newsletter updates to parents to allow constant

EDUCATION IN ENGLISH
awareness and communication of activities/assessments within the

Oakland University
classrooms.
Major: English STEP, Minor: History STEP
Identified student needs by communicating with cooperating staff and

2018 - 2023
parents to establish resolutions for student learning, mental and/or

CERTIFICATION physical health, attitude, and work ethic within the classroom.
Produced engaging activities for students that elicited student thinking and

Michigan Teaching Certificate (May 2023)

understanding, modeled content efficiently, and inspired cooperative group

English - Secondary Education (6-12)

learning. Incorporated technology into the classroom: Google Classroom,

Quizlet, Kahoot, Blooket, Canva, FlipGrid, Jeopardy, etc.

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT Led, planned, and graded 5 classes and applied several classroom

management techniques to maintain respect, productivity, and control

Worked with coordinating LA9

within the classroom. Created and applied lesson plans according to CCSS.
teachers and developed a school-wide

Developed and Integrated 3 Units of study in English Curriculum including

Midterm exam Short Stories, The Odyssey, and Romeo and Juliet.
Assessed student data and calculated

student successes and failures Malow Middle School

Determined new ideas, strategies, and

Dec 2021 - April 2022
resources to enhance teaching
Worked one-on-one with students during classroom time to provide help

practices and help better support the

on specific topics in World History - 7th grade curriculum.
learning of students. Observed experienced mentor teacher provide teaching techniques to

use in future personal classrooms and assisted with daily observations

PARTICIPATION
Built professional relationships with staff and students to integrate into

Integrated myself into the classroom,

the community.
building, and community by
Ferndale High School
participating in events such as school-

Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

run tutoring sessions, building

professional relationships with both

Applied AVID techniques to help students gain a sense of understanding

staff and admin, attending student

about materials by using leading questions to elicit thinking.
events such as sporting events and
Assisted struggling students by offering additional support and tutoring.
plays, and attending all staff meetings.
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REFERENCES

TODD MIESCH:
Mentor Teacher, Rochester High School
phone number: (248) 459-7145
email: tmiesch@rochester.k12.mi.us

JOSH WRINKLE:
Principal, Rochester High School
phone number:
email: jwrinkle@rochester.k12.mi.us

MEGAN PASQUALE:
Assistant Principal, Rochester High School
phone number: (248) 726-5416
email: mpasquale@rochester.k12.mi.us

DAN AMORE:
Assistant Principal, Rochester High School
phone number: (586) 883-3477
email: damore@rochester.k12.mi.us

KATE BASS:
Field Supervisor, Oakland University
phone number: (248) 894-6602
email: brennan3@oakland.edu

APRIL FULLMER:
Special Education Co-Teacher, Rochester High School
phone number: (586) 215-5161
email: afullmer@rochester.k12.mi.us

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Twitter: @LibraryofHawkes
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MH
SECONDARY LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

(586) 265-8739 | hawkes.morgan@yahoo.com | morganhawkesteaches.weebly.com

Morgan Hawkes
2705 Greenstone Blvd, Apt 1201
Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to you regarding the English Teacher position you have advertised. Having completed two years of Student

Teaching, the role at your school would be my ideal next step in my teaching career.

I have recently graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Secondary Education in English. I have received

my state certification to teach Language Arts at the secondary level curricula (grades 6-12.) During my student teaching

at Rochester High School, I taught mixed-ability students in class sizes ranging from 12 to 37. I worked closely with a co-

teacher to provide consistent support to all students, taught two sections of LA9 Essentials, and prioritized differentiated

instruction, testing, and assignments for all students.

My teaching style is structured to help students progress in a safe learning environment. I plan to instill a love for

learning in my classroom by promoting high expectations, student engagement, and maintaining relationships with my

students. I pride myself in accommodating all students, assisting individual students so they may improve their academic

ability, and keeping 504/IEPs at the forefront of my mind when designing lessons to appeal to multiple types of learners.

I incorporate technology and engaging activities within my everyday lessons so that students connect with the content

on a more personal level. I have adapted my teaching style to include Google Classroom, SMART boards, and online

review/formative assessment websites such as Quizlet and Nearpod, etc.

At the forefront of my teaching philosophy, I view communication as a key asset for students and parents. I aim to

maintain communication regarding student achievement or concerns, keep students and parents updated regarding

deadlines or important dates, and send weekly newsletters to provide accurate information about student

expectations/classwork from the week. Communication between teachers and parents is vital to student success and I

strive to prioritize this aspect within my classroom.

I would love the opportunity to find out more about your school, community, and approach to teaching.

Sincerely,

Morgan Hawkes