MORGAN ACKERSON

1310 6th St. #203 Brookings, SD 57006 · (218) 205-0526 · morgan.ackerson@jacks.sdstate.edu

Portfolio: ackersonmorgan.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 2023 – MAY 2023

STUDENT TEACHER, DAKOTA PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY, BROOKINGS SD
Planned, implemented, and assessed standards-based curriculum in Kindergarten classroom;
provided support to Kindergarten teacher; communicated with families; performed one-on-one
and whole group assessments.

MAY 2022 – SEPTEMBER 2022

TEACHER’S AIDE, FIRST BANK AND TRUST- KIDSWORLD LEARNING CENTER,
BROOKINGS SD
Implemented and assisted in classroom lesson planning; classroom and outdoor supervision; cared
for children 0-5 years of age including meals, diapering, and play; facilitated drop-off and pick-up
procedures.

AUGUST 2021 – DECEMBER 2021

STUDENT TEACHER, SDSU FISHBACK CENTER, BROOKINGS SD
Planned, implemented, and assessed learning engagements in 3 and 4 year old classroom;
provided support to co-teacher; communicated with families daily; conducted parent teacher
conferences.

MAY 2021 – AUGUST 2021

TEACHER, CHILDRENS CORNER LEARNING CENTER, FERGUS FALLS MN
Implemented and assisted in classroom lesson planning; classroom management; cared for
children 0-5 years of age including meals, diapering, and play; facilitated drop-off and pick-up
procedures.

FEBRUARY 2021 – CURRENT

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1, BROOKINGS SD
Follow lessons and duties as assigned by classroom teacher, teacher’s assistant, or building
secretary and principal including playground supervision and secretarial work. Mainly PK-3.

EDUCATION
B.S. EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES,
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MAY 2023
Major: Early Childhood Education
Certification: Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (Dakota State University)
Endorsement: Early Childhood Special Education
GPA: 3.96 out of 4
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Educational Technology • Strong Team Member and Leader
o D2L, Seesaw, Quizizz, Kahoot, Floop, Google Apps, • Positive and Optimistic
Adobe Software Tools, Flip, Microsoft Apps, Zoom • Active Listener
• Organized and On Time • CPR and First Aid Certified
• Self-motivated and dedicated • Resourceful

ACTIVITIES
• Vice President of SDEA- SDSU Aspiring Educators (2021-2022)
• Leader of OASIS College and Young Adult Ministry (2021-current)
• Leader of KidsPoint Children’s Ministry at GracePoint Wesleyan Church (2019-current)
• Brookings County Youth Mentor (2019-2020)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

• Harriet Bonhorst Fund in Education and Human Sciences (2022-23)
• Eminent Leaders in Ag, Family, and Community Scholarship (2022-23)
• Ben & Mary Tjomsland Memorial Endowment Fund (2022-23)
• Jill Buckstead Scholarship (2021-22)
• Mr. and Mrs. V.J. Song Endowment (2021-23)
• Marlys D. Bunde Scholarship in Early Childhood Education (2020-21, 2022-23)
• Paulsen Family Scholarship (2020-21)
• Merwin B. Wheeler Scholarship in Education (2020-21)
• South Dakota State University Dean’s List (2019-23)

REFERENCES
• Mrs. Amy Nielson, Special Education Teacher amy.nielson@k12.sd.us (605) 203-0645
• Mrs. Sue Carlson, Kindergarten Teacher susan.carlson@k12.sd.us (605) 690-3325
• Mr. Brennen Schmitt, OASIS Pastor bschmitt@gracepointwesleyan.org (605) 366-2562
• Mr. Nathan Clanton, Children’s Pastor nclanton@gracepointwesleyan.org (734) 749-4972