GABRIELLA MORTON

gmorton02@gmail.com · Fort Collins 80521

A passionate educator with experience working with children ages 3-10 in various learning
environments and classrooms. Experienced in creating captivating lessons for students of all learning
styles and levels. Dedicated to building and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive learning
environment for students and families of all backgrounds.

Experience
JANUARY 2024 – CURRENT
STUDENT TEACHER, BAUDER ELEMENTARY 1ST GRADE
- Supported student-learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance
to aid classroom instruction.
- Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons in accordance with the
curriculum
- Created and administered lessons and classroom materials in reading, mathematics,
science, social studies, writing, phonics, and vocabulary.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce
social skills.
- Well-versed in the IL Classroom reading and lab curriculum.
- Knowledgeable in the Science of Reading and its application at all grade levels
SEPTEMBER 2023 – CURRENT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Follow the teacher’s instructions for a lesson plan, or create a lesson plan if none is
available
- Record attendance according to school procedure
- Maintain discipline in the classroom and foster a safe and productive learning
environment in accordance with school policies
- Compile reports for teachers that include student attendance, lesson-plan progress,
disciplinary actions, and positive developments
MAY 2023 – JULY 2023, JUNE 2022-JULY 2022
ASSISTANT TEACHER, CAMP SOL, POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Developed classroom curriculum using Colorado State Standards and aided in executing
it
- Engaged with students in the whole group, small group, and one-on-one
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and coworkers to build trust as
a team and improve motivation
- Monitored and aided in behavior management and keeping the classroom safe
AUGUST 2021 – DECEMBER 2022
NANNY, BRANDON WELLS
- Pick up kids from school, and transport them to home and after-school activities
- Make sure children complete schoolwork on time
- Maintained communication about relevant information surrounding the kids to both
parents
 SEASONAL – SUMMER 2020, 2019, 2018
FRONT OFFICE STAFF, HGI WORLDWIDE INC.
- Managed reception with interpersonal and communication skills to initiate sales and
provide information on products
- Kept the work environment clean and well maintained with organization skills and
knowledge of filling system
- Assembled and packaged products making sure products met company standards and
functioned accordingly

AUGUST 2019 – MAY 2020

TEACHER CADET (HIGH SCHOOL CLASS), DISCOVERY CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and coworkers to build trust as
a team and improve motivation
- Collaborated with staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and
student engagement
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum to expand student knowledge
in a creative manner

EDUCATION
MAY 2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO
Concentration: Teacher Licensure
Minor: Human Development and Family Studies, American Sign Language
Related Course work: Creative Experiences for Children, Infant and Childhood Development,
Education in the U.S., Literacy and the Learner, Diagnostic Teaching of Reading, Early Childhood
Education 1 and 2, Administration of Early Childhood Programs, Educational Tech & Assessment,
Disabilities Early Child Education, American Sign Language 1-6

Activities
- Volunteered at Eyestone Elementary in a 1st grade classroom as an assistant math instructor
from September 2023 till December 2023. Plan and execute math lessons that align with school
and state standards.
- Volunteered at Bauder Elementary Pre-k classroom as a teacher’s aide for the 2022-23 school
year. Worked with students on fine motor skills and communication skills. Taught math and
reading lessons
- Volunteered at Eyestone Elementary doing reading intervention for 2 nd graders in small group
from March 2023 till May 2023. Gave base line assessment in CORE and created an intervention
plan to match accordingly with regular check ins.
- Volunteered in classrooms from 2017-2020. Ages ranging from 5-10 (Kindergarten through 5 th).
Aided the teacher with classroom management and led small groups in learning activities.
- Fundamental member of the Prom Committee and Senior Class officer from 2018-2020. Took
leadership in organizing events and held positions of leadership in these clubs (Chairman of
multiple events)