Scott Moran
Benton
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record of creating inclusive classroom experiences that foster student success. Expertise in leveraging diverse instructional strategies to address varied learning needs, ensuring all students achieve a comprehensive understanding of the material. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability in fast-paced educational environments, with a strong emphasis on enhancing critical thinking and communication skills. Committed to cultivating an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere that empowers every student to excel.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Principal
Neuro Restorative Academy
Carbondale, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Manage the budget and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate security and safety.
- Address parental concerns.
- Organize district-level policy.
- Assess student needs.
- Handle disciplinary actions.
- Taught middle school special education classroom with classroom of all special education students.
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse student needs.
Principal
Elverado High School
Elkville, IL
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Manage the budget and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated security and safety.
- Addressed parental concerns.
- Organized district-level policy.
- Assessed student needs.
- Handled disciplinary actions.
- Developed and implemented strategic educational initiatives to enhance student performance and engagement.
- Fostered collaborative relationships among faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to support school goals.
- Led professional development programs for educators, promoting best practices in teaching and learning methodologies.
Principal
Trinity Lutheran School
Centralia, IL
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed the budget and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated security and safety.
- Addressed parental concerns.
- Organized district-level policy.
- Assessed student needs.
- Handled disciplinary actions.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation across the school.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources aligned with school objectives.
- Analyzed student achievement data to inform curriculum development and instructional strategies for diverse learners.
Special Education Lead Teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Villa Rica, GA, US
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Special Education inclusion and self-contained classroom teacher
- Responsible for developing and maintaining all paperwork, IEP/RDM's and any other function of the students on my caseload
- Lead teacher for the special education department which included delivery and redelivery of school mandated meetings and training
- Math team coach
- Leadership team representative for special education department
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Special Education Teacher
Belle High School
Belle, MO, US
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Special Education inclusion and self-contained classroom teacher
- Responsible for developing and maintaining all paperwork, IEP/RDM's and any other function of the students on my caseload
- Member of professional learning committee
- Head Boys Soccer and Golf Coach
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
Special Education Teacher
Mt.Carmel Elementary School
Douglasville, GA, US
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Special Education inclusion teacher in the language arts and math department.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining all paperwork, IEP/RDM's and any other function of the students on my caseload.
- Co-director of After School Program.
- Member of school leadership council.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
Third Grade Teacher
Brighten Charter Academy
Douglasville, GA, US
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for lesson planning, curriculum mapping, assessment and implementation of grade level material.
- School athletic director
- Middle School football coach
- Grade level coordinator for state writing assessment.
- After school math tutor for grade level students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education
M.S - Educational Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest, Missouri, US07.2020
B.S. - Elementary Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest, Missouri, US05.2004
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Teacher/Principal
Neuro Restorative Academy
03.2025 - Current
Principal
Elverado High School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Principal
Trinity Lutheran School
06.2022 - 07.2024
Special Education Lead Teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
07.2020 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Belle High School
07.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Mt.Carmel Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Third Grade Teacher
Brighten Charter Academy
07.2012 - 08.2014
B.S. - Elementary Education
Northwest Missouri State University
M.S - Educational Administration
Northwest Missouri State University