DiArron B. Morrison
Covington
Summary
Results-driven instructional leader with a proven record of leveraging data analysis, standards alignment, and structured coaching cycles to elevate teacher practice and student outcomes. Experienced across secondary and post-secondary settings, with a strong foundation in adult learning theory that informs the design and facilitation of professional learning, PLC development, and new teacher mentoring. Skilled in creating job-embedded, collaborative learning experiences that translate theory into classroom practice and align with DCSD’s Six Essential Systems. Committed to equity, continuous improvement, and building sustainable teacher capacity through strategic coaching and collective leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
New Teacher Orientation Coordinator
Redan High School
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated 10+ instructional and operational professional learning sessions for new teachers, enhancing their understanding of MTSS, lesson design, Hattie’s effect sizes, progressive discipline, and standards-based planning.
- Paired new teachers with mentors, fostering ongoing coaching support to promote professional growth and confidence.
- Established structured mentoring and coaching cycles for teachers with non-renewable certificates contributing to a 100% new teacher retention rate in the 2024–2025 school year.
- Modeled high-impact questioning strategies and discourse protocols for K–12 instructional coaching contexts.
Social Studies Instructional Lead & Teacher
Redan High School
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented job-embedded coaching cycles with Social Studies teachers, resulting in a 20% increase in higher-order questioning observed during instructional learning walks.
- Facilitated 4 department-wide professional learning sessions on vertical alignment, C3 Framework implementation, document analysis pedagogy, and high-effect size strategies, resulting in adoption of 6 overlapping priority standards and 3 common instructional strategies across grade levels.
- Designed and delivered 3 schoolwide professional learning sessions for over 100 faculty members on effective implementation of gallery walks, strategic use of AI in instruction, and differentiation for diverse learners, enhancing instructional practices across the school.
- Led weekly data analysis cycles using EOC benchmarks and common assessments, contributing to a 12% increase in U.S. History EOC pass rates.
Guiding Coalition Member
Redan High School
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated professional learning to enhance Guiding Coalition capacity and strengthen PLC processes.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align instructional practices with DCSD’s Six Essential Systems.
- Analyzed school performance trends to guide instructional decision-making.
Graduate Instructor
University of Memphis
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated 150+ undergraduate courses utilizing adult learning theory and research-based instructional strategies, achieving 89% student success rate over three academic years.
- Designed and implemented discussion-driven, seminar-style instruction that emphasized critical thinking, structured argumentation, and performance-based assessment to enhance student engagement.
- Presented at 15 academic conferences, earning 2 awards for Distinguished Original Research, demonstrating subject-matter expertise and professional credibility.
Instructor
Abilene Christian University
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated over 10 university-level courses, achieving a 91% student success rate through differentiated instructional design and data-informed feedback cycles.
- Designed and facilitated 10+ professional workshops on diversity and inclusion for over 500 adult participants, enhancing cross-cultural communication and fostering inclusive instructional practices.
- Delivered 3 academic conference presentations, receiving award for distinguished original research that contributed to field advancements.
Education
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN10-2023
M.A. - Communication Studies
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX12-2019
M.A. - Christian Ministry
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2019
B.G.S. - Communications
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-2016
Skills
- PLC Facilitation
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Coaching
- Standards Alignment
- Technology Integration
- Progress Monitoring
- Data Visualization
- Teacher Development
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Online Resource Development
- Professional Learning Design
- Guiding Coalition Leadership
Certifications And Leadership Training
- AP United States History
- AP African American History
- Guiding Coalition and Building PLC
- Restorative Practices
Timeline
New Teacher Orientation Coordinator
Redan High School
01.2024 - Current
Social Studies Instructional Lead & Teacher
Redan High School
01.2023 - Current
Guiding Coalition Member
Redan High School
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Instructor
University of Memphis
01.2020 - 01.2022
Instructor
Abilene Christian University
06.2019 - 01.2020
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
University of Memphis
M.A. - Communication Studies
Abilene Christian University
M.A. - Christian Ministry
Abilene Christian University
B.G.S. - Communications
Georgia Southern University