Sally Murphy

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Roswell, GA ***75

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aca4kl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Teaching Position to provide high quality education

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Georgia Clear Renewable T-5 Certificate in Broad Field Science, 6-12

. Florida Temporary Certificate in Biology

. Florida Temporary Certificate in Middle Grades Science

. Excellent ability to engage students and promote learning

. Effective communication with students and parents

EDUCATION

. M.Ed, Science Education, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

. B.S., Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher, Huntington Learning Center, Dunwoody, GA 2011-present

. Provide subject-specific tutoring and assist students in mastering

fundamental academic skills

. Help students prepare for college entrance exams

Teacher, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Roswell, GA 2008-2011

. Provided instruction in biology, advanced biology, and chemistry

. Engaged students using a variety of activities designed to meet the

needs of all learning styles

. Designed laboratory activities and research projects to challenge

students' problem-solving skills

. Assisted students individually in the learning lab and after school to

help them master the concepts presented in class

Teacher, Riverwood High School, Sandy Springs, GA 2007-2008

. Provided instruction in AP chemistry, IB chemistry, honors chemistry,

and chemistry utilizing innovative laboratory activities and teaching

strategies

. Challenged students using technology-enhanced laboratory activities

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Teacher, The Cottage School, Roswell, GA 2005-2007

. Provided instruction in physical science and biology designed to meet

the needs of students with different learning styles and abilities

. Assessed students using a variety of methods to obtain an accurate

portrayal of students' mastery of the subject

. Facilitated a class focused on completing the pilot program of

Challenge 20/20, a global initiative started by the National

Association for Independent Schools

. Designed and taught an elective course focused on medical

investigation

. Communicated with parents on a weekly basis about their children's

progress

Teacher, Cobb County School System 2003-2005

. Provided instruction in the life sciences

. Incorporated technology into instruction through the use of web-based

lessons and PowerPoint presentations

. Utilized numerous laboratories and activities to facilitate interest

. Conducted after school science activities to enhance students'

opportunities to participate in engaging and meaningful learning

. Provided tutoring in science and math before, during, and after school

Teacher, Paulding County Schools 2001-2003

. Provided instruction in life science, reading, and summer school math

(pre-algebra and algebra)

. Designed and implemented a web site to provide advanced communication

with students and parents

. Provided tutoring opportunities for students before and after school

. Coached the Academic Quiz Bowl Team

Teacher, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, GA 2000-2001

. Provided instruction in interdisciplinary science and Algebra

. Developed project-based, hands-on activities to enhance scientific

understanding

. Incorporated the use of a class web site to enhance the learning

process and to facilitate parent communication

. Conducted tutoring sessions to enhance student achievement

Teacher, Oak Mountain Academy, Carrollton, GA 1999-2000

. Provided instruction in earth science, physical science, and advanced

middle school math

. Conducted tutoring sessions in math and science

. Coached the Academic Quiz Bowl Team

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

. Served as a Teacher for the Brain Camp run through the Center for

Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) in the summer from 2005-2009

. Engaged in graduate-level microbiology and biochemistry coursework and

research as part of PhD preparatory programs at Louisiana State

University and Georgia Institute of Technology

. Instructed microbiology laboratory courses for undergraduate students

at Georgia Institute of Technology (2002-2003) and Louisiana State

University (1996-1997)

. Conducted molecular microbiology research using PCR, DNA cloning, DNA

extraction and purification, gel electrophoresis, bacterial

transformations

HONORS

. Recipient of the Society for Neuroscience Neuroscientist-Teacher

Partner Travel Award

. Selected for the Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)

program through Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for

Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMIC)

o Selected to work with Dr. Laura Carruth, a neuroscientist at

Georgia State University and the Center for Behavioral

Neuroscience's (CBN) Brain Camps

o Offered a position to work at the camp under a CBN grant

. Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society

. Golden Key National Honor Society

. Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society

. HOPE scholar and HOPE teacher recipient

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