Sally Murphy

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Sandy Springs, GA 30350

404-***-****

acyn3k@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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

. Excellent ability to engage students and promote learning

. Effective communication with students, parents, and staff

. Skilled with designing and providing instruction designed to meet the

needs of students with different learning styles and abilities

. Adept with incorporating technology into instruction utilizing web-

based lessons and PowerPoint presentations

. Highly experienced in teaching various science and math courses

including: Biology, Advanced Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry-

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, Physics, and

Algebra

EDUCATION

. Master of Education-Science Education, Georgia State University,

Atlanta, GA

. Bachelor of Science-Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher, 2003-2016, Chrysalis Experiential Academy, Blessed Trinity

Catholic High School, Riverwood High School, The Cottage School

. Provided individualized instruction with multi-sensory learning

opportunities in various science and math courses

. Provided subject-specific tutoring and assisted students in mastering

fundamental academic skills

. Helped students prepare for college entrance exams

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

needs of all learning styles

. Developed laboratory activities and research projects to challenge

students' problem-solving skills

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

help them master the concepts presented in class

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

portrayal of students' mastery of the subject

. Designed and taught an elective course focused on medical

investigation

. Conducted after school science activities to enhance students'

opportunities to participate in engaging and meaningful learning

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

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

. Facilitated a class focused on completing the pilot program of

Challenge 20/20, a global initiative by the National Association for

Independent Schools

. 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/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

. 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)

. Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society

. Golden Key National Honor Society

. Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society

. HOPE scholar and HOPE teacher recipient

. National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) member

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