Meghan A. Murphy

** ******* *****, ***********, ** 12084

518-***-****

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Objective: To obtain a teaching position for grades K-6. Certifications

New York State Elementary Education N-6 2001

New York State Literacy K-12 2004

Education

Bachelor of Arts/ State University of New York College at Oswego 2001 Major: Elementary Education with a content specialty in English. Master of Arts/ Adelphi University/ Garden City, NY 2004 Major: Literacy

Teaching Experience

3rd, 4th and 5th grade classroom teacher

Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland Elementary School, Grade 3-5, 9/1/2011- 6/30/2020

Took part in monthly literacy and math staff development meetings.

Participated in the Building Cabinet, helping make decisions about school-wide initiatives for staff and students.

Engaged in weekly team meetings for various subject areas to collaborate on curriculum.

Worked with and was trained in various curriculum programs such as: Lucy Calkins units of study, Words Their Way, Go Math and Investigations, Literacy Collaborative through Leslie University, as well as others.

Applied strategies in the classroom to assist students in reaching learning goals at their individual levels.

Utilized many forms of formal and informal assessments to gauge where students are in their learning, at different times throughout the year.

Assisted students in monitoring their own progress, and creating goals for themselves to reach.

Created and built a cohesive classroom environment where mutual respect and other positive character traits were modeled and practiced.

Instructed students on mindfulness strategies to use in and outside of the classroom. 4th grade leave replacement teacher

Schalmont Central School District, Jefferson Elementary School, Grade 4 04/2011

Worked with the classroom teacher prior to entering the classroom, to create a seamless transition between teachers.

Utilized the classroom teacher’s curriculum and classroom management strategies to continue the classroom environment.

Collaborated with the 4th grade team to create cohesion among the classes, as well as share curriculum ideas.

Communicated with parents on a regular basis to keep them informed about our classroom activities.

Instructed students to use Interactive Notebooks in the content areas to enhance their learning of the content, as well as study strategies.

Wrote and was awarded a grant for teachers to research, learn about and create curriculum for using Interactive Notebooks in the classroom. 4th-5th grade Reading teacher

Horry County School District, Myrtle Beach Intermediate School, 09/2009

Was trained in the implementation of an intervention program called Voyager Passport to Learning.

Trained staff in the utilization of the intervention program within the classroom.

Collaborated with administration in the assessment and grouping of students who qualified for the program, as well as creating schedules for the pull-out sessions.

Created and leveled a school library for use with the Passport program.

Worked with students eligible for the program to enhance their literacy skills.

Instructed multiple groups of ENL students to create a bridge between their language and the English language to succeed in the program. 4th grade classroom teacher

Horry County School District, Conway Elementary School 09/2008

Conducted classroom activities for a fourth grade class of 24 students by designing lesson plans and instructional delivery through an inclusive and diverse application to teaching

Planned lessons based on common core curriculum to prepare students for reading and writing comprehension.

Utilized classroom technology, including SMART board, for alternative lesson delivery strategies

Created weekly newsletters for students, parents, and families to demonstrate planned class activities

Analyzed MAP testing assessments throughout the year to provide feedback to students and create learning goals.

6th grade classroom teacher

Clarkstown Central School District, Felix Festa Middle School 9/2002-6/2007

Taught Language Arts and Social Studies to groups of 25-30 6th graders.

Planned lessons that aligned the two content areas to enhance student motivation, connection and learning.

Collaborated as a 6th grade team to plan curriculum and events for the team.

Instructed students in various notetaking and study skills to use in and outside of the classroom.

Created monthly letters to parents keeping them informed on our curriculum and classroom activities.

Coached modified volleyball.

Reading Teacher K-5

Fort Lee School District, School #2, Fort Lee, NJ 2/2002-6/2002

Worked with students in kindergarten through grade 6 to improve various reading skills.

Planned and worked with small groups of students to build their literacy skills, as well as support their learning in their classrooms.

Collaborated with classroom teachers to create schedules and stay informed on the content in their classrooms to connect in my reading lessons.

Utilized school assessments and benchmarks to create intervention plans and goals for individual students.

Worked together with administration to ensure the reading program’s goals were being met.

Coached cheerleading.

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