Michelle Murphy-Ellison

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Garland, TX 75040 Email: ad38yj@r.postjobfree.com

Educator

Educator with two decades of experience developing curricula and delivering excellence in secondary education. Responsibilities included teaching courses ranging from English I and English II to pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement. Remained current with all regional and state code changes and industry standards in regard to English as a Second Language (ESL), gifted and talented, and special education curriculum. Strong expertise in both written and verbal communication as related to interactions with other educators, students, and their parents. Proficient with the programs Gradespeed, Eduphoria, and All In Learning.

Areas of Expertise

Educational Research

Classroom Management

Literacy

Curriculum Development

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Academic Student Development

Personal Student Development

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Outlook

Key Skills Assessment

Testing Expertise – Maintained a track record of student success across several state exam platforms including Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS), Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), and Student Testing and Accountability (STAAR).

Leadership – Developed lesson plans, data management forms, curriculum calendars, assessments, and other necessary materials for six other people while acting as the team leader for English I and English II at different times.

Staff Development – Informed colleagues about new programs and opportunities available through acquiring more advanced degrees and participating in additional training programs.

Professional Experience

Winfree Academy Charter School, Richardson, TX August 2018-Dec. 2019

Assisted students with achieving with mastering ELA skills for the 2018 STAAR test.

Utilized the personalized IEP information for one emotionally disturbed student.

Developed varying assessments, curriculum, and learning activities to fit the needs of students as required utilizing the online format for the Edmentum online learning platform.

Differentiated instruction for numerous learning styles and abilities including dyslexia and autism.

Carroll ISD, Southlake, TX Substitute all levels Jan. 2018-Jun 2018

Assisted students with achieving with mastering ELA skills for the 2018 STAAR test.

Utilized the personalized IEP information for one emotionally disturbed student.

Developed varying assessments, curriculum, and learning activities to fit the needs of students as required.

Differentiated instruction for numerous learning styles and abilities including dyslexia and autism.

Awareness - Solutions Farmers Branch, TX Sept. 2015- present

Assisted students with achieving with mastering ELA skills for the 2018 STAAR test.

Utilized the personalized IEP information for one emotionally disturbed student.

Developed varying assessments, curriculum, and learning activities to fit the needs of students as required.

Differentiated instruction for numerous learning styles and abilities including dyslexia and autism.

ITT- Technical Institute, Richardson, TX Sept. 2015-2016

Assisted students with achieving with mastering ELA composition skills

Utilized the personalized IEP information for one emotionally disturbed student.

Developed varying assessments, curriculum, and learning activities to fit the needs of students as required.

Differentiated instruction for numerous learning styles and abilities including dyslexia and autism.

Bryan Adams High School, Dallas, TX 1996 – 2015

Assisted students with achieving the highest assessment scores within the English II department during the 2013-2014 school year.

Utilized the AVID program to assist students with their preparation for college.

Developed varying assessments, curriculum, and learning activities to fit the needs of students as required.

Differentiated instruction for numerous learning styles and abilities including dyslexia and autism.

Education & Training

Doctorate of Education grades K-12

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Master of Arts, Advanced Literacy, Concordia University, Austin, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Awards & Distinctions

Graduated summa cum laude Concordia University – Master’s Program

Class Salutatorian Concordia University – Master’s Program

Teacher of the Year – 2009 Bryan Adams High School

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