ECE Teacher, ECE Assistant Teacher

Lisa P. Murphy

** ***** ****** *** ********, CA *2673 (H/C) 949-***-****

Passionate, highly motivated and committed to needs of students. Strong team player who is willing to collaborate with fellow employees. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Certifications

Master of Arts – Education (Honors) Regis University

Denver, CO 1998

Bachelor of Science - Theatre Arts (Cum Laude) Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 1995

Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-6) CLAD

Experience

September 2016 – April 2021 Teacher

Kindercare

Phonics Teacher, Toddler Assistant Teacher, Infant Assistant Teacher

Created lesson plans as a Phonics Teacher for children enrolled in the program.

Conducted assessments using Kindercare assessment tools and activities.

Utilized assessment results to meet individual student needs.

Met with parents to discuss their child’s individual development.

Assisted the lead toddler teacher in executing her lesson plans and managing toddlers.

Participated in regular IEP and SST meetings.

December 1998 - February 1999 Teacher

Santa Clarita Elementary, Saugus Union School District

Responsible for teaching elementary students in a public school setting.

Created and weekly lesson plans in conjunction with California State educational standards.

Assessed students' abilities via testing, running records and authentic work samples.

Utilized assessment results to meet individual student needs.

Conducted after school "Reading Club" for English Language Learners and struggling readers.

Participated in regular IEP and SST meetings.

Conducted parent/teacher conferences.

Worked with fellow grade level staff members to coordinate curriculum.

Lisa P. Murphy

September 1998 – December 1998

Student Teacher

Santa Clarita Elementary School, Saugus Union School District

Collaborated with a master teacher in a second grade classroom setting.

Developed lesson plans focused on meeting California State Standards with assistance of a master teacher.

Worked closely with English Language Learners to make curriculum accessible to all students.

Helped conduct after school “Reading Club” for English Language Learners and struggling readers.

Attended and participated in team planning meetings and regular staff meetings.

September 1997 - February 1998 Teacher

Exceptional Children's Foundation, Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for planning and conducting daily infant and child development classes for children with special needs.

Planned developmentally appropriate activities for infants and children with special needs.

Made daily home visits to children not physically able to attend classes.

Conducted Revised Gesell Developmental Schedules to perform periodic evaluations of children’s progress. Submitted written reports to ECF and Regional Center.

Formed individual developmental goals for each child based on Gesell results.

Collaborated with social services, speech and physical therapists to meet the needs of each child.

October 1995 - February 1997 Preschool Teacher

Children's Center at Human Services, Golden, CO

Responsible for the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children.

Created and planned interactive learning experiences for children ages 3-5 years.

Observed, documented and evaluated children's developmental progress.

Reported to State of Colorado Department of Education to maintain program funding.

Conducted parent/teacher conferences and daily correspondence.

Honors and Awards

CAEYC Spring Conference 1997 Presenter "Shoebox Assessments - Natural

Assessment in the Preschool Classroom"

Indiana State University Dean’s List (1991 – 1994), Graduated Cum Laude

Regis University Graduated with Honors

Stage Manager of the Year Indiana State University 1994

Gladis Rhorig Theatre Scholarship Indiana State University 1993

*References provided upon request

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