Special Education School

AnnMarie Murphy

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Westwood, NJ 07675 ************@*******.***

CERTIFICATION

1. Elementary Education

2. Teacher of the Handicapped

3. Reading Specialist

EDUCATION St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, New York

1. Master of Science in Education--- Major: Graduate Reading (GPA: 3.8)- Highly Qualified

2. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education & Psychology/Special Education (GPA: 3.5)

EXPERIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER January 2010 – June 2012

Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Teaneck, NJ

• Collaborative Teaching: 7 & 8th grade- Social Studies and Science

• Follow and share with regular education teacher

• Modify tests, quizzes, projects and homework according to individual needs

• Provide study guides, activities, and ideas for class lessons

• Reword information and assist all students

• Assess through tests, projects, presentations, and quizzes

• Meet with regular education teacher to plan, assess students, and share information

• Inform parents and Child Study Team of student progress and/or concerns

6th grade Self Contained Language Arts Teacher

• Provide supplemental materials according to individual needs

• Provide instruction in word attack skills, fluency, reading comprehension, and writing

• Teach students at their level along with exposing them to the regular 6th grade curriculum

• Report progress and/ or concerns to parents and Child Study Team

• Create goals, objectives, and present levels of performance for IEPs

• Collaborate with 6th Language Arts Teachers

• Provide NJASK practice and skill instruction

• Conduct APA – Alternative Proficiency Assessment

• Analyze and utilize MAP scores

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER January 2009 - January 2010

Sicomac Elementary School, Wyckoff, NJ

(Maternity Replacement Teacher)

Self Contained Learning and Language Disabled- Grades K-2

• Provide a language rich learning environment

• Instruct students in Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies

• Apply behavior modification

• Follow IEPs

• Write goals, objectives, and present levels of performance

• Report to parents and Child Study Team

• Collaborate with teaching assistants

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER September 2005 - June 2008

Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ

Resource Room: 5thand 6th grade Language Arts and Math

• Instruct students in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, vocabulary, and grammar

• Implement and explain the writing process

• Instruct and assist students in problem solving and mathematical computations

• Write goals, objectives, and present levels of performance for Individual Education Plans

• Create multi-sensory lessons according to individual needs

• Utilize technology to enhance learning: Smart Board, Study Island, Microsoft Word

• Modify the curriculum and materials according to individual needs

• Provide differentiated instruction

• Meet with parents to discuss progress of their children

Collaborative Teaching: 5tth – 8th grade- Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Spanish

• Modify tests, quizzes, and homework for mainstream setting

• Monitor and assess student progress

• Present material in the mainstream setting

• Report to parents and Child Study Team about student progress

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER September 1998 - June 2005

Lindbergh Elementary School, Palisades Park, NJ

Resource Room - Grades - 1 - 4 1998 - 2000

• Provide instruction of Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics

• Conduct small group instruction

• Create a motivating and nurturing learning environment

• Modify and design learning materials

• Utilize and create learning centers

Self Contained Learning and Language Disabled - Grades - K- 2 2000 - 2005

• Design and execute Individual Education Plans

• Implement behavior modification techniques

• Create a learning environment to satisfy the needs of various ages and ability levels

• Instruct students in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Science, and Social Studies

• Utilize Orton Gillingham instructional techniques

• Evaluate students using alternative and traditional methods

• Communicate necessary information to parents, aides, mainstream teachers, and Child Study Team

PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED TEACHER September 1997 - June 1998

South Bergen Jointure Commission, Maywood, NJ

• Design weekly thematic units

• Encourage language skills through songs, music, books, and play

• Utilize behavior methods and strategies

• Assess cognitive, social, language and motor abilities

• Collaborate with speech teacher, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers,and classroom aides

• Inform parents through daily communication journals

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Study Skills Committee September 2007- June 2008

Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ

• Develop Curriculum

• Gather and evaluate teaching and assessment materials

Safety Town Coordinator June 2007- June 2008

Memorial Elementary School, Montvale, NJ

• Plan events and activities

• Explain safety issues

• Assist, guide, and monitor 7th and 8th grade students in their communication with kindergarten students

• Communicate with parents about program and events

Preschool Handicapped Teaching Assistant & Substitute July 2010- August 2010

Bryant Elementary School Teaneck, NJ

• Assist with behavioral issues

• Present or assist with writing, reading, and calendar lessons

• Assist with arts and crafts

Extended School Year Program Teaching Assistant 3rd & 4th Grade July 2011- August 2011

Teaneck Schools, Teaneck NJ

• Small group instruction for reading and math

Instructor of NJASK After School Program 3rd & 4th Grade February 2012 - April 2012

Lowell Elementary School, Teaneck, NJ

• Plan and execute reading and writing lessons for 3rd Grade

• Assist students with the practice of math skills for 4th Grade

WORKSHOPS

Teaching non-fiction writing, APA training, Foundations Program- tools for teaching, Assistive Technology, Easi-teach/Smart Board, Differentiated Instruction, Performance Based Assessment, Instructional Strategies for Special Education, Collaborative Teaching, Partial Orton Gillingham training, Child Abuse, Trauma Response, Guided Reading

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the following: Macintosh laptops and desktops, PC, Smart Board, navigating the internet, Microsoft Word, Prezi

VOLUNTEER WORK

Church nursery (infants- 3 years old), Mentorship program

ACADEMIC HONORS

Beta Chapter of the ALPHA CHI Honor Society, Dean’s List

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