Alexandria Murphy
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher and Case Manager aspiring to leverage my background in education for a challenging and impactful career as an FBI Special Agent. Aiming to apply my methodical and analytical abilities, honed through developing and implementing individualized education plans, to identify threats, build relationships, and contribute to the FBI's mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education & Case Manager
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure effective inclusion and accommodations
- Provided differentiated instruction and utilized various teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student
- Acted as a case manager, coordinating services and support for students with special needs
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- Facilitated a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted academic and social growth
- Worked closely with support staff, parents, and administrators to address the individual needs of students
- Utilized assistive technology and adaptive resources to enhance learning opportunities
- Participated in IEP meetings and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive support.
Equity Champion
Anne Beers Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Providing professional development opportunities for our teachers and staff to help them better understand and address issues of equity in the classroom
- Building relationships with families and community members to help foster a more inclusive school culture
- Consulting with teachers and instructional coaches to help them ensure that their instructional practices are equitable and accessible to all students.
Teacher
Teach For America Pre-Service Summer Training
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Teach a classroom of students during 3+ week Practicum
- Develop daily lesson plans and unit plans based on Universal Design of Learning (UDL) principles and aligned them to Common Core State Standards
- Constructed learning environment system and procedures rooted in social-emotional competencies and trauma-informed practices
- Engage in learning experiences centered around effective pedagogical instructional and classroom culture practices
- Explore how identities and relationships influence the impact and experiences we have as educators.
Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement
IUPUI
Alexandria, DC
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Primary advisor for Alternative Breaks Scholars of 10 Trips leaders and over 100 participants, inclusive of regularly scheduled students’ meetings, and attending weekly co-coordinator meetings based on critical service-learning theory and best practices.
- Serving as an Alternative Break trip advisor for Fall Alternative Break and Alternative Spring Break and assisting in the development of curriculum for the trip advising cohort
- Participating in staff meetings and training
College Youth Prep Program Mentor
Upward Bound
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Motivating, leading, and organizing students and tasks to achieve specific goals while evaluating their progress
- Tutor and guide students in their academic studies while providing expectations of college
- Delegate responsibility and identify contributors to lead other students or tasks by working effectively
- Tutor after school and on weekends in Reading, Writing, and English.
Social Justice Residential Assistant
IUPUI
Washington, District Of Columbia
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborate with traditional Resident Assistants on social justice programming in the residence halls
- Implement innovative ways to reach residents through discussion in Community Hours in the residence halls
- Generate social justice outcomes for the resident experience in conjunction with the Residence Coordinator for Academic Initiatives
- Participate in ongoing development with Social Justice Education on campus
Social Justice Scholar
Multicultural Center
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Providing students with the awareness, knowledge, and skills to develop their leadership identity through a social justice framework to empower students to create inclusive solutions to address social inequalities
- Manage and utilize emotions that arise from issues of injustice on a personal and global scale to foster advocacy and positive social change
- Engaging with others to show different perspectives and identities while challenging the dominant narrative to navigate difficult conversations.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Health and Sustainable Development
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Minor - Legal Studies
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Minor - Sociology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Leadership Experience
President, Undergraduate Student Government February Aug 2019-May 2020
● Oversee efforts on student activity events and planning, school policy support from students, budget allocation and fiscal planning
● Recognize developing issues pertaining to students to communicate with faculty/staff and students
● Establish methods for gathering information related to the student experience from students, including feedback loops and assessment of student programming and events.
● Partner with the USG Executive Cabinet to develop strategic planning and vision for 4 annual events
● Develop and maintain positive relationships with the student body through availability, accountability, creativity, credibility, and confidentiality.
Certification
Special Education, John Hopkins University, 12/14/23
Accomplishments
- Top 100 Student at IUPUI
- Rising Star Award
- Murphy’s Social Justice and Equity Excellence Award (named after me*)
Languages
- English
- American Sign Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education & Case Manager
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Equity Champion
Anne Beers Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Teach For America Pre-Service Summer Training
05.2022 - 07.2022
Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement
IUPUI
05.2020 - 05.2022
Social Justice Residential Assistant
IUPUI
07.2018 - 05.2020
Social Justice Scholar
Multicultural Center
07.2018 - 05.2020
College Youth Prep Program Mentor
Upward Bound
06.2016 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Global Health and Sustainable Development
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Minor - Legal Studies
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Minor - Sociology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)