Ariana Murphy
Columbus,MS
Summary
Passionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Dedicated Educator with a Passion for Leadership
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- First year of teaching I started in 2nd grade
- Began second year of teaching in 2nd grade and spoke with principal about “looping up” to 3rd with the same group of students and enjoyed teaching 3rd very much.
- Transitioned to 4th and 5th grades with majority of students, departmentalizing to teach math and science, enhancing subject-specific expertise.
- Focused on delivering instruction in core subjects: reading, math, science, social studies, and writing. Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing
- Responsibilities include: lesson planning, communication with parents, student relationships, leading grade group meetings, etc
- AMP Teacher/math resource - Taught 3rd grade students their core content as well as half of 4th grade math standards
- Subjects taught; Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing
- Responsibilities include; lesson planning, communication with parents, student relationships, leading grade group meetings, etc
- Began as grade group leader of my grade level in my second year of teaching and have been team lead for 6 years
- Led AVID (advancement via individual determination) Club for one year
- Contributed to school achieving AVID certification for 2 years, promoting college readiness and student engagement.
- Led several professional developments for grade level and school meetings.
ABA Therapist
Positive Behavior Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with children on the Autism spectrum to enhance daily living skills, fostering greater independence
- Responsibilities included evaluating children and their specific needs and creating tasks and opportunities for them to grow and learn skills to improve their abilities through positive reinforcement
- Created and updated individualized documentation for each patient to track progress and tailor therapeutic approaches
Daycare Teacher
Harvest Academy Educational Centers
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Engaged with daycare aged children after school, supporting their development and social skills
- After graduating High School, became a part-time teacher while attending college
- Communicated with parents about their child's needs, fostering a collaborative approach to their growth and well-being
- Encouraged students' curiosity through engaging activities and interest through creative hands-on activities
Education
Bachelors - Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01-2016
Associates - Arts
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach, FL01-2013
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High School
Clewiston06-2006
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Google Suite Trained
- Student-Centered Learning
- Technology Integration
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Google Suites Trained
- Parent communication
- Title I Knowledge
- Learning environment
- Rapport building
- Title I expertise
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year - Nominee for the Glades Region FY21
- Teacher of the Year - Belle Glade Elementary FY21
- Office Depot Teacher of the Year - FY19
- GoTeach Classroom Grant Recipient FY18 & FY19
Timeline
Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
08.2016 - Current
ABA Therapist
Positive Behavior Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Daycare Teacher
Harvest Academy Educational Centers
01.2007 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Clewiston High School
Associates - Arts
Palm Beach State College
Bachelors - Education
Florida Atlantic University