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Aurora Murphy

Appleton

Summary

Patient educator with a passion for helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of best practices and special education law. Skilled in developing and implementing differentiated instruction plans.

Experienced with creating dynamic and engaging art curricula that stimulate student creativity and learning. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and foster love for art. Knowledge of classroom management techniques and art history, ensuring well-rounded educational experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher

Hortonville Area School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 5-8
  • Designed cross-curricular art projects incorporating ELA standards to support literacy, reflection, and content integration.

Special Education Teacher

The Richardson School
03.2022 - Current
  • Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
  • Assisted in transitioning students from one educational setting to another.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians.

Gallery Assistant

Edgewood Art Gallery
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Sales experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Attended networking events to build relationships within the local community arts scene.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting visitors with inquiries and providing information about gallery exhibitions.
  • Processed payments from customers using point-of-sale systems.

Youth Art Instructor

The Art Garage
04.2021 - 04.2021
  • Created lesson plans that integrated visual arts into other subject areas such as language arts or history.
  • Organized special projects for students with advanced skillsets or those seeking additional challenges.
  • Taught developmentally differentiated art activities for disabled adults.

Administrative Assistant

Residential Living
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential.
  • Assisted the executive management team in making informed decisions by providing timely and accurate administrative support.
  • Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to appropriate personnel.

Manager’s Assistant

A Divine Consign
06.2014 - 06.2020
  • Maintained knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers.
  • Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts.
  • Utilized problem-solving techniques to identify solutions for complex customer inquiries.

Server

Gibraltar Grill
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests.
  • Prepared and served food and beverages to customers.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests.

Art Teacher

Hands On Art Studio
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Guided students in developing artistic talents and providing positive feedback.
  • Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork.
  • Encouraged students to develop personal styles and express feelings through art mediums.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point
05-2021

Master of Science - Applied Leadership-Education

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
05-2025

Skills

  • Collaborative projects
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Lesson planning
  • Project-based learning
  • Course development

Certification

  • Wisconsin Teaching License k-12
  • Masters Degree In Applied Leadership
  • PLC training


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AWARDS, 2020 Sentry Insurance Scholarship for excellent work in Sculpture Pineries Bank Scholarship for Excellence in Studio Art 2019 Art Bash Juried Exhibition - Best in Show Art & Design Scholarship Competition

Timeline

Art Teacher

Hortonville Area School District
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

The Richardson School
03.2022 - Current

Gallery Assistant

Edgewood Art Gallery
06.2021 - 08.2021

Youth Art Instructor

The Art Garage
04.2021 - 04.2021

Server

Gibraltar Grill
06.2019 - 09.2019

Art Teacher

Hands On Art Studio
06.2019 - 09.2019

Administrative Assistant

Residential Living
09.2017 - 09.2020

Manager’s Assistant

A Divine Consign
06.2014 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Master of Science - Applied Leadership-Education

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay