Cailynn Murphy
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Music education is crucial to the growth and development of children. It encourages the broadening of their memory skills, learning disciplines as a whole, and helps regulate emotional processing which a child needs to grow into adolescence. Music is proven to support and boost creativity. Music is also something I encourage my students to find solace in, and explore all of its meanings and emotions it can make us feel.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
08.2023 - Current
- I have taught K-6th grade Elementary Music for the past three years. I was hired in March 2023 to teach at Liberty and Emmons Elementary Schools, and so excited to begin my job as a music teacher.
- Throughout my three years teaching at Liberty and Emmons, I have successful directed and produced six Veterans Day Program's at both of my schools each year; With students from all grade levels performing K-6th grade (300-500 kids per school.) This concert is primarily choral with speaking lines involve and poetry reading. As the years have gone on, I have built up the program and had massive success in the community.
- Along with teaching at two schools, I also run a 4-6th grade Choir at both schools. Each year size varies, but at most I've had 33 students in my largest ensemble. This year will be my third successful year directing and teaching their annual concert alongside the three other elementary music teachers from our district.
- At Liberty this year we also are in the process of putting on our first musical: Finding Nemo Kids! I worked with another teacher to apply for our school through the Disney Stage Connect Program and was accepted. It has been so much fun music directing and co-directing the show and it will be a wonderful performance in May.
- I have been ranked at highly effective/effective all three years in my teaching career for my formal observations/evaluations by three different administrators between the two schools I work at.
- I strive to teach a multisensory approach through incorporating singing with dance, movement, body percussion, and instrument exploration and playing.
High School Field Experience
Clay High School
South Bend, Indiana
08.2022 - 05.2023
- I helped prepare students for their upcoming Winter Concert by rehearsing repertoire with them.
- I saw daily Beginning Choir, Guitar, and Piano and co-taught in the Fall, before taking over full time in the Spring of 2023.
- I spent over 300 hours of field experience throughout all of my placements in college. This was my final placement my senior year. I worked fully teaching in the classroom to help students engage and learn in music lessons, discussion, and participation.
- I created meaningful and musical lessons focused on expanding the high school student's musical knowledge and skill. The groups I saw all consisted of students from different backgrounds at varying ability, but I strived to meet at students where they were to help them grow.
K-5th Grade Field Experience
Elsie Rogers Elementary School/ Elm Road Elementary School
St. Joseph County
08.2022 - 05.2023
- I assisted in prepare students for their upcoming Spring Concert by co-teaching repertoire to them as well as dances that go along with the songs.
- I worked with 4th and 5th grade students primarily in the Fall before taking over teaching full time Spring 2023 all classes K-5.
- I spent over 300 hours of field experience throughout all of my placements in college. This was my final placement my senior year. I worked fully teaching in the classroom to help students engage and learn in music lessons, discussion, and participation.
- I created meaningful and musical lessons grounded in a multi-sensory approach with singing, rhythm, and movement.
Substitute Teacher
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, Indiana
01.2020 - 08.2022
- I obtained a Substitute Teaching License for the state of Indiana.
- I worked hands on leading classrooms of students in the field of physical education, sixth grade honors class, music class, as well as various other grade level classes and para positions.
- Additionally, I assisted students with class work, projects, and assignments.
- I was also certified in Safe Schools training online for the state of Indiana.
K-5th Grade Field Experience
Monroe Elementary School
South Bend
01.2022 - 05.2022
- I helped prepare and facilitate planning for students for their upcoming Spring Concert by rehearsing repertoire with them.
- Spent field hours in the classroom co-teaching to help students engage and learn in lessons, discussion, and participation.
- I worked primarily with upper level students (4th and 5th grade) at this placement.
Student Worker
Husking IT Department
Notre Dame, Indiana
08.2021 - 01.2022
- I assisted teachers and students with technology in the classroom.
- I managed how to work projector, login to campus computers, fix screen sharing issues, work Google functions as well as Microsoft, and primarily focused on fixing small problems as they arose for faculty.
Sixth Grade Field Experience
Schmucker Middle School
Mishawaka, Indiana
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated group understanding by helping co-teach lessons with Mrs. Wisler.
- Spent hours in the classroom observing students engage and learn in lessons, discussion, and participation.
- Helped students when answering their questions and gave them additional feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, Indiana05-2023
Core 40 Diploma - undefined
Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, Indiana06-2019
Skills
- Education: Screen Sharing, Zoom, SafeSchools Training
- Google Suite: Docs, Slides, Forms, Excel, Google Meet
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- A member of The South Bend Chamber Singers directed by Dr. Nancy Menk 2024-2026. I had a featured solo in the Christmas Concert last year in 2025.
- I performed at the Notre Dame Basilica for the Sacred Heart on Christmas Eve 2025 for the mass. I performed in a vocal quartet and sang Alto.
- I was ranked highly effective/effective on all three of my formal teaching observations.
Affiliations
- Bellacappella Member 2019-2020
- Women’s Choir and Collegiate Choir Section Leader 2020-2022
- Women’s Choir Section Leader 2020-2023
Certification
- K-12 Vocal and General Music Teaching License for the state of Indiana
- CPR Certified
- SafeSchools Certified
- Suicide Prevention Training Certitified
Timeline
Music Teacher
School City of Mishawaka
08.2023 - Current
High School Field Experience
Clay High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
K-5th Grade Field Experience
Elsie Rogers Elementary School/ Elm Road Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
K-5th Grade Field Experience
Monroe Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Worker
Husking IT Department
08.2021 - 01.2022
Sixth Grade Field Experience
Schmucker Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher
School City of Mishawaka
01.2020 - 08.2022
Core 40 Diploma - undefined
Mishawaka High School
Bachelor of Music Education -
Saint Mary’s College