Christie Murray
Schertz,Texas
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher, with over 20 years classroom experience, with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, ALE
Northeast ISD, MacArthur High School
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate-to-severe cognitive, developmental, behavioral and physical disabilities, implementing hands-on job skills and daily living skills, enabling students to master independence in their daily lives.
- Modified general education curriculum in English, Math, Science and Social Studies for special-needs students with intensive behavior support for students with developmental and cognitive challenges, using wide range of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught ALE World Geography, ALE World History, ALR US History, ALE Biology, and ALE Career and Employment.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in safe and productive environment, with both virtual and in-person instruction.
- Provided guidance and direction for paraprofessionals to ensure time with students is effective and productive.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Created and managed over 200 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented formal and informal assessments regularly to assess student growth.
- Implemented STAAR-Alt-2 yearly.
Substitute Special Education, ALE
Northeast ISD, Various Campuses
San Antonio, TX
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rowland Heights USD, Nogales High School
La Puente, CA
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Lead resource teacher support for 9th-12th grade students with learning disabilities who were in general education curriculum.
- Modified general education curriculum in all core content areas for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and conducted individual, small group and whole class lessons in English Language Arts and Math for 9-12 grade students with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities.
- Provided individual and small group resource tutoring in 9-12 English, Math, Science and Social studies.
- Prepared students with learning disabilities to pass California High School Exit Exam and to perform to best of their ability on yearly Statewide Assessments.
- Regularly conducted formal and informal assessments to document student progress. Formal assessments included KTEA-2,KTEA 3, and TOWL-4 writing assessments, among others.
- Implemented California Statewide Assessments.
Adult Transition Teacher, Special Education
Rowland USD, Adult Transition Program
Rowland Heights, CA
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided life skills programming in classroom and in community for adult students with moderate-to-severe cognitive and behavioral disabilities to strengthen social skills and communication.
- Planned and implemented over 50 community-based instruction and job site trainings for adult students with disabilities, including transportation skills (city buses, metro-link, or walking in community),
- Provided opportunities to cultivate real-life shopping skills and independence during social events.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Implemented California Statewide Assessments.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rowland USD, Nogales High School
Rowland Heights, CA
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Assisted struggling 9th-12th grade students with learning disabilities to maintain progress levels in general education curriculum by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with learning disabilities, using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Provided small group and individual tutoring for struggling students with special needs.
- Administered California Statewide assessments.
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Covina Valley USD, Covina High School
Covina, CA
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Taught 9-12 reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained Special Day Classroom.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked to ensured lessons and content tied connected with student interests, and celebrated cultural diversity.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Administered California Statewide Assessments.
Special Education Teacher, Grades 3-5
Pomona Valley USD, Lincoln Elementary
Pomona, CA
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Fostered caring and supportive learning environment for 3rd-5th grade students with moderate-severe developmental disabilities and cognitive challenges, focusing on communication skills, social skills, life skills and pre-academic skills
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed over 50 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented STAAR-Alt-2 administration.
- Used formal and informal assessments to gauge student growth and learning.
Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-3
Montebello USD, Rosewood Park Elementary School
City of Commerce, CA
10.2000 - 06.2003
- Fostered caring and supportive learning environment for 1st-3rd grade students with moderate-severe developmental disabilities and cognitive challenges, focusing on communication skills, social skills, life skills and pre-academic skills.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Used formal and informal assessments to gauge student growth and learning.
Education
Dual Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Education
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2000
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
Glendora, CA12.1995
Continuing Education Under AA Behavioral Sciences -
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.1994
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction and curriculum modification
- Adult Education planning and implementing
- Classroom management
- Manage confidential information
- Standardized Testing
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Disability assessment testing
- Mastery of Applied Behavior Analysis
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Social skills development
- Job readiness training
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Accomplishments
-Cal Poly University, Pomona Graduate Cum Laude, With Honors
-Research Contributor of the University of California, Los Angeles 9th Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference,
-Golden Key National Honors Society Membership
-Cal Poly Pomona Dean's Honor's List
-Citrus College Dean's Honors List
-Apple Schoolwide Technology Training
Additional Information
* Teaching career and education from 1999 to 2021 is under former name "Christie Romo".
* Undergraduate education from 1993-1999 is under former (maiden) name "Christie Rowe".
Hobbies
*Cross-stitching and crafts
*Writing
*Singing
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, ALE
Northeast ISD, MacArthur High School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Substitute Special Education, ALE
Northeast ISD, Various Campuses
10.2015 - 06.2016
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rowland Heights USD, Nogales High School
06.2010 - 09.2015
Adult Transition Teacher, Special Education
Rowland USD, Adult Transition Program
08.2008 - 06.2010
Special Education Resource Teacher
Rowland USD, Nogales High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher, Special Day Class
Covina Valley USD, Covina High School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher, Grades 3-5
Pomona Valley USD, Lincoln Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-3
Montebello USD, Rosewood Park Elementary School
10.2000 - 06.2003
Dual Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Education
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
Continuing Education Under AA Behavioral Sciences -
California State University - Los Angeles
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