Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Dane J. Murphree

Canoga Park,CA

Summary

To secure a 6th grade core teaching position at Porter Middle School.


Summary of Qualifications for the position:


27 years total teaching experience for LAUSD which includes 4.5 years substituting experience and 4 years total teaching experience at the elementary level. I have taught 23 years at the middle and high school levels.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Independence Continuation High School
08.2019 - Current

Courses Taught:

9th Grade Health

10th Grade Biology

11th Grade Physical Science

9-12th Grade Physical Education


  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Monitored student progress using Schoology and Edgenuity along with MISIS to track history and maintain accurate records.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

Principal: Mr. Brian Sida

Substitute Teacher

Local District NW
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Teacher

Mulholland MS, Including The Police Academy Magnet
08.2009 - 06.2018

Courses taught:

6th Grade core Math, Earth Science

6th Grade core English, Social Studies

6th Grade LAVA program

7th Grade Math (Police Academy)

7th Grade English (Police Academy)

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and special needs.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Special Duties: Dean of Students

(2010-2011)

(2013-2014)


Principals:

Dr. Gregory Valone

Dr. John White

Teacher

Sutter MS
08.2007 - 06.2009

Courses taught:

6th Grade core Math, Earth Science

6th Grade elective - Oceanography


  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Principal: Mr. Michael Smith


Substitute Teacher

Valley North
08.2006 - 06.2007

Substitute Duties are as noted above.

Teacher

Valley Alternative Magnet
08.2002 - 06.2006

Courses Taught:

6th grade core Math, Science

7th and 9th grade English

  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Principal: Terry Morton

Substitute Valley North

LAUSD
01.2000 - 06.2002

Duties as listed above.

Teacher

Fulbright Avenue Elementary
08.1996 - 06.2000

Grades taught:

3rd Grade (1996 – 1997)

5th Grade (1997 – 2000)

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Principal: Margaret Nelson

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.1995

Master of Arts - Education in Cross Cultural Teaching

National University
Sherman Oaks
06.2001

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Behavior, Classroom Management
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Parent and Student Communication

Timeline

Teacher

Independence Continuation High School
08.2019 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Local District NW
01.2018 - 01.2019

Teacher

Mulholland MS, Including The Police Academy Magnet
08.2009 - 06.2018

Teacher

Sutter MS
08.2007 - 06.2009

Substitute Teacher

Valley North
08.2006 - 06.2007

Teacher

Valley Alternative Magnet
08.2002 - 06.2006

Substitute Valley North

LAUSD
01.2000 - 06.2002

Teacher

Fulbright Avenue Elementary
08.1996 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Northridge

Master of Arts - Education in Cross Cultural Teaching

National University
Dane J. Murphree