DE’NISHA MURPHY
Roebuck,SC
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Education Professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and 9 years of classroom experience. Currently pursuing South Carolina Teachers of Tomorrow certification in Early Childhood Education, applying knowledge of research-based pedagogy and state standards. Expertise in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and managing student behaviors while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, productive learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Interventionist
Meeting Milestones Early Intervention Services
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered Early Intervention: Provided tailored developmental services to special-needs children (ages 0–5) in homes and childcare centers.
- Facilitated family and therapist meetings: Partnered with families and therapists, facilitating communication and support through South Carolina's BabyNet system.
- Applied Specialized Degrees: Utilized child psychology, sociology, and early education principles to run developmental screenings.
- Managed caseloads: Scheduled and executed multi-county site visits, ensuring timely service delivery for clients.
3k Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
Spartanburg School District 7
Spartanburg, South Carolina
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted Lead in preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom activities for effective daily learning
- Provided diapering and toileting assistance to promote comfort and hygiene for children with special needs
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records for compliance and reporting purposes
- Participated in professional development and collaborative team discussions to support organizational objectives
- Serve as a short-term substitute in the absence of a Lead or Teacher Assistants
- Follow established safety procedures
ALP Coordinator
Spartanburg School District 3
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided immediate intervention for students struggling in academic core subjects to support their learning and retention.
- Monitored student activities to ensure safety and engagement to ensure a safe environment
- Demonstrate effective listening, oral, and written communication skills
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, coworkers, parents, supervisors, and the public
- Follow all employer policies and procedures at all times
Lead Teacher (First Steps)
Exceptional Child Academy
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Create and implement weekly lesson plans in accordance to First Steps 4K approved curriculum, ensure lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and reflect observations and assessments of individual children and goals
- Fostered supportive learning environment by positively interacting with children during activities. with individual children during activities and routines
- Completed required trainings to remain informed on best practices and regulations. required First Steps 4K and Department of Social Services trainings and obtain required continuing education hours.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, coworkers, parents, supervisors, and the public
- Follow the childcare provider’s policies and procedures.
- Adhered to employer policies and procedures to maintain a consistent and safe work environment. employer policies and procedures at all times
Education
Bachelors in Arts - Child Development and Family Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
08-2022
Graduated - Associates Arts
Spartanburg Community College
05-2011
Skills
- Individual learning plan/Individualized educational plans (IEP)
- Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Creative Curriculum
- Hands-on Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Parent Involvement
- Family engagement
- Teacher collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Time Management
- Prioritizing
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- NSC First Aid and CPR (Infant/Child/Adult)
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s training)
- Alternative Teaching Certificate Candidate | South Carolina Teachers of Tomorrow
Specialization: Early Childhood Education (Pre-K – 3rd Grade)
Status: Enrolled / In Progress (Eligible for Alternative Route Licensure)Areas of Focus: Foundations of Reading, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Pedagogy, and SC Early Learning Standards.KEY SKILLS
Timeline
Early Interventionist
Meeting Milestones Early Intervention Services
09.2023 - Current
ALP Coordinator
Spartanburg School District 3
08.2022 - 01.2023
3k Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
Spartanburg School District 7
07.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Teacher (First Steps)
Exceptional Child Academy
12.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelors in Arts - Child Development and Family Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
Graduated - Associates Arts
Spartanburg Community College