DORIAN MURRAY
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advise and counsel students to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Home Health Aide
Region Care
02.2003 - 01.2015
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Early Childhood Interventionist
Empowering Minds Therapy
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Created curriculum and led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Implemented strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
SUNY College @ Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY01.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01.2002
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Motivating Students
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Serving Diverse Communities
Timeline
Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
09.2015 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Interventionist
Empowering Minds Therapy
09.2011 - 06.2013
Home Health Aide
Region Care
02.2003 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
SUNY College @ Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College