Hayley McMurray
Midland,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record. Adept in differentiated instruction and building strong parent-teacher relationships. Excelled in creating engaging, inclusive environments that fostered academic and social growth. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, significantly enhancing learning outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Family
04.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ardmore ISD
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Second Grade Teacher
Thackerville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Second Grade Teacher
Valley View ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Second Grade Teacher
Gainesville ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Elementary School Sub and Teacher's Aid
Gainesville ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom organization
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
Timeline
Homemaker
Family
04.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Ardmore ISD
08.2023 - 04.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Thackerville ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Valley View ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Second Grade Teacher
Gainesville ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
Elementary School Sub and Teacher's Aid
Gainesville ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Education
University of North Texas
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