Isaiah Murdock
Goddard,KS
Summary
I am a charismatic and dependable Teacher with 6 years of experience delivering educational instruction to various levels of learners. I am committed to providing students with support for their academic and career goals, instilling them with a love of learning and encouraging cooperative teamwork. I am adept in communication and problem solving skills. My main classroom emphasis is relationship building as I wish to pour into my students as much as my teachers have poured into me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Heights High School/USD 259
Wichita , KS
2022.08 - Current
- Participated in professional development training such as AVID and Restorative Practice related to teaching methods and relationship building.
- Increased reading levels of lower level students through intentional Literacy Intervention.
- Collaborated with co-teachers and paraprofessionals to increase literacy levels for students with IEPs.
- Created and implemented original curriculum for Film Studies elective classes.
- Monitored hallways during lunchtime and enforced school rules, policies, and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Teacher/Coach
Ruskin High School/Hickman Mills School District
Kansas City , MO
2019.08 - 2022.05
- Piloted educational platform (StudySync) within Freshman classrooms
- Wrote and developed curriculum that align with Missouri teaching standards
- Developed and implemented benchmarks and scrimmages used throughout district
- Improved student performance on iReady Reading Diagnostic testing by average of 2 grade levels per student over course of each of last 3 school years
- Consistently achieved personal growth targets set by my district and administrators
- Increased district administered benchmark test scores by an average of 88% over course of last 3 school years
- Helped tutor sophomore students in preparation for their Missouri End-Of-Course standardized test
- Guided 14 Freshman to scholarships via essay contests through KC Scholars program
- Aided Junior and Senior students in gaining acceptance to off campus programming, allowing them to gain Market Value Assets to be used when graduating High School
Teacher/Coach
Mill Valley High School/DeSoto School District
Shawnee , KS
2018.08 - 2019.07
StudySync
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop scope and sequencing for Freshman and Junior English classes
- Completed district mentorship program
- Analyzed data and developed scaffolded lesson plans for both struggling and exceptional students
- Presented classroom data to administration as well as other teachers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas2017-12
Associate of Science - Education
McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas2015-05
Some College (No Degree) - English as a Second Language Education
Newman University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Experience working with Special Education students
- Student Engagement
- Course Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Intervention Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- IEP Compliance
- Relationship Building
- Leadership and Inspiration
Affiliations
- 6 years coaching football and wrestling
- 1/2 season of interim head coaching experience for wrestling at the high school level
- 2 year head middle school wrestling coach
- Sportsman
Accomplishments
- Involved in Bill Snyder's Leadership program at Kansas State University
- Collegiate football player at McPherson College
- Junior Varsity Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator
- Special Teams Coordinator at the varsity level
Certification
- Certified in English Language Arts
- Professional Teaching License (KS)
- ESOL Endorsed Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Heights High School/USD 259
2022.08 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Ruskin High School/Hickman Mills School District
2019.08 - 2022.05
Teacher/Coach
Mill Valley High School/DeSoto School District
2018.08 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Associate of Science - Education
McPherson College
Some College (No Degree) - English as a Second Language Education
Newman University
- Certified in English Language Arts
- Professional Teaching License (KS)
- ESOL Endorsed Teacher
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