Jamie Murphy
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Passionate educator with a proven ability in classroom management, fostering student engagement, and implementing differentiated instruction. Committed to creating a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Valley View School District
Bolingbrook, IL
08.2011 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and resources.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Participated as a grade-level representative as a kindergarten and first grade teacher.
- Participated in the school-improvement team at Oak View Elementary School.
Substitute Teacher
Valley View School District
Bolingbrook, IL
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement school-wide educational initiatives and best practices.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Completed a long term sub position in both a fifth grade and a third classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
St. Francis University
Joliet, IL Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Valley View School District
08.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Valley View School District
09.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
St. Francis University