Janine Murry
Metairie,LA
Summary
I am an experienced educator with a passion and dedication for teaching young children. I possess a strong commitment to the education profession. Over the past 30 years, my experience has shaped my belief that young children construct knowledge through active learning, exploration, and interaction with each other in safe, engaging environments. As an educational leader, I am skilled in creating authentic experiences to enrich the learning environment for students. My focus is to provide resources and support in the areas of developmentally appropriate practices, empathy education, arts-integration, diverse learning needs, and curriculum development with the intention to positively affect a greater number of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
The Willow School
08.2019 - Current
- Partnered with administrative team to implement school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive and safe academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Designed, coordinated, and implemented a Conscious Discipline Action Team to thoughtfully and intentionally support the implementation of Conscious Discipline.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established a teacher induction program entitled The Belonging Formula with the intent of helping new teachers navigate their way through their first year.
- Provided daily support to meet the social/emotional needs of students, staff, and families.
- Served on the MTSS committee and collaborated with the team to analyze data to identify areas of improvement for students,
- Established intervention plans for struggling students, improving overall academic and behavioral achievement levels at the school.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
Curriculum Coordinator
The Willow School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Served as grade level administrator for grades K-2.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans K-2. Effectively implemented best practices in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculum and associated materials.
- Designed, coordinated, and/or implemented top-quality training to teachers including Conscious Discipline, MindUP, RULER, writing/close reading, lesson planning, and DRDPK assessment for Kindergarten.
- Collaborated with administrators to establish safe and secure learning environment.
- Researched and incorporated current trends, data, and developmentally appropriate practices into programming.
- Conducted teacher evaluations and provided assistance with support plans.
- Provided daily support to meet the social/emotional needs of students, teachers, and parents.
- Attended SAT meetings as necessary.
- Served on the RTI committee.
Lead Teacher
The Willow School
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Served as the SAT Chair for the JCC campus, conducting meetings with parents and teachers in order to support the diverse needs of students K-2.
- Participated in K-2 weekly team meetings, collaborating with staff to devise and implement developmentally appropriate educational strategies.
- Participated on teams responsible for writing our Arts Schools Network application and Ashoka Changemaker School application.
- Conducted teacher evaluations and provided assistance with support plans.
- Attended training and conferences (ex. Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence, Momentous Institute, ASCD, and Vipin Thekk) and redelivered to faculty.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Willow School
01.2006 - 06.2010
- Instructed students using various developmentally appropriate teaching methods to meet individual needs and interests.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan, organize and implement instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- JCC satellite campus: ordered furniture and instructional materials, presented plans to perspective parents, coordinated with the JCC staff, and set up the environment to duplicate the school's model.
- Served as Kindergarten team leader.
Teacher
New Orleans Public Schools
08.1995 - 08.2005
- Taught Kindergarten (all subjects), 1st grade (all subjects), K/1 (Language Arts only), Gifted 2nd-4th grade (Language Arts and Math Enrichment), and Gifted Pre-K at Edward Hynes Elementary School.
- Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Wrote and piloted a developmentally appropriate Kindergarten ELA curriculum.
- Founding teacher of the Gifted Pre-K program: wrote curriculum, ordered furniture and materials, created the learning environment, hired assistant, and implemented the program.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Tammany Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Taught Kindergarten students (all subjects) at Lyon Elementary.
- Created a center-based, developmental classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA2017
Early Childhood Education And Gifted Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Certification
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA1994
Skills
- Expertise in early childhood development/education
- Expertise in social/emotional learning
- Relationship building
- Restorative practices
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Documentation and analysis
- Learner-focused education
- Individualized intervention plans
- Creative problem solving
- Patience in diverse situations
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- 2013 National Board Certification Renewal (Early Childhood Generalist)
- 2012 LA. Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist
- 2011 Lusher Teacher of the Year
- 2003 National Board Certification (Early Childhood Generalist)
- 2000 Hynes Teacher of the Year
- 2000 NOPS Semi-Finalist for Teacher of the Year
- 1999 Disney Teacher of the Year Nomination
Timeline
Assistant Principal
The Willow School
08.2019 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
The Willow School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher
The Willow School
08.2012 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
The Willow School
01.2006 - 06.2010
Teacher
New Orleans Public Schools
08.1995 - 08.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Tammany Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.1995
Early Childhood Education And Gifted Education
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Early Childhood Certification
University of New Orleans
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Holy Cross
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