Jennifer Murphy
Teacher
Denver,CO
Summary
Student-focused Educator accomplished in designing high quality enrichment programs and teaching content to multi-age groups. Passionate about curriculum and instruction, with a focus on English Language Acquisition. Committed to meeting students where they are and helping them achieve success!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Substitute Teacher, PreK-5
Montessori Children's House Of Denver
Denver, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
After-School Program Coordinator
Montessori Children's House Of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Created a program of afterschool enrichment activities for PreK students, integrating Montessori philosophy and practice with constructivist, play-based learning.
- Built strong, positive relationships with children and families.
- Collaborated with teaching staff and leadership team in order to support student needs and interests.
5th Grade English Language Teacher
Colegio Alpa De Irapuato
Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Lead extra class sessions for students seeking more individualized support.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR 09.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Creative Writing
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, OH 09.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Certified TESOL and TOEFL
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Highly flexible, Team player
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Certification
TOEFL Preparation Instructor: ITTI
Timeline
TOEFL Preparation Instructor: ITTI
01-2023
Substitute Teacher, PreK-5
Montessori Children's House Of Denver
04.2022 - Current
After-School Program Coordinator
Montessori Children's House Of Denver
08.2018 - 03.2021
5th Grade English Language Teacher
Colegio Alpa De Irapuato
09.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marylhurst University
09.2010 - 12.2012
TESOL Instructor
03-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Creative Writing
Antioch College
09.2000 - 04.2003