JENNIFER MURPHY
Summary
An enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote a stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills, a reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Long-Term Substitute
North Syracuse Central School District
09.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet students with special learning needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing targeted literacy interventions and one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering deeper connections between subjects.
- Provided regular feedback on student performance, helping parents understand their child''s progress and areas for growth.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills by posing challenging questions during class discussions.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions and tailor lessons to meet individual student needs.
- Continuously refined curriculum alignment with state standards, ensuring that students were well-prepared for standardized tests.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, minimizing disruptions and maintaining a focused learning atmosphere.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Established a positive classroom environment, promoting open communication and mutual respect among students.
AIS Teacher, K-4 Long Term Substitute
North Syracuse Central School District
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and continued with long-term plans for struggling students, as well as designing new activities to enhance the learning engagement of students
- Maintained communication and feedback to classroom teachers as well as support staff.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
North Syracuse Central School District
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
Substitute Teacher
Lyncourt Union Free School District
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Identify the needs of individual students and adapt instruction to meet their ability level.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and continued with long-term plans for struggling students, as well as designing new activities to enhance the learning engagement of students
- Educating All Students (EAS) instructor for third-grade students providing academic and social-emotional interventions after school
- Maintained communication and feedback to classroom teachers as well as support staff.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Baldwinsville School District
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Implemented creative teaching methods that engaged students in the learning process while still adhering to curriculum requirements and state educational standards.
Account Manager - Business Development
UnitedHealth Group, UHG
06.2010 - 03.2020
Teacher
BOCES
01.2004 - 01.2010
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY12.2002
Skills
- Proficient in Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)
- Lesson Implementation
- Smart Board Technology
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Special Education
- IEP Understanding
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Tutoring
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Abilities
Timeline
AIS Teacher, K-4 Long Term Substitute
North Syracuse Central School District
10.2023 - 06.2024
First Grade Long-Term Substitute
North Syracuse Central School District
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
North Syracuse Central School District
01.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lyncourt Union Free School District
01.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Baldwinsville School District
01.2021 - 10.2023
Account Manager - Business Development
UnitedHealth Group, UHG
06.2010 - 03.2020
Teacher
BOCES
01.2004 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Childhood Education
Le Moyne College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Oswego
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