Jill Murphy
Teaching
Bridgewater
Summary
Accomplished elementary school educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
New Brunswick Public School District
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a well-rounded education.
- Participated in school events and initiatives like book fairs, fundraisers, and community outreach programs to foster school spirit and community engagement.
- Assisted struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to increased confidence and improved academic performance.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Elementary Education Teacher
Bridgewater Raritan School District
09.2007 - 06.2023
- Developed learning objectives for Third and Fourth Grade classroom in all subject areas to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular updates, conferences, and newsletters detailing student progress.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement and clear expectations for behavior.
- Assisted struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to increased confidence and improved academic performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ 08.1992 - 05.2023
Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 06.2002 - 05.2004
Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certificate - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Behavioral improvements
Team collaboration
Technology integration
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
New Brunswick Public School District
10.2023 - 01.2025
Elementary Education Teacher
Bridgewater Raritan School District
09.2007 - 06.2023
Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
06.2002 - 05.2004
Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certificate - Special Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
08.1992 - 05.2023
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