Joan Murray
Greenport,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and program coordinator with a proven track record at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library and Southold/Greenport School Districts. Specializes in technology integration and student engagement, excelling in creating impactful educational programs and fostering strong community relationships. Demonstrates exceptional communication and team collaboration skills, enhancing learning outcomes and program awareness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Services Staff
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Cutchogue, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated after-school and weekend youth programs.
- Administered library programming, including reading groups, author talks, and educational workshops. Brainstormed and coordinated hands-on crafts and other children's activities.
- Led community outreach initiatives, fostering strong relationships between the library and local organizations.
- Conducted outreach activities at schools, daycare centers and community organizations to increase awareness of library services available to youth.
Leave Replacement Teacher
Southold/Greenport School Districts
Southold, NY
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores, and other relevant information as required by school district policy.
- Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
Education
Master of Science - Bioscience Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05-2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05-1994
Skills
- Program coordination
- Technology integration
- Educational programming
- Classroom management
- Lesson adaptation
- Student engagement
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Record keeping
- Documentation
- Safety compliance
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Limited
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Services Staff
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
05.2022 - Current
Leave Replacement Teacher
Southold/Greenport School Districts
02.2016 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Bioscience Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Science - Special Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Boston University
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