JoAnn Murray
WEST HILLS
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Canoga Park
10.2000 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Reseda
10.1993 - 09.2000
- Instructed small groups of students in specialized areas such as reading comprehension or math skills.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
- Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
- Assisted with the management of student behaviors in the classroom setting using de-escalation strategies.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety for all children involved.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks.
- Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities.
- Provided continuous support by accompanying students to classes and in-school activities.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
- Monitored students' use of personal medical equipment to encourage proper use and prevent injury.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Special education support
- Conflict resolution
- Professional development
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent and student communication
- Empathy and patience
- Positive role model and mentor
- Relationship building
- Student-centered learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective listening
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Special needs students
- Educational technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2000 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.1993 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
California State University Northridge
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