Julie Murzynski
York,South Carolina
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to use my strong passion for teacher development, curriculum, and instruction coupled with skills and experience that will enable me to make a difference in Clover School District. Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Consultant
Clover School District
07.2022 - Current
- Supported and coached special education teachers in elementary, middle, and high school as well as administrators in implementing curriculum, instruction, and strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
- Conducted training for district-level administrators on new program implementation
- Facilitated and modeled IEP meetings for beginning teachers by using a family-centered, strengths-based approach
- Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques
- Led a beginning teacher induction program for special education teachers in collaboration with the Director of Teacher Effectiveness
- Provided professional development training in multiple curriculum areas to improve teaching methods and knowledge of teaching students with special needs
- Coached teachers through developing Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Collaborated with other educators (general education and special education) to develop instructional strategies in co-taught classrooms.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Clover School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught students identified with a disability in a resource setting and implemented research-based instruction and strategies to remediate deficits in reading, writing, math, behavior, and social-emotional skills.
- Developed a plan to implement inclusive practices and co-taught with teachers in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th in ELA and Math.
- Completed Mentor Training and became a certified mentor
- Implemented the Spire reading program with consistency and fidelity and became a Spire Master Teacher.
Preschool Evaluation Team
Gaston County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for screening and evaluating preschool children for qualification for Special Education and Related Services
- Identified student needs and developed Individual Education Programs for children qualifying for Special Education Services
- Communicated with families through a variety of means while maintaining a positive relationship between parents and the school system, providing them with school and community-based resources for their children.
Preschool Itinerant Teacher
Gaston County Schools
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments appropriate for pre-k students, facilitating their development in all domains (physical, cognitive, approaches to learning, social-emotional, and language)
- Developed and used a variety of instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Preschool Teacher
Carr Elementary School
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Taught 18 children ages 4 and 5 in all areas of development
- Utilized the RtI process to identify and place children with disabilities in the Exceptional Children's Program
- Provided care to children with multiple health and safety special needs
- Collaborated with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Adaptive PE, and Physical Therapists to best support children in the classroom and school environment
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Carr Elementary School
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Taught 25 children identified in the Exceptional Children's Program in a resource setting
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Hickory City Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught five students identified with behavioral and emotional needs in a self-contained classroom
- Collected and monitored behavior plans data to drive decision-making
- Developed and implemented Individualized Educational Plans for each student
Education
Masters of School Administration -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC07.2024
Master of Science in Education: Birth-Kindergarten, Early Intervention -
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Education: Intervention Specialist -
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2005
Skills
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Inclusion Strategies
- Instructional Coaching
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Mentor Trained
- Teacher Induction
- Team Building and Leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Classroom Management
- IEP Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Teaching Licenses
- School Administration (expected August 2024)
- Special Education-Multi Categorical (SC)
- Cross Categorical K-12 (NC)
- Birth-Kindergarten (NC)
References
George Smith- Principal, Clover School District
Dr. Danny Stedman- Adjunct Professor, Gardner-Webb University
Lesli Ann Howell- Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Clover School District
Timeline
Special Education Consultant
Clover School District
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Clover School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
Preschool Evaluation Team
Gaston County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2018
Preschool Itinerant Teacher
Gaston County Schools
03.2014 - 08.2017
Preschool Teacher
Carr Elementary School
09.2010 - 03.2014
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Carr Elementary School
08.2007 - 09.2010
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Hickory City Schools
08.2005 - 08.2007
Masters of School Administration -
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Science in Education: Birth-Kindergarten, Early Intervention -
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Education: Intervention Specialist -
Kent State University
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