Katherine Murphy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative Kindergarten Teacher develops individualized lesson plans that promote holistic growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains. Designed collaborative learning platforms that integrate structured learning with play activities, tailored to each developmental stage. Leveraged educational technology and project-based learning to enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public School District
Chicago
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance student cooperation.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-k Teacher
CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2003 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum goals.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and inform instructional strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain student focus.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development needs.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
First Grade Teacher
CPS
Chicago, Illinois
11.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance educational support.
- Organized interactive group activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
Second Grade Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, Illinois
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in a second-grade classroom.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student growth and address individual needs.
First Grade Teacher
Archdiocese of San Diego
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance educational support.
Daycare Teacher
Bethel Lutheran Day Care Center
Evergreen Park, Illinois
08.1993 - 08.1997
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
Education
Masters Degree Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois 08.1994 - 05.1997
St. Ignatius College Preparatory School
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavioral strategies
- Parent collaboration
- Technology integration
- Child development assessment
- Educational activity organization
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Creative thinking facilitation
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Mentoring new teachers
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Personal hygiene instruction
- Classroom instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Record keeping
- Social skills
- Reading mastery
- Curriculum development
- Music and movement
- Early reading
- Emotional support
- Classroom organization
- Behavior management
- Educational games
- Curriculum planning
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- Artistic expression
- Outdoor play supervision
- Academic record keeping
- Gross motor skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Fine motor skills
- Parent communication
- Behavior modeling
- Mathematical concepts
- Science exploration
- Early childhood development
- Health and safety
- Faculty collaboration
- [Language] proficiency
- Smart classroom
- Constructive feedback
- Documentation and reporting
- Education plans
- Strong work ethic
- Student motivation
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification and a Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum Development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public School District
08.2025 - 08.2026
Masters Degree Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
08.2011 - 05.2013
Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-k Teacher
CPS
08.2003 - 06.2025
First Grade Teacher
CPS
11.2001 - 06.2002
Second Grade Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2000 - 06.2001
First Grade Teacher
Archdiocese of San Diego
08.1997 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Xavier University
08.1994 - 05.1997
Daycare Teacher
Bethel Lutheran Day Care Center
08.1993 - 08.1997
St. Ignatius College Preparatory School