Kellee Murphy
Barre,MA
Summary
Passionate Teacher for 31 years with a proven history of creating engaged classroom environments and supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. I am 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. I also have excellent parent communication skills. I am passionate in teaching history and teaching students how to become wonderful citizens. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
Quabbin Regional School District
08.1992 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- District wide Teacher Leader grades 2-4
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked with ELA Coaches to establish new curriculum in ELA and Social Studies
- Building Leadership team
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Established routines and reinforcements with BCBA and Guidance Councilor for students with behavior struggles.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated Google Classroom technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance. (Parent conferences, DOJO, Agendas)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Quabbin Regional High School
Barre, MA05.1992
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Small Group Leadership
- Educational Programs
- Evaluate Students (Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment program, DIBELS Reading Assessment, MCAS)
- Educational Software (Google Classroom, ReadWorks, DOJO, EPIC Reading, Symbaloo, NewsELA, Kiddle
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Curriculum Coordination and curriculum development
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- IEP Collaboration
- Smart Board Technology
- Standards Compliance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Fundraising
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
Quabbin Regional School District
08.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Quabbin Regional High School
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