Kimberly Renea Murray
Silver Spring
Summary
Resolute, student-focused educator with experience adapting and modifying general education curriculum to enable students’ success and providing an engaging learning environment for all students. Skilled at interpreting assessment results, implementing action plans, and collaborating with others. Used translation skills during education completion for degree, B.A in English
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor of English
Arizona Western College
01.2009
- Instructed adult learners in two courses, English 95- Basic Writing I and English 96- Basic Writing II. Instructed adult learners in grammar, spelling, and sentence and paragraph structure. Taught adult learners using different learning styles.
- Used a grading matrix to gather information to assess the learners’ understanding of basic writing I and II.
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized group discussions.
- Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all adult learners felt comfortable.
- Proctored biweekly quizzes and weekly tests, ensuring academic integrity and an appropriate testing environment.
- Provided informative presentations using the latest technology to adult learners regarding different areas of studies and ensured that all students comprehended all aspects of the lessons per college guidelines.
Long Term Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for special needs students, fostering a supportive environment to enhance their literacy and numeracy skills.
- Monitored student progress meticulously, providing targeted assistance to ensure academic improvements, particularly in reading and math.
- Worked closely with special education teams and parents to create cohesive strategies that address students' specific educational needs.
- Implemented structured learning activities that resulted in noticeable improvements in students' reading and writing proficiency
- Provided informative presentations using the latest technology to students regarding different areas of studies and ensured that all students comprehended all aspects of the lessons.
- Developed Individual Education Programs designed to meet academic and behavioral goals.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through direct activities.
Special Ed Teacher
Prince William County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Skilled at communicating complex information in a simple and entertaining manner to keep students engaged.
- Maintained classroom control creating a safe learning environment.
Case Manager
Shelby County Veterans Court
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented individual plans for veterans and tracked and monitored progress through program milestones.
- Collaborated with treatment providers in the community and with Veterans Court Coordinator to ensure that veterans have the necessary treatment and support.
- Assisted veterans with supportive needs such as housing, employment, medical, food, education, and transportation as needed. Eighty percent of the veterans were able to find employment to maintain their daily living and housing with continuing support.
Special Ed Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Simplified lesson plans when as needed in line with curriculum objectives and assisted students to prepare for examinations.
- Communicated with parents on a regular basis, via annual assessments, quarterly meetings, and monthly phone conversations.
- Established classroom and field trip rules and enforced them fairly and effectively.
- Developed rigorous lesson plans and lectures and prepared students for quizzes and tests.
- Graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes, and other assignments, relaying information to parents and school board when necessary
- Ensured academic integrity and an appropriate testing environment for state exams; 35% of students passed with an advanced score in math and 25% scored proficient in reading.
Special Ed Teacher
Yuma School District #1
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Mentored students with behavioral problems one-on-one, resulting in an improvement of more than 30% in their grades.
- Maintained classroom control creating a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to address outside issues that may impact student performance both academically, socially, and mentally.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and community agencies to provide a quality educational experience both inside and outside the classroom.
- Established a token reward system to manage inappropriate classroom behavior, resulting in a marked decrease in classroom detentions.
Medical Specialist/Respiratory Therapy Specialist
United States Army
01.1987 - 01.2002
- Assisted in caring for military in the training fields as a well as the Persian Gulf War under the supervision of the brigade surgeon, medical physicians, and physician assistants. Aided in wound care for injuries and multiple medical conditions as a medical specialist.
- Provided Respiratory Therapy treatments caring for patients on life support as well as other life-threatening conditions under the supervision of surgeons and medical specialists.
Education
Master of Arts - American History
American Military University
Charlestown, WV05.2012
Teacher Licensure - Special Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2005
Skills
- Special Education Expertise
- Curriculum Adaptation & Development
- Skills Maintenance Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Thematic Units
- Multi-Sensory Lesson Plans
Timeline
Long Term Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Special Ed Teacher
Prince William County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
Case Manager
Shelby County Veterans Court
01.2014 - 01.2015
Special Ed Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
Adjunct Instructor of English
Arizona Western College
01.2009
Special Ed Teacher
Yuma School District #1
01.2008 - 01.2009
Medical Specialist/Respiratory Therapy Specialist
United States Army
01.1987 - 01.2002
Teacher Licensure - Special Education
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Memphis
Master of Arts - American History
American Military University