Lavon Murray
Rochester,NY
Summary
- I am a dedicated, innovative Professor with 17 years of experience. I work to prepare students for personal and professional success through proven teaching methods and motivation. I have mentored graduate students to build future field leaders.
- I am an organized academic professional offering a history of positive student learning outcomes fostered through creative curriculum delivery.
- I am an articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and a focus on positively contributing to department success. I have demonstrated high proficiency in curriculum and course development.
- As a Special Education Teacher, I have become skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. It is my duty to provide appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. I have learned to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities, and carry out these plans within the state set guidelines.
- I am also an ESL teacher specializing in English courses for students of all levels. I have offered English lessons for business, travel and conversation. I have trained graduate students, doctors, military officers, police, and more. I have been able to incorporate aspects of culture and history into some of my lessons with a high degree of success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher
Rochester City School District
2023.08 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the connection between subjects.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Development of curricular materials, including assignments, assessments, projects, homework and more. This extends into the realm of NYS Regents Exam preparations.
- Continued work with SWD, ensuring an equitable academic experience for all students.
Founding CTE Instructor
AHS Academy of Health and Science
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Working with the CEO to develop a viable career development curriculum for 8th grade students.
- Differentiation of lesson materials for students with special needs.
- Creation of lesson material, exams, quizzes, projects, activities.
- Using the "4-step" teaching methodology for invigilation.
- Experimenting with different strategies and lesson materials for action based learning development.
- Establishing a viable blueprint for subsequent instructors in the CTE program.
ELA Teacher
Uprep
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
- Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
- Taught reading comprehension, writing, grammar and literature in team teaching environment with other teachers (ICOT).
- Maintained strict classroom behavior management to provide positive, conducive environment for learning.
- Administered timed reading, writing, speaking and comprehension exams to students.
- Developed detailed lesson plans for multiple classes to meet educational needs of diverse student population.
- Met with parents and administration to advocate for student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Co-teaching with general education teachers in I-COT classes.
- Working with special needs children, to help facilitate their learning.
- Planning/delivering resource lessons for students as needed.
- Gathering data through observation and interaction for student assessments.
- IEP creation and updating existing IEP/IEP at a glance documents.
- Helping with student problem management/creating Behavioral intervention plans (BIP).
- Working with students in multiple subject areas (Math/Sci/ELA).
- Communicating with parents regarding student progress.
- Creating progress update reports.
- Problem intervention with special needs students.
Professor
Keimyung University
2012.02 - 2021.07
- Designing curriculum / course creation, online materials and teaching online when needed.
- Organizing class structure and creating exams and other quizzes/tests.
- Utilizing the internet to monitor student progress, and issue homework.
- Creating class work and assignments, as well as homework.
- Student consultation and tutoring.
- Creating grading criteria and administering grades for over 300 students (on average.).
- Lecturing to extremely large classes and teaching various materials both provided by the University and created by myself.
- Designing activities and handouts and using Power Point to teach advanced language students.
- As a University Professor, I incorporate all aspects of communication and language, to ensure that students are receiving the maximum in instructional quality.
- Also: As a professor with Keimyung University, I have taught classes in:.
- Society.
- Technology (Digipen).
- Business Classes.
- English Classes.
- KAC Global citizenship (Multicultural studies).
Professor
Hoseo University
2011.02 - 2012.02
- Studies Department.
- Teaching communication English.
- Teaching conversational English.
- Developing course material.
- Offering students additional studies where needed.
Head Instructor/Principal
ChungDahm (CDI) ESL Institute
2009.08 - 2011.08
- Working evenings allowed for a second job As head instructor it was my responsibility to monitor and evaluate the teaching staff at the language institute.
- This was done through several means.
- They included:.
- Critiquing the closed-circuit television recordings of instructors during their classes.
- Giving one-on-one guidance to the instructors, and performance evaluations.
- Organizing and conducting branch meetings to address matters relayed from headquarters and our own management.
- Going to meetings at CDI headquarters, and conveying that information to my team through meetings and material I often organized and prepared myself.
Instructor/Teacher
ChungDahm ESL Institute, CDI
2008.08 - 2011.08
- Working evenings allowed for a second job).
- Taught listening, reading, writing, and grammar.
- I also instructed students in proper speaking/pronunciation.
- Critical thinking projects (many of my own creation).
- Teaching every level offered at the school from easiest, to the most difficult.
- Worked with children ranging from age 6-16.
- Taught summer intensive courses to children.
- Maintained an engaging environment for young learners.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to enhance an already structured classroom management style.
- Helped young learners to better grasp grammatical points, writing, reading and listening.
- Assisted the school with various programs and promotions.
Instructor/Teacher/Native Tutor
Pagoda/Direct English
2010.09 - 2011.02
- Preparing for MBA examinations.
- Preparing for TEFL examinations.
- Helping a young lady pass her English test, in a stewardess program.
- Helping students learn to use English to organize important office notes.
- Editing college and job-related projects.
- Developing conversation and business conversation skills.
Education
Master of Science - Dual License - Childhood Ed 7-12, Special Ed 7-12
SUNY Brockport
New York08.2024
Master of Science - Public Relations / Management / Communications
Buffalo State College / University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York08.2004
Skills
- Principle level experience (Management/Administrative)
- Computer custom builder/programmer
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students (Gaming clubs, debate clubs, science clubs, computer clubs, other)
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Social skills development
- Certified 5th Degree black belt (Willing to participate in athletics)
- MS Office proficient
- 20 years of teaching experience
- Management/administrative experience with several years as a business owner and 3 years as the HI/Manager of a children school
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Exchange program selection committee member
- ESL language instructor with CELTA certification
- Many years of experience teaching additional subjects (Advanced writing, business and business English, KAC global citizenship, computer basics, Society and Technology through the Digi-pen program)
- Professor/Teacher/Instructor with students of all ages (5-65)
- International work experience with students from all over the world
- Online teaching experience (2.5 years)
- Restorative justice training
- Highly experienced in working with students with special needs (Producing IEPs, students on the autistic spectrum)
- HIGLY knowledgeable in various areas of science/physics and will likely work on post graduate studies in this area
- Much more!
Certification
- Certification: CELTA, through International House (Bangkok Thailand Campus) - 2016
- Childhood education License - Expected completion 2024
- Children with special needs - Expected completion 2024
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Rochester City School District
2023.08 - Current
Founding CTE Instructor
AHS Academy of Health and Science
2022.08 - 2023.06
ELA Teacher
Uprep
2022.03 - 2022.07
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
2021.09 - 2022.02
Professor
Keimyung University
2012.02 - 2021.07
Professor
Hoseo University
2011.02 - 2012.02
Instructor/Teacher/Native Tutor
Pagoda/Direct English
2010.09 - 2011.02
Head Instructor/Principal
ChungDahm (CDI) ESL Institute
2009.08 - 2011.08
Instructor/Teacher
ChungDahm ESL Institute, CDI
2008.08 - 2011.08
Master of Science - Dual License - Childhood Ed 7-12, Special Ed 7-12
SUNY Brockport
Master of Science - Public Relations / Management / Communications
Buffalo State College / University of Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Buffalo State College
- Certification: CELTA, through International House (Bangkok Thailand Campus) - 2016
- Childhood education License - Expected completion 2024
- Children with special needs - Expected completion 2024
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