Lori Murray
Beavercreek,OH
Summary
To secure a rewarding position within the area of child development and/or childcare that leverages my 27 years of experience and former education, as well as organizational abilities and interpersonal skills to be utilized in a challenging environment.
Excellent leadership and management skills Highly dedicated and driven mindset Strong understanding of child-friendly communication techniques to establish rapport Communicates effectively with team members Showcases strong work ethic and dependability Well organized; ability to plan and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook; Smart Board Activities; Google Chrome
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bright Beginnings Inc
01.2025 - Current
- Design and implement an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child based upon stated goals
- Observes and evaluates each child's health and development and reports on and maintains records of observations
- Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans
- Arranges room and play materials to accommodate the daily schedule
- Sets up displays and bulletin boards
- Helps create games and play materials, and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment
- Maintains an accurate count of children
- Conducts daily health checks of children and notifies the supervisor of any other signs that might indicate a suspicion of illness, abuse, or neglect
- Completes and files required reports
- Participates in conferences with parents and supervisor
- Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere for children
- Full-time; 35 hours/week
PROGRAM EDUCATOR
Cornell Cooperative Extension
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Independently plan and teach units, including prepping lesson plans, preparing materials, and communicating with staff what is needed prior to program starting
- Created and implemented units to include: Healthy Living, Animal Science, Textile Design, and 4H Yoga for Kids
- Attend trainings applicable to life skills that were brought and utilized within the program
- Part-time; 20 hours/week
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS ASSISTANT
Indian River Central School District
10.2016 - 06.2023
- Reteach and assist children with developing skills to meet requirements of their personalized Individual Evaluation Plan (IEP)
- Provide classroom support to specialty trained teachers to educate students with emotional and behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, communication challenges or physical disabilities
- Adhere to New York school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
- Conduct reading groups and writing assignments with children of special needs
- Attend to any physical needs a student may have such as eating or grooming
- Oversee students to ensure that no harm or danger occurs to them while in the classroom and in areas such as hallways, cafeterias and playgrounds
- Tailor lessons to individual students needs or assist students with especially challenging assignments
- Assist teacher in preparing lesson plans to best fit student's needs, also prepare demonstrations or visual aids for specific lessons
- Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students
- Notify appropriate personnel any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, or severe medical conditions
- Full-time; 40 hours/week
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bostleys Child Care and Preschool, LLC.
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Develop a well-managed, child oriented learning curriculum that meets Pennsylvania school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
- Plan activities based on child's interests and through structured play
- Abide and adhere to school regulation as well as safety protocols
- Create, submit, and implement weekly age and curriculum specific lesson plans
- Assess developmental needs of the children and create lesson plans based on their needs
- Manage field trips to enhance and facilitate student's learning process
- Ensure the health, safety, and well being of children in the classroom and in other school areas such as hallways, cafeteria and playground
- Maintain progress reports of the children and communicate to parents
- Full-time; 40 hours/week
KINDERGARTEN AIDE
Schweinfurt Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.2000
- Assist Kindergarten teacher with class instruction and other duties
- Working with small groups of children to reinforce lessons
- Provide one-on-one instruction to students and supervise students while in the classroom
- Adhere to school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
- Serve as a role model for the students in demonstrating positive attitudes and effective work ethic
- Organize, prepare and distribute classroom material to students
- Full-time; 40 hours/week | Department of Defense GS-04
Education
CLEP EXAM, COLLEGE MATHEMATICS -
Schweinfurt, Germany
06.1997
CLEP EXAM, ENGLISH LITERATURE -
Schweinfurt, Germany
06.1997
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Williamsport Area High
06.1982
Skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Highly dedicated and driven mindset
- Strong understanding of child-friendly communication techniques to establish rapport
- Communicates effectively with team members
- Showcases strong work ethic and dependability
- Well organized; ability to plan and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook; Smart Board Activities; Google Chrome
Certification
- FIRST AID CPR, AED, 08/29/2022, American Heart Association, 8
- NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING, 03/24/2023, CPI, 2.5
- CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, 01/05/2024, Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association, 6
- MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, 01/05/2024, Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association, 1
- CHILD CARE CENTER ORIENTATION, 01/05/2024, Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association, 2.5
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, 02/18/2016, Penn State Better Kid Care Program, 3
- RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE CERTIFICATE, 01/11/2016, Penn State Better Kid Care Program, 7
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, 03/23/2016, Penn State Better Kid Care Program, 7
References
- BROOKE STARK, 315-767-2461, starkenn@cit-tele.com
- EDIE PECK, 315-405-1333, ediepeck1224@gmail.com
- DIANE WOOD, 315-528-2231, dwood31@twcny.rr.com
Timeline
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bright Beginnings Inc
01.2025 - Current
PROGRAM EDUCATOR
Cornell Cooperative Extension
09.2018 - 06.2023
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS ASSISTANT
Indian River Central School District
10.2016 - 06.2023
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Bostleys Child Care and Preschool, LLC.
01.2016 - 10.2016
KINDERGARTEN AIDE
Schweinfurt Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.2000
CLEP EXAM, COLLEGE MATHEMATICS -
Schweinfurt, Germany
CLEP EXAM, ENGLISH LITERATURE -
Schweinfurt, Germany
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Williamsport Area High