Mary Murphy
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with strong skills in individualized instruction, behavior management, and curriculum adaptation. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and supporting diverse learners to achieve their educational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialists
Cajon Valley School District
San Diego , CA
08.2025 - Current
- Co-taught with TK and kindergarten educators to adapt curriculum and embed accommodations aligned with IEP goals.
- Delivered specialized academic instruction through small groups targeting pre-academics and communication skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, paraeducators, and families to implement behavior supports and visual schedules.
- Developed progress monitoring systems that enhanced student independence and participation.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Del Mar Union School District
Del Mar, CA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisting students with disabilities in an inclusive preschool environment.
- Co-teaching with general education staff to ensure curriculum access for all students.
- Providing one-on-one support to students with specific educational needs.
- Leading Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Conducting assessments during Initial/Triennial/Transition IEP meetings for eligibility determination.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Woodland Joint Unified School District
Woodland, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supporting students with disabilities within an inclusion preschool setting
- Supporting and training general education staff to ensure each student can access the curriculum within the classroom environment
- Provide one on one academic support to students with specific educational needs
- Leading Individualized Education Plan meetings and conducting assessments during Triennia/Transition IEP meetings to ensure eligibility for special education services
Early Interventionist-Internship
Placer County Office of Education
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Interned with an Early Interventionist supporting children ages 0-3
- Observed Individualized Family Plan Meetings (IFSP)
- Observed and conducted goals specified on the IFSP either in the community, at home, or at the clinic
- Worked/observed with other specialists that worked together to help support families reach their IFSP and provide community resources.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Yuba County Office of Education
Marysville, California
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Providing instructions in a Special Day Class setting for students with moderate/severe disabilities
- Administering initial assessment to determine students for Individualized Education Plans
- Collaborating with families, staff members, specialists, and community resources to improve the overall quality of each student's outcome
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, Ca05-2023
Credential of Early Childhood Special Education -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, Ca06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Chico
Chico, Ca12-2018
Skills
- Curriculum adaptation
- IEP development
- Behavioral support implementation
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment administration
- Inclusive education strategies
Timeline
Education Specialists
Cajon Valley School District
08.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Del Mar Union School District
08.2023 - 05.2025
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Woodland Joint Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Early Interventionist-Internship
Placer County Office of Education
06.2021 - 08.2021
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Yuba County Office of Education
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University, Sacramento
Credential of Early Childhood Special Education -
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Chico
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