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Melissa Murphy

Battle

Summary

Experienced in creating engaging and informative lesson plans that ignite student interest in language arts. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to foster a deep understanding of reading and writing concepts, while seamlessly integrating cross-curricular core standards. Possesses a strong grasp of classroom management and curriculum development to uphold an effective learning environment for all students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th and 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

Lakeview School District: 5 /6 Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Completed professional developments and implemented the QRI assessments, Kaegan strategies, UFLI intervention program, and deescalation strategies.
  • Worked with our school ELA/Social Studies PLCs to adapt and create a 5th and 6th grade ELA/Social Studies curriculum based on state standards and student data
  • Adapted and modified lessons to engage and meet the needs of my students using assessment data and student interests
  • Utilized the school's PBIS and SEL management systems to create an effective classroom management system
  • Developed and integrated multiple Social Emotional Learning activities to help build a positive classroom environment and support students’ needs
  • Attended multiple after school activities to support the students and create a positive class community

6th grade Language Arts and Science Teacher

Bellevue Community Schools: Bellevue Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Utilized and adapted the Cereal City Science Curriculum for 6th grade and to integrate into the ELA curriculum
  • Was an active member on the PBIS team and helped to launch the PBIS system in 2020
  • Adapt and created a new ELA curriculum, using the UBD format, for grades K-12
  • Collaborated with PLC’s to help utilize data from NWEA to strengthen teaching practices

1st grade General Education Teacher

Marshall Public School: Harrington Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Participated in the District Curriculum Camp, to help create essential standards and data driven curriculum for kindergarten that is horizontally and vertically aligned within the district and school
  • Differentiated reading lessons based on Fountas and Pinnell and NWEA data
  • Implemented Cereal City Science Curriculum to develop an integrated science lessons using different STEM and reading skills
  • Collaborated with the professional learning community to vertically align first grade with kindergarten and second grade to reach district goals

Education

Masters of Art - Reading

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021

Minor - Elementary Education

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
06.2007

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Educational technology
  • Classroom management
  • Technology implementation
  • Curriculum development
  • Faculty collaboration

Certification

  • Michigan Elementary Education, Reading and Science Issue Date: 2023-06
  • CPR and First Aide Certified By: Emergency Care and Safety Institute Issue Date: 2024-02

Accomplishments

  • Highly Effective Teacher 22/23 school year
  • Interim PLC 6th grade Lead 23/24 school year

Community Service

Victory Life Church, Life Group Leader, 2021, Present, Led 7 different life groups with 12-20 ladies in each group. Topics focused on: serving/volunteering, perseverance, self-confidence, and healthy boundaries

Additional Experience

  • YMCA Battle Creek, MI - Front Desk and Child Care, February-September 2024
  • Front Desk: Create new accounts, processed payments, managed account information
  • Child Care: Provided interactive social activities for children 12 and under
  • Girls On The Run - Coach, 2023-2025
  • Coach for 10 girls. Leading them in physical and Social Emotional Learning activities
  • Bellevue Summer School - Teacher grades 1-4, Summer 2021
  • Led differentiated learning activities to build foundational reading and writing skills

Timeline

5th and 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

Lakeview School District: 5 /6 Academy
08.2022 - Current

6th grade Language Arts and Science Teacher

Bellevue Community Schools: Bellevue Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022

1st grade General Education Teacher

Marshall Public School: Harrington Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019

Minor - Elementary Education

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science

Grand Valley State University

Masters of Art - Reading

Grand Canyon University

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