Nehemiah Murphy
Van Wert
Summary
Intentional educator and conscientious curriculum developer with 10+ years of experience designing standards-aligned learning programs, analyzing performance data, and piloting innovative blended and self-paced learning models. Proven ability to build engaging, differentiated content across multiple subject areas for diverse learner populations; including rural, urban, alternative, and inclusion environments. Seeking to bring classroom-tested expertise in curriculum and instructional design to a role in L&D, EdTech, or program development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Lima Alternative School
Lima, OH
06.2019 - Current
- Developed original curriculum across 9 subject areas, aligning all materials to Ohio state learning standards and integrating formative assessments to measure mastery.
- Analyzed summative assessment data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and identify alignment gaps — directly informing lesson redesign, instructional pivots, and targeted reviews.
- Created differentiated, data-informed learning experiences tailored to varying levels of student mastery, including students with IEPs and advanced learners.
- Launched a self-paced blended learning curriculum in Financial Literacy, increasing student engagement and enabling individualized content progression.
- Contributed to a school-wide behavioral expectations framework as a member of the building leadership team, supporting consistent implementation across staff.
Social Studies Teacher
Lima Senior High School
Lima, OH
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Facilitated weekly teacher-based team meetings, guiding 15 colleagues through data analysis and instructional strategy evaluation to identify and scale best practices as department chair.
- Designed pacing guides and vertically aligned multi-course curricula across six subject areas to Ohio state social studies standards.
- Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs and gifted learners in an inclusion classroom, applying PBIS strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Co-developed and launched an African American History club, expanding student access to culturally relevant programming beyond the standard curriculum.
- Co-coordinated the Real World, Real Money financial literacy simulation at UNOH: a large-scale, community-facing event for 200 senior students.
Substitute Teacher
Canton Local Schools
Canton, Ohio
08.2013 - 06.2014
Social Studies Teacher
Crestview High School
Convoy, OH
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Led instruction in World History, Government, and A.P. Government, incorporating project-based and simulation-based learning experiences.
- Designed multimedia lessons using SMART Board technology, including a virtual tour of Auschwitz and a WWI role-playing simulation.
- Created video-based assessments comparing political systems, due process, and civil liberties across multiple countries.
Intramural Director
Malone University
Canton, OH
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinated 12 intramural sports programs serving 2,000+ students, growing participation to a record high through proactive relationship-building and program outreach.
Education
M.A. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN01-2017
B.A. - Integrated Social Studies
Malone University
Canton, OH01-2011
Skills
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Progressbook/DASL
- Schoology
- SameGoal
- Wayground
- APEX
- iCivics
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Lima Alternative School
06.2019 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Lima Senior High School
07.2014 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Canton Local Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
Social Studies Teacher
Crestview High School
10.2012 - 06.2013
Intramural Director
Malone University
01.2009 - 01.2010
M.A. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
B.A. - Integrated Social Studies
Malone University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Blended & Self-Paced Learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Learning Standards Alignment
- Formative & Summative Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- PBIS / Behavior Management
- Team Facilitation
- Program Coordination
Awards
2024 "Outstanding Eleven" Educator of the Year at the Lima City Schools
Inspiration
Psalm 34:22