NIKOLAI MURPHY
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care and Sunday School Teacher Assistant
Hopewell United Methodist Church
Hopewell United Methodist Church
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Facilitated small group discussions to foster deeper understanding of complex religious concepts among students.
Curriculum Coordinator
The Learning Experience Downingtown
The Learning Experience Downingtown
07.2023 - Current
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, utilizing results to inform targeted support strategies.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices among educators through regular team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess teaching effectiveness, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Lead Prepper Teacher
The Learning Experience Downingtown
The Learning Experience Downingtown
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, resulting in fewer accidents and improved workflow.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience Downingtown
The Learning Experience Downingtown
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Lead Teacher of School Age Classroom
KinderCare learning center
Kindercare Of Exton
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Contributed to school improvement initiatives by participating in professional development workshops and implementing best practices in the classroom.
- Promoted critical thinking through interactive lessons, group activities, and independent projects.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, enhancing relevance and promoting student engagement in the learning process.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools, providing constructive feedback for continued growth and development.
- Mentored new teachers to support their transition into the profession, sharing expertise and resources for success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study for comprehensive understanding across subject areas.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Cashier
Wegmans
Downingtown, PA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
College Student - Early Childhood Education
Immaculata University
04.2024
Student - General Studies
Delaware County Community College
06.2020
Graduated -
Downingtown West High School
06.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Rules and regulations
- Contract Negotiation
- Corporate Communications
- Business Administration
- Facilities Management
- Sales management
- Crew collaboration
- Fundraising Events
- Company guidelines
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Staff training/development
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification, 02/2024
- I Look out for child Abuse Certification, 11/2020
Awards
- Preston Buller Scholarship, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 2019
- United Methodist Eastern PA Conference Scholarship, 2019
- Downingtown H&S Association Scholarship, 2019
- Downingtown West High School Excellence Award, 2018
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
The Learning Experience Downingtown
07.2023 - Current
Lead Prepper Teacher
The Learning Experience Downingtown
08.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience Downingtown
12.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher of School Age Classroom
KinderCare learning center
10.2019 - 10.2020
Child Care and Sunday School Teacher Assistant
Hopewell United Methodist Church
10.2016 - 05.2019
Cashier
Wegmans
06.2015 - 07.2016
College Student - Early Childhood Education
Immaculata University
Student - General Studies
Delaware County Community College
Graduated -
Downingtown West High School