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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- CPR and First Aid Certification, 02/2024
- I Look out for child Abuse Certification, 11/2020
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