Pamela Murphy
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Friendly and energetic teacher with 19 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Supervised Visitation Monitor
Independent contractor for San Diego family Courts
San Diego, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation for each visit, noting any concerns or incidents that occurred.
- Supported clients in navigating complex court systems by providing education on legal processes related to custody cases whenever necessary.
- Evaluated parent-child interactions objectively, providing unbiased feedback to inform case management decisions.
- Assisted in creating a positive environment for children and parents, promoting healthy family interactions.
- Improved communication between parents and children by facilitating constructive conversations during visits.
- Addressed any issues that arose during visits promptly and professionally, maintaining a calm atmosphere throughout the process.
- Promoted positive outcomes for families by consistently following established protocols and procedures in all aspects of the Supervised Visitation Monitor role.
Pre-K Teacher
La Jolla Preschool Academy
La Jolla, CA
03.2001 - 06.2019
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Organized engaging field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing student understanding of real-world applications of concepts learned in class.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2024
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
I am a San Diego native and I enjoy kayaking and hiking in our beautiful mountains and beaches
I enjoy kayaking in our local mountains
Things that I enjoy
I am a San Diego native and I enjoy hiking and Kayaking in our beautiful local mountains and beaches.
Timeline
Professional Supervised Visitation Monitor
Independent contractor for San Diego family Courts
07.2019 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
La Jolla Preschool Academy
03.2001 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University