Rachel Ann Murray
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Engaging Kindergarten Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Humane Education Coordinator
Fredericksburg Regional SPCA
06.2021 - Current
- Developed community education programming curriculum, events, and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and directors to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy, while promoting and building program participation.
Kindergarten Teacher
Silverdale Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided a literacy-enriched learning environment
- Collaborated with team of teachers to plan for developmentally-appropriate instruction
- Integrated 21st-century skills and global awareness in daily lessons
- Supported emotional/social skills through Leader in Me program- Lighthouse Covey School
- Member of the Strategic Planning Team
Pre-K Teacher
Summersill Elementary School
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided a nurturing, high-quality learning environment
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom, disocery-based learning centerss, and outside activities.
Second Grade Teacher
The Merit School of Stafford
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Implemented Advanced Concepts for a Better Future while aligning school curriculum with Virginia's Standards of Learning.
Reading Camp Teacher
The Merit School of Stafford
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Small-group close reading with Benchmark Education leveled-texts
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Brinson Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities: Phontas & Pinnell, Heggerty
Second Grade Teacher
Brinson Elementary School
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Strategic administrative move to fill a position left by a colleague
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Title 1, Reading Specialist
Brinson Elementary School
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Implemented Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program with small groups, grades Kindergarten through 5th, daily.
- Reviewed curricular resources such as leveled readers, supplemental texts, educational games, and digital tools to ensure alignment with Title 1 Reading objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education with a focus in Child Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2014
Skills
Fontas and Pinnell LLI Program
- Digital Strategies for Blended Learning
- Ready Math Common Core Curriculum
- iStation Literacy Assessments
- iReady Math and Reading Assessments
- STEM
- Handwriting without Tears Curriculum
- Letterland Phonics Curriculum
- Envisions Math Curriculum
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum
- mClass Reading Assessments
- Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments
- ‘Leader in Me’ Lighthouse Covey School Program
Timeline
Humane Education Coordinator
Fredericksburg Regional SPCA
06.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Silverdale Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Summersill Elementary School
03.2018 - 06.2018
Second Grade Teacher
The Merit School of Stafford
08.2017 - 03.2018
Reading Camp Teacher
The Merit School of Stafford
06.2017 - 08.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Brinson Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Second Grade Teacher
Brinson Elementary School
04.2015 - 06.2015
Title 1, Reading Specialist
Brinson Elementary School
01.2015 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education with a focus in Child Studies
East Carolina University
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