Rebecca Murray
Stewartstown
Summary
Resourceful Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher with over four years of experience in classroom management and lesson planning. Expertise in IEP development and implementation, leveraging assessment tools to monitor progress and tailor strategies for diverse learners. Focused on fostering collaboration with parents and faculty to enhance equitable educational opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Extended Substitute
Northeastern School District
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered daily instruction for 1st grade classrooms by following lesson plans across reading, phonics, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Maintained safe, orderly, positive learning environment for up to [#] students by implementing established routines and behavior expectations.
- Implemented small-group and whole-class activities, providing differentiated support to engage students and enhance focus.
- Modified lessons to address student needs while maintaining learning objectives.
- Managed classroom transitions, attendance, and supervision for recess, lunch, and dismissal.
- Documented student progress, behavior incidents, and completed lesson notes for returning teacher and administration.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with students, staff, and parents to address classroom issues and support student needs.
- Utilized classroom technology (projector, Google Classroom/LMS, digital attendance systems) to deliver materials and record information.
- Followed school safety and emergency procedures; maintained confidentiality and professional conduct.
Intervention Specialist
Red Lion Area School District
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Assesses students and groups of students using various test results to help determine placement.
- Used data, such as progress reports and areas of trouble, to provide instruction to students and bring their skills up to grade-level.
- Monitored overall caseload progress, maintained detailed records, and communicated regularly with parents and teachers to ensure student support.
- Provided input regarding the development and implementation of an intervention plan.
- Evaluated intervention plan effectiveness, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Compiled and presented comprehensive reports for parents, teachers, and principals to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Worked with a team to help identify the best practices for individual students and groups of students.
- Attended and participated in ongoing training sessions, data analysis meetings and workshops.
Special Education Learning Support Teacher/MTSS Leadership Team/SEL Committee Lead
South Eastern School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Instructed students with severe disabilities in foundational skills, including literacy and communication techniques, to promote independence and engagement.
- Adapted general education lessons and taught reading, writing, and math to support students with mild and moderate disabilities in achieving learning goals.
- Collaborated with students with diverse learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities to enhance individual educational experiences.
Special Education Teacher
REACH CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL
Harrisburg
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Initiated, developed, and facilitated IEP and eligibility consideration meetings.
- Implemented all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity.
- Tracked and communicated IEP service changes to ensure compliance and support student needs.
- Facilitated the identification and tracking of student accommodations, eligibility adjustments, related services, and assistive technology requirements.
- Served as primary contact for families and teachers on academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services.
- Provided special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings.
- Collaborated with instructional teachers to review student academic data.
- Conducted informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress regularly.
- Administered assessments (e.g.).
- Monitored student engagement and attendance data to identify trends and inform instructional strategies.
- Input testing accommodations into school database after each IEP meeting; verify accommodations prior to state testing.
- Collaborated with school counselor, verified student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting.
- Maintained lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction.
- Utilized research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs.
- Complied with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks.
- Establish a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Managed open records requests and ensured adherence to IDEA guidelines.
Education
Masters of Science - Special Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Intervention strategies
- Assessment tools
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Inclusion practices
- Reading science proficiency
- Mathematics and science expertise
- Special education experience
Certification
Instructional II Pennsylvania Teacher Certification, Pre-K - 4, K - 6, Special Education Pre-K - 8, Special Education Expansion 7-12
Timeline
1st Grade Extended Substitute
Northeastern School District
03.2026 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Red Lion Area School District
08.2023 - 01.2026
Special Education Learning Support Teacher/MTSS Leadership Team/SEL Committee Lead
South Eastern School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
REACH CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL
09.2020 - 08.2022
Masters of Science - Special Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Holy Family University