Riley Murphy
Newtown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant with one year of experience supporting educators create an inclusive and positive classroom environment to encourage student to develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Collaborative team member skilled in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), providing behavior support, and delivering accomodations and modifications to support student success. Inspired to help provide a positive and welcoming learning environment for all students. Proven ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents to build and enrich a school community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Eden Autism Services
07.2023 - Current
- Implements IEP goals using Applied Behavior Analysis- based strategies
- Collects teaching, behavior, and speech data through graphing for all programs
- Uses behavior support plans and crisis management techniques to assist in managing challenging behaviors
- Develops quarterly reports on progress and problem areas on students
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, IEPs, and other pertinent information required by state regulations or district policies
- Collaborates with a team in the development of instructional and behavior management programs
- Communicates regularly with students and parents through telephone, email and student-parent meetings.
- Tends to to daily physical self-care needs of students
- Enhanced student learning by differentiating instruction and adapting teaching methods to individual needs.
Teaching Assistant
The Goddard School
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Assisted primary teacher in lesson plans and activities for children ranging from infancy to kindergarten.
- Partnered with children that have social or cognitive deficits to help them interact with other students and learn different communication skills.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Tended to daily physical self-care needs.
Youth Development Professional
Bluestone Elementary: Boys And Girls Club
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in leading before and after school program for students ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade.
- Organized lesson plans that emphasized on science, math, art, and personal wellness.
- Recorded and tracked behavioral and academic records
- Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
- Communicated and informed parents about their student's progress.
Education
Masters of Education - Prek-12 Special Education
Holy Family University
Newtown, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA08.2023
Certification
- Professional Crisis Management Certification
- American Sign Language Training
- Seizure and Epi-pen Training
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Eden Autism Services
07.2023 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Bluestone Elementary: Boys And Girls Club
03.2023 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
The Goddard School
06.2016 - 06.2023
Masters of Education - Prek-12 Special Education
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
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