Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Special Achievements
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
Organizations & Affiliations
Timeline
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Tamia Murphy

Sicklerville,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented educator with over 20 years of experience in fostering student achievement, equity, and inclusive learning environments. Proven expertise in instructional leadership, lesson facilitation, and mentoring. Committed to supporting underrepresented communities and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across education spaces. Adept at building collaborative teams and cultivating high-performance learning environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Facilitator

TeachPlus Philadelphia Affinity Group Network (PAGN)
10.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate affinity group meetings for BIPOC educators, providing supportive spaces for collaboration and development
  • Participate in team-building initiatives to strengthen community among educators
  • Advocate for diversity and inclusion within Philadelphia and Camden-based public and charter schools.
  • Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.

7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher | NST Science Teacher Leader

Mastery Schools of NJ – Molina Elementary
08.2015 - Current
  • Develop and implement NGSS-aligned science curriculum through whole group, small group, and individualized instruction
  • Monitor student progress using data-driven assessments and digital portfolios
  • Provide real-time and written feedback to teachers through classroom observations and coaching cycles
  • Organize and coordinate school-wide science fair, promoting student engagement and STEM learning
  • Collaborate with staff to plan lessons that improve student participation and enhance instructional strategies
  • Mentor and coach new teachers to ensure professional growth and instructional excellence
  • Serve as Science Department Chair and Campus Talent Ambassador, fostering staff retention and community engagement.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.

6th Grade Reading and Science Teacher

Atlantic City BOE – New York Ave School
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Developed engaging instructional materials aligned with state standards for 6th-grade students
  • Fostered positive relationships between families and staff to ensure student success
  • Evaluated student progress using anecdotal records, conferences, and performance-based assessments.

Curriculum Specialist

Atlantic Cape Community College – Gear Up Program
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • Designed and developed curriculum aligned with New Jersey Core Content Standards
  • Evaluated instructional practices and student outcomes, providing actionable feedback to teachers.

Education

Master of Education in Progress (Educational Leadership) -

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) -

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -

Stockton University
Pomona, NJ
05.2003

Associate of Arts (Education) -

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
05.2001

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Meeting Management
  • Team motivation
  • Task Delegation
  • Teaching strategies
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Engagement
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Workshop coordination
  • Advocacy
  • Project-based learning
  • Fundraising
  • Instruction Differentiation
  • Parent Communication

Certification

  • NJ Elementary Education Teaching Certificate, 09/2004
  • NJ Supervisors Certification, 07/2024

Special Achievements

  • Molina Elementary Teacher of the Month – April 2023
  • Mastery Teacher Spotlight – February 2021
  • PleasanTech Academy Teacher of the Month – September 2005

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

  • Yearbook Advisor, Mastery Schools of NJ – August 2019 to Present
  • Head Basketball Coach, Mastery Molina Elementary – 2017 to Present
  • NST Science Teacher Leader, Mastery Schools of NJ – June 2021 to Present
  • Science Department Chair, Mastery Molina Elementary – August 2023 to Present
  • Campus Talent Ambassador, Mastery Schools of NJ – August 2024 to Present
  • Assistant Flag Football and Softball Coach, Mastery Molina Elementary – 2022 to Present

Organizations & Affiliations

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Graduate Member-at-Large
  • National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., 3rd Vice President, Chairperson, Scholarship Committee

Timeline

Senior Facilitator

TeachPlus Philadelphia Affinity Group Network (PAGN)
10.2023 - Current

7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher | NST Science Teacher Leader

Mastery Schools of NJ – Molina Elementary
08.2015 - Current

6th Grade Reading and Science Teacher

Atlantic City BOE – New York Ave School
09.2012 - 06.2015

Curriculum Specialist

Atlantic Cape Community College – Gear Up Program
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • NJ Elementary Education Teaching Certificate, 09/2004
  • NJ Supervisors Certification, 07/2024

Master of Education in Progress (Educational Leadership) -

Rowan University

Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) -

Stockton University

Associate of Arts (Education) -

Atlantic Cape Community College
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