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TERESA MURPHY
Education/Leadership/Admin
Warwick,NY
Summary
Unwavering passion for creating dynamic, engaging and innovative learning and coaching opportunities beyond the classroom. The past 20 years experience fostered the development of a heartfelt drive for excellence, achievement and integrity throughout an extraordinary educational journey. This adventure has led to the development of a personalized philosophy for Inspirational leadership and collaboration that would revel in value beyond the educational world. As an Inspirational Leader and Learner, the utilization of my experience in Special Education, Community Outreach, Public Relations and the ability to thrive as a Building Leader as strengthened my ability to collaboratively, rigorously, and passionately connect with a variety of people from very diverse backgrounds, environments, and ideologies, in a variety of manners. A passion for achievement, innovation, creativity and honor drive success.
Overview
3
3
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District
09.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate support services for students with disabilities.
- Assessed student progress and adapted instructional methods based on individual capabilities and goals.
Collaborative Special Education Teacher
Pomona Middle School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Integrated Special Education Co-Teacher of 7th grade students
- This position allows for collaborate with general education teachers in all subject areas, while navigating to classes with students
- Being PRESENT, communicating, collaborating with students as INSPIRED strong passion and pursuit to LEAD
- This unique position truly makes me live like a Middle School Student, forming relationships with ALL students in both 7th and 8th grade
- Students know that they can trust me and will support them in any way that I can, whether children are in my class or not
- Often find myself mediating with students, problem solving and ending the fight before it begins
- Rigorously and passionately preventing vaping and mental health issues
- Mentoring and supporting students academically, socially and emotionally
- When it comes to relationships and challenges with teachers, peers, trouble at home, school etc, Students know the door is always opened
- Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Eldorado Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Utilizing and promoting Student Engagement Protocols
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Differentiating instruction, while students still meet NYSNG 6th grade learning standards
- Designed and engaged students in rigorous and innovative learning objectives
- Worked with diverse intervention groups, implementing differentiating and scaffolding strategies
- Integrated subject areas and instructional strategies to meet diverse needs and interest of students of all learning modalities
- Designed and implemented innovative positive-reinforcement classroom management plans
- Helped organize and implement school events such as Graduation , 6th Grade Dance, field trips, 6th grade Literacy Extravaganza, and Multi-Cultural Night
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
School Building Leader Intern
Eldorado Elementary School
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Calibrate with Administration/Teachers/Students/Staff and the community to promote
- Student Engagement and develop fortifiable partnerships
- Attending LEADERSHIP IN ACTION meetings and collaborating with leaders from Kindergarten to High School, as well as the Superintendent and Cabinet
- Collaboratively and strategically plan assemblies, scheduling, field trips, field day, committees, scheduling, and school events
- Planning and facilitating ALL faculty meetings, PLC's, and TEAM level meetings, CST meetings, and utilizing PBIS in order to meet needs of DASA
- Meeting with State monitors in order to move Eldorado from a state rating of Needs Improvement to a School in GOOD STANDING
- Creating, designing and implementing strategic planning for the very first Eldorado Principal's Circle
- Analysis of STAR data, creation of reports, highlighting students who made the most growth for each cycle
- Formulation of Student-Teacher-Parent-Community Partnerships
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Working with a TEAM to perform formal and informal observations using the Danielson Framework
- Interviewing and hiring of teachers and staff
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Elementary Teacher 1st-3rd Grade
Fleetwood Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities include meeting individual educational goals and needs of each student (12:1:2 classroom ratio)
- Students remain engaged through differentiated instruction.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Special Education Student Teacher
The Children's Village
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Meeting diverse student needs
- Conquering challenges of self-contained special education classroom
- Focused, scheduled well planned differentiated instruction
- Interactive learning and most of all love
- Collaboratively teaching with experienced teacher and several inexperienced Teaching Assistants
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Teacher
Liberty Montessori International School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Excellent classroom management
- Teaching for a higher level of learning in an inclusive kindergarten/first grade classroom
- Creation of the Challenger I curriculum
- Focusing equivalently on cognitive and social/emotional development with an emphasis on emerging literacy
- The classroom was designed to promote constructive learning and exploration in all subject areas
- Coached Beginner Soccer/Spanish
- Worked closely with parents and the Director
Substitute Teacher
Cornwall Central School District
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Education
Master's Degree - Educational Administrative Leadership
Long Island University, Hudson Graduate Center
Rockland, Hudson, NY2020
Master of Science - General Education 1-6, Students With Disabilities
Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Tarrytown, NY05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English And Visual Arts
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05-2003
Skills
- Seamless technology application
- Web-based research proficiency
- E-learning platform management
- Proficient in ENL, ELL, and ESL instruction
- Academic performance tracking
- Team motivation skills
- Adaptive instructional methods
- Program design and implementation
- Operational leadership
- Academic record administration
- DASA compliance knowledge
- Skillful in strategic pivots
- Simultaneous task management
- Effective conflict resolution
- Mentoring experience
- Data management skills
Accomplishments
-STEAM Award
-Basketball Coach
-Soccer Coach
-Opinions Editor Fordham Ram
-Sold Paintings
-Published Poetry
-Girls On The Run
-Ran a Marathon
-Honored at High School Graduation by a student I taught in 1st grade
-Proud Mother of 3 beautiful children
-Newspaper Club
-Computer Club
-Improving my Spanish
-Forming long lasting relationships with my students
-Painted Murals with students
Certification
New York State certification in School Building Leader
New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
New York State certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)v
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District
09.2023 - Current
Collaborative Special Education Teacher
Pomona Middle School
09.2022 - 06.2023
School Building Leader Intern
Eldorado Elementary School
04.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Eldorado Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher 1st-3rd Grade
Fleetwood Elementary School
09.2006 - 06.2018
Special Education Student Teacher
The Children's Village
06.2006 - 08.2006
Teacher
Liberty Montessori International School
01.2004 - 01.2006
Substitute Teacher
Cornwall Central School District
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English And Visual Arts
Fordham University
Master of Science - General Education 1-6, Students With Disabilities
Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Master's Degree - Educational Administrative Leadership
Long Island University, Hudson Graduate Center