Teresa Murray
Onawa,IA
Summary
Dedicated Educational Consultant offering 25+ years of experience in assisting schools in the development, improvement, and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods best suited to the needs and achievement of all stakeholders.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Consultant
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION
Sioux City, IA
07.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators and school leadership to determine professional learning needs and objectives.
- Coordinated science of reading aligned training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators to implement instructional practices aimed at increased student learning (in-person and virtually).
- Provided coaching and networking opportunities for district/school administrators and teachers.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to help educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Provided personalized service to administrators, teachers, parents, and guardians regarding academic needs of students through in-person collaboration, phone calls, email, and live video chat.
- Coordinated with vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Provided direct student instruction/support in all tiers of instruction.
- Served on multiple lead teams within Northwest AEA.
- Engaged in continued professional learning.
Title One Reading Teacher
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sloan, IA
07.1997 - 06.2006
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for 40+ students.
- Designed and implemented evidence-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all Tiers.
- Assisted in development of a comprehensive assessment system including screening, diagnostic, progress-monitoring, and summative literacy assessments
- Used data-based decision-making within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Co-led Student Care Team meetings
- Facilitated literacy based professional learning to Pk-6 elementary staff
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with Title One policies.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive learning environment while also fostering positive classroom atmosphere supporting student growth and learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Educator With An Emphasis in Literacy
Morningside College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Science - Psychology Minor
Morningside College
Sioux City, IAEndorsement - K-12 Reading Endorsement
Morningside College
Sioux City, IAEndorsement - Coaching Endorsement
Kirkwood Community Colledge
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Science of Reading
- Structured Literacy
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Data Analysis
- Comprehensive Assessment System
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Lesson Design
- Stakeholder Communication
- Literacy Best Practices
- Educational Leadership
- School Curriculum Evaluation
- Educational Program Implementation
- Professional Learning
- Course Development
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Organizational Performance
- Google Suite
Certification
State of Iowa, Master Educator License
LETRS Trained
Reading Teacher's Top Ten Tools Trained
Instructional Coach Trainer
Read Naturally Trainer
Timeline
Educational Consultant
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION
07.2006 - Current
Title One Reading Teacher
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.1997 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Professional Educator With An Emphasis in Literacy
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Minor
Morningside College
Endorsement - K-12 Reading Endorsement
Morningside College
Endorsement - Coaching Endorsement
Kirkwood Community Colledge
State of Iowa, Master Educator License
LETRS Trained
Reading Teacher's Top Ten Tools Trained
Instructional Coach Trainer
Read Naturally Trainer
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