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Tess Murphy

Danville,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic candidate with hands-on experience in preschool settings, assisting in lesson planning and classroom management. Contributes to developing nurturing and organized environments that support children’s learning experiences. Eager to apply interpersonal and communication skills in a dynamic educational setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Growing Light Montessori Schools
Lafayette, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities to foster children's development.
  • Supported lead teacher in maintaining a nurturing and safe classroom environment.
  • Helped maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces for optimal learning experiences.
  • Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Tassajara Learning Center
Danville, CA
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans to foster a nurturing learning environment.
  • Engaged children in educational activities, promoting cognitive and social development.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to manage classroom behavior and maintain discipline.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs of preschoolers effectively.

Restaurant Hostess

Blue Sakana
Danville, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficiency.
  • Coordinated with kitchen and serving staff to enhance guest experience.
  • Assisted in training new hosts on operational procedures and customer service standards.

Camp Counselor/Pool Lifeguard

Athenian Summer Camp
Danville, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of campers in various outdoor settings.
  • Facilitated engaging group games and activities, promoting teamwork and social skills among campers.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Provided support during conflict resolution, fostering a positive camp environment for all attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St Louis University Madrid
Madrid Spain
12-2027

Skills

  • Play-based instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Nurturing environment
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom monitoring
  • Instructional tasks
  • Structured play activities
  • Love for children

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I love knitting sweaters and sewing clothes

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Growing Light Montessori Schools
09.2025 - 12.2025

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Tassajara Learning Center
04.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Hostess

Blue Sakana
08.2022 - 08.2023

Camp Counselor/Pool Lifeguard

Athenian Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St Louis University Madrid

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Brandeis University