KELLY MURRAY

335 E236th Street Bronx, NY 10470 (978) 660-6551 kmurray7@schools.nyc.gov

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a special education teaching position in the field of children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Extracurricular interests in coaching softball and/or field hockey.

EDUCATION

Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Bachelor of Science, May 2012
Cum/Major GPA: 3.7/4.0
Masters of Science, Jan 2015
GPA: 3.7
Dual Degree: Childhood Education and Special Education
Concentration: Psychology and Mathematics

CERTIFICATION

Wilson Language Program Certification May 2015

DASA Training and Certification October 2014
New York State Initial Certification (1-6) May 2012
New York State Initial Certification in Special Education, May 2012
First Aid and CPR September 2011- September 2014

COURSEWORK

Abnormal Psychology
Elementary Mathematics

HONORS

Deans List
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
MAAC Conference All Academic Athlete

TEACHING

P.S 176x @ 181 Co-Op City (Bronx), NY

Sept 2012- Current
Teacher- 8:1:1 (2012-2013) 12:1:1 (2013-current)
Conduct Student Annual Needs Determination Inventory (SANDI) Assessment , Brigance
Special Education Assessment, Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS), Functional Behavior
Assessments (FBA),Developmental Reading Assessments (DRA), and New York State
Alternate Assessments
Design behavior plans to shape and meet the specific needs of my students
Utilize programs (Fountas & Pinnell Intervention, Reading A-Z, Math in Focus, Raz- Kids,
Rigby Reading, Wilson Language System, and Unique Learning System) within the
classroom
Design adapted instruction that supports the Common Core Learning Standards
Presented to District 75s superintendent, chancellor, and principals on the Fitzgerald Key
Prepared and presented to the Parent Teacher Association on appropriate instruction for
children with Autism
Developed Annual Individualized Education Plans

Curriculum Adaptation and Development

Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Child

P.S 81 Riverdale, NY
Fall 2011
Student Teacher- 1st Grade (accelerated)
Organized and taught literacy, mathematics, science and social studies lesson plans
Integrated effective strategies to challenge and support all students
Internalized and reflected on new ideas, strategies and suggestions
Developed positive relationships with each student to inspire effective learning
Astor Child Guidance Center (District 59)Byron, Bronx, NY
Student Teacher- 4th, 5th, 6th Grade (self-contained classroom)
Prepared and taught modified literacy and mathematic lesson plans
Utilized effective classroom management strategies
Designed innovative strategies to promote effective learning experiences
Conducted reading assessments one on one and identified their level

Fall 2011

Leominster Recreation Summer Camp Leominster, MA

Summers 2010, 2011
Special Education Counselor/Supervisor 14 campers (students from ages 5-14)
Constructed and integrated daily activities for students with disabilities
Designed behavior plans for specific needs of the students
Supervised and delegated task for junior counselors
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, Bronx, NY
Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Tutor/Mentor
Assisted 3rd- 5th grade students individually with Math and English homework
Assessed students Math and English skills
COMPUTER
SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Smart Board, Mayer & Johnson Boardmaker

MEMBERSHIPS

Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society

Council for Exceptional Children
Student Athletic Association Council
Manhattan College Softball Team
Epsilon Sigma Pi Honor Society

RESOURCE

kmurraysstudentteachingportfolio.weebly.com