Courtney Murphy

41 Gregg Rd. Krum, Texas 76249 940-391-0512 courtneymurphy@my.unt.edu

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Objective

To obtain a job as a passionate and committed EC-6 Generalist and English as a Second Language
Educator.

Education, Bachelor of Science

Honors, &
Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist with ESL
Certificati
Expected Graduation
May 2016
ons
University of North Texas Denton, Texas
GPA 3.636

Summary
of
Qualificati
ons

Strong leadership skills developed through various job and volunteer experiences
Possess skills and abilities necessary to work with English Language Learners
Effective worker alone and as a cooperative team

Profession Student Teacher, Kindergarten

al
Experienc
es

August 24th October 9th, 2015 & January 19th March 4th, 2016

Prairie View Elementary School

Northwest Independent School District, Rhome, Texas
Helped develop lessons for the classroom
Taught lessons centered around integrated learning
Helped with classroom management
Volunteered for bus duty every day

Student Teacher, Fourth Grade

October13th -December 4th, 2015& March 7th- Current
Prairie View Elementary School
Northwest Independent School District, Rhome, Texas
Helped develop lessons for the classroom
Taught lessons centered around integrated learning
Sat in on Student Support Team (SST) meetings
Helped with benchmarking for the STAAR test

Field Experience, Pre-K

January 21st May 2nd, 2015
The University of North Texas Child Development Laboratory
Child Assessment Portfolio
25 hours in placement lab
Planned lessons focused around centers

Field Experience, Kindergarten-5th Grade

August 28th - December 10, 2014

Lee Elementary School

Denton Independent School District, Denton, Texas

Planned Physical Education lessons

3 hours in the gym teaching lessons
Worked with small groups as well as whole class
KISD Substitute
August 20th, 2012 - Current
Krum, TX
Support all children in various activities and assignments throughout the day.

Communit
y
Involveme
nt

Cross Timbers Kids Club Coordinator

August 2011 August 2015
Denton, TX
Provide childcare for ages 0-10, provide lessons for the teachers, the authoritative figure to the children,
react quickly and calmly to emergencies and accidents that arise, Caretaker of the children, and
Communicator to the parents of the children.
Coach for KYSA Cheerleading, Krum, TX Fall 2011
Exercised leadership skills while coaching 6th grade girls
taught cheerleading skills
went to games, and practices
Cross Timbers Community Church Denton, Texas
Volunteer in childrens area including teaching lessons, and having a good time with the children
Vacation Bible School Leader May 2012 and May 2013

Certificati
ons

Profession
al
Developm
ent/
Trainings
Profession
al
Affiliation
s/
Leadershi
p

July 19th , 2015

EC-6 Generalist
Standard Certificate
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
ESL/Supplemental

January 8th, 2016

February 20th, 2016

Harry Wong Book Study

August, 2015

Research Paper on Marzano

September, 2015

Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR) 2015 Denton Area Conference.

Invited to join National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi)

Courtney Murphy
41 Gregg Rd. Krum, Texas 76249 940-391-0512 courtneymurphy@my.unt.edu
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References
Susan Padgett
UNT Cadre Coordinator
817-913-7039
Scpadgett1951@verizon.net

Michele Langley
UNT Supervisor
214-354-2778
michele.langley@live.com
Vicki Frost Currey
UNT Adjunct Professor
817-913-8300
vfrostcurrey@live.com
Whitney Tooke
Teacher (Mentor teacher for Kindergarten Student Teaching)
817-773-7455
wtooke@nisdtx.org
Brooke Commander
Teacher (Mentor teacher for 4th Grade Student Teaching)
(1)214-649-3790
bcommander@nisdtx.org