CLAIRE MURPHY

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Enthusiastic teacher with a strong passion for motivating students toward success in
academics, personal management, emotional wellness, and social proficiency
 Friendly, calm and patient demeanor which fosters a sense of safety and comfort for
students
 Extremely organized, efficient and self-motivated
 Strong independent worker who excels in a demanding work environment
 Effective team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

John Taylor Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba November 2018 – December 2018

 Taught Grade 11 Biology, Grade 10 Intro to Pre-Cal, and Grade 11 Applied Math
 Integrated vertical learning spaces and cooperative learning into math lessons
 Implemented hands-on activities in Biology classroom, including dissection and
respiration-related labs
 Experimented with a variety of classroom management approaches

Westwood Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba March 2018 – April 2018

 Taught Grade 11 Chemistry and two sections of Grade 9 Science
 Developed the entire solutions unit for grade 11 chemistry, including all PowerPoint
presentations, student note packages, homework, quiz and unit test
 Demonstrated versatility by revising a lab to account for lack of available chemicals
 Integrated many teaching styles and methods to reach all student learning preferences

Westwood Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba November 2017 – December 2017

 Planned and implemented teaching materials for the powers and exponents unit of a
Grade 9 Math class
 Collaborated with cooperating teacher to differentiate assignments for the benefit of
students at the highest and lowest levels of achievement
 Developed quizzes, homework, and a Jeopardy style unit review

WORK EXPERIENCE

Educational Assistant (casual) September 2017 – January 2019

St. James-Assiniboia School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Assisted students with various physical, cognitive, behavioural, and learning
disabilities through coaching, encouragement, and guidance in the classroom.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT’D)

Science Program Assistant September 2015 – June 2017

Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Worked independently to prepare, set-up, and clean up all labs
 Assisted in classroom labs, modeling and implementing appropriate safety practices
 Completed various office tasks such as photocopying and preparing chemical orders

Office Administrator April 2010 – June 2015

Integrated Engineering Software, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Worked cooperatively with a team to build and maintain solid business relationships
with international customers
 Corresponded professionally and respectfully with customers by telephone and email
 Kept accurate records within databases and spreadsheets

Educational Instructor March 2010 – November 2010

Oxford Learning Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Tutored students from Kindergarten to grade 12 in Math, English, and Science
 Demonstrated a positive attitude to learning and fostered genuine relationships with
students

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education 2019

University of Manitoba, Senior Years Stream

Educational Assistant Certificate 2015

St. James Assiniboia Continuing Ed

Bachelor of Science 2002

University of Manitoba, Mathematics Major

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Schoolmasters' Wives Association Scholarship 2018

Awarded for high standing and promise of teaching competence in the Faculty of Education

John E. Ingot Education Students Bursary 2018

Awarded for good academic standing, displaying extraordinary enthusiasm in classroom
projects and presentations, and indicating a desire to make teaching a life-long career

PRESENTATIONS

Workshop, “Knowing Ourselves as Learners, Becoming Ourselves as Teachers: Life

Writing to Explore Teacher Candidate Identities,” WestCAST, February 22, 2018.

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CERTIFICATIONS

Commit to Kids – Training completed both in person and online to increase awareness of
child sexual abuse and to gain strategies for the protection of children.

TEAL Preparation – Combination of courses targeted to increase expertise when working

with English language learners in the school setting.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Piper Cafe December 2018

John Taylor Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Supported students with special needs during various fun activities and promoted
interaction between peers to generate a greater sense of community

Jump Start into Kindergarten October 2018

St. James Assiniboia School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Worked with preschoolers at activity stations to promote numeracy skills to the child
and their parents in preparation for kindergarten

Sunday School Teacher/Coordinator September 2014 – present

Ness Avenue Baptist Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Work with a small team to prepare and teach the weekly Sunday School program
 Acted as the primary coordinator from 2014 to 2017; was responsible for acquiring
curriculum and supplies and mentoring younger leaders in their leadership roles

Junior High Youth Leader September 1999 – June 2002

Ness Avenue Baptist Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Co-led a small group of adolescents with goals of teaching a short lesson and
developing positive relationships with youth

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