Shannon Murphy

Boise, ID  shannonmarie162@gmail.com

Education Graduated May 2018

Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.443
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Spanish
The College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho

Skills and Qualifications

 Basic competencies in Spanish language - reading, writing, and speaking
 Two full semesters of student teaching with over 1,000 hours spent in the classroom
 Passed PRAXIS tests for elementary language arts, social studies, math, and science
 Passed PRAXIS II for middle school social studies
 Participation in professional development and Edcamp
 Proficient in use of classroom technologies, including but not limited to:
 Class Dojo
 Skyward and Infinite Campus
 Microsoft office

Related Coursework
• Through undergraduate education classes, completed 20-40 hours each semester in a first grade classroom
working with small groups, creating and leading lessons, and observing multiple teaching strategies.

Student Teaching Experience

Purple Sage Elementary School – First Grade (August 2018-December 2018)
 Instructed all subject areas using strategies that catered to student needs. Assessed students in math, reading,
and spelling. Handled all responsibilities of the lead teacher. Created and taught common core based
lessons. Attended parent teacher conferences, professional development meetings, and maintained
communication with parents and other teachers.
Morley Nelson Elementary School – Third Grade (January 2019-May 2019)
 Developed strong classroom and behavior management skills while working in a difficult classroom setting.
Collaborated with other teachers and professionals to expand skills in math instruction and lead a high level
math group focused on advancing skills and knowledge. Handled all responsibilities of the lead teacher,
frequently taking over the classroom. Participated in and contributed to team planning.
Substitute Teaching (February 2019-May 2019)
 Substitute in both placements during absences of the lead teacher. Occasionally substituted for other
classrooms when needed in first, third, and fifth grade. Registered substitute with the Boise School District.
Handled all responsibilities of a lead and substitute teacher. Designed substitute plans in my own absences.

Leadership
Public Relations Vice President of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at The College of Idaho 2017