MICHELLE MURPHY
CONTACT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
(408) 826 – 1667
michelleqmurphy@gmail.com
TEACHING LICENSE
State of Oregon
Preliminary Teaching License
February 2019 – 2022
State of Colorado Teaching
License
Pending
EDUCATION
George Washington University
Washington D.C.
May 2018
• Masters in Educational
Technology Leadership
• GPA 3.9
University of Portland
Portland, OR
May 2015
• Bachelor of Arts Education
• Minor in History
• Presidential Scholarship
• GPA 3.9
• Graduated Cum Laude
John Cabot University
Rome, Italy
Fall 2013
Highland Elementary Reedsport, OR
5th Grade Self-Contained
Fall 2018 – Spring 2020
• Implement rigorous and relevant instruction and assessment in line
with Common Core State Standards and district curriculum (e.g.
Journeys and Engage NY) that reflect trauma-informed pedagogy and
foster socioemotional learning.
• Employ small group models for both math and reading in order to
effectively differentiate instruction, thereby increasing learning
outcomes for all students.
• Collaborate with grade-level team to develop shared learning goals,
analyze assessment data, and inform best practice.
• Film, edit, and produce weekly announcement segment for students
and staff in order to share pertinent information and create a sense
of community across the building.
• Participate in the technology committee to work towards district-
wide initiatives such as Chromebook rollout and selection of a new
student information system.
• Led a professional development on Google Classroom to support the
growth of 21st century skills at all grade levels.
Twality Middle School Tigard, OR
6th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies
Fall 2015 – Spring 2018
• Crafted standards-based social studies and English language arts
education that reflected diverse perspectives, honored student voice,
and maintained high expectations for all.
• Leveraged technology using ISTE standards to facilitate the
development of highly skilled digital citizens, including blended
learning.
• Utilized proficiency-based grading to communicate student
achievement and growth to students and families.
• Collaborated with colleagues within a professional learning
community to deliver common assessments as well as disaggregate
and analyze that data to close the opportunity gap.
• Led a racial affinity group that provided a safe space for Asian
students to explore, celebrate, and process their identity.