Christine Murray

2618 Devonwood Troy, MI 48098 248 229-8706 cmmurr@umich.edu

Professional Objective
To obtain an elementary school teaching position in which student curiosity and construction of knowledge can be fully developed and celebrated

Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Arts in Education: Elementary Education Recipient of Lewis H. Saks Scholarship for Academic Excellence 4/2012 8/2010

Teaching Experience
Kindergarten Student Teacher 9/2011- 4/2012 Lawton Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI Planned and implemented discovery-based math and science lessons that allowed students curiosity to guide them to new knowledge Centered learning around shared class experiences in order to include all students in discussion of material Allowed students to physically construct understanding by integrating art into curriculum Attended to different channels of learning by incorporating visual, kinesthetic, and auditory components in lesson plans Adapted instruction for students with exceptionalities in order to help each child learn to his full potential Preschool and Communication Therapy Teaching Assistant 7/2011 University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, Ann Arbor, MI Worked closely with speech pathologists and music therapist to construct play-based intervention plans that supported communication skills of six developmentally delayed preschoolers Encouraged preschoolers to interact with peers, take turns, complete phrases, make requests, listen, and follow commands by engaging them in activities relevant to their interests Became more familiar with a range of developmental disorders, including autism, Down syndrome, CHARGE syndrome, and CDKL5 Fifth Grade Teaching Intern 1/2011- 4/2011 Bach Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI Planned sequence of history lessons using backwards design to keep focus on most valuable content Taught literary devices in series of guided reading lessons, then developed interdisciplinary connections between devices and students work in writing Assessed work based on well thought-out rubrics Sixth Grade Poetry Teacher 9/2010-12/2010 International Poetry Guild, Westland, MI Improved academic achievement of sixth graders at economically challenged school by making writing relevant to students lives Integrated technology into lessons as a means to promote student pride and ownership of work Encouraged family involvement by organizing poetry slam for students to share work with loved ones

Kindergarten Teaching Intern 9/2010- 12/2010 Bach Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI Exposed class to rich mentor texts through interactive read alouds, encouraging students to take own writing to next level Ran math center, providing individualized instruction to students Special Education Preschool Teaching Assistant 6/2010- 8/2010 Judson Center Autism Connections, Royal Oak, MI Provided 1:2 support to preschoolers on autism spectrum under direction of lead therapist Worked closely with behavior analyst, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist to meet early intervention needs of children Learned about interventions used in autism treatment, including ABA, PLAY, PECS, speech, and OT

Other Relevant Experience

Autism Speaks U Executive Board Member 9/2009- 4/2012 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Brought club to attention of campus, helping to recruit over 200 members Encouraged student involvement in events, furthering clubs mission to create a community that supports and enhances the lives of those affected by autism Volunteered with local agency to provide respite care for families affected by autism Achievement Gap Research Assistant 2/2011- 8-2011 University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, Ann Arbor, MI Supported researchers in gathering information about how differences in oral language skills might affect African American students academic achievement Prepared manuscripts for publication Speech Language Pathology Student 9/2010- 12/2010 University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, Ann Arbor, MI Spent over 14 hours shadowing speech language pathologists, becoming familiar with individual, group, and computer therapy techniques Wrote and implemented speech lesson after observing specific client for several weeks Attended bi-monthly seminars about current topics in pediatric and adult speech