Matthew Murphy
New Lenox
Summary
Dynamic educator with hands-on experience at Lincoln Way West High School, adept in applying Vygotsky's Theory of Learning to enhance student engagement. Excelled in classroom management and instructional technology, developing comprehensive curricula and improving assessment design. Proven ability to foster learning through innovative project-based approaches, demonstrating significant advancements in student retention and performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Experience III
Lincoln Way West High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- High School, student teaching 16 weeks
- Applied Vygotsky's Theory of Learning throughout lesson plans. Focusing on scaffolding, social interaction, and learning through play
- Developed and implemented a daily curriculum for 12 weeks of the semester
- Gained experience in observing student retention of information techniques
Field Experience I
Mascoutah High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- High School, 60 observation hours
- Observed classroom management techniques such as proximity teaching
- Displayed effective verbal and written skills through lesson plans
- Executed three lesson plans
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of MissouriM
Columbia, MO12-2022
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Technology
- Assessment Design
Certification
- Illinois Social Science Licensure Exam Completed
Timeline
Field Experience III
Lincoln Way West High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Field Experience I
Mascoutah High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of MissouriM
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