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Lynn Murdock

Gray

Summary

Seeking an Assistant Principal position or a teaching position with to enable use of 29 years educational experience to demonstrate an excellent capacity to continue leading with intelligence, passion, and commitment in preparing students for college and career readiness in the twenty-first century.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Turner Woods Elementary School
Gray
07.2021 - Current

Instructional Leadership:

  • Supporting the principal in implementing the school's curriculum and ensuring effective teaching practices.
  • Assisting with professional development for teachers and staff.
  • Observing and evaluating teacher performance.
  • Collaborating with teachers to improve student learning and achievement.

Student Management:

  • Overseeing student discipline and behavior management.
  • Addressing student attendance issues and truancy.
  • Developing and implementing programs to support student well-being and success.
  • Managing student activities and extracurricular programs.

Staff Supervision:

  • Assisting with the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of school staff.
  • Supervising and supporting teachers and other school personnel.
  • Ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Other Duties:

Managing the school's attendance office, Contributing to the school budget and financial management, Maintaining school facilities and grounds, Communicating with parents and the community, and Responding to emergencies and unforeseen events.

Instructional Coach

Swainsboro Elementary School
Swainsboro
06.2014 - 06.2021
  • Organize and facilitate grade level meetings.
  • Organize and facilitate content area meetings.
  • Assist assistant principal in preparing for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.
  • Assess all students through Performance Matters/Unify; Prepare, assist and facilitate creating common assessments across the district and within Swainsboro Elementary School; collect and analyze testing data from all grade levels and content areas.
  • Assist teachers in desegregating unit assessment data in order to drive instruction in meeting all students' learning needs.
  • Assist teachers in preparing intervention strategies for students who are being served in Response to Intervention.
  • Train teachers in all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System standards.
  • Observe teachers and provide immediate feedback.
  • Facilitate and plan all Professional Learning Communities.
  • Evaluate lesson plans and provide feedback (OnCourse).
  • Organize and assist facilitating RTI meetings for grades 3-5.
  • Serve on School Instructional Leadership Team.
  • Serve on District Action Team Committee.
  • Serve on the NAVVY action team.
  • Train and assist teachers in implementing NAVVY.
  • Serve as a Local Educational Agency for IEP meetings.
  • Attend state conferences including Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement; October and December 2015 (Cohort 47).
  • Attended 2019 GAESP/GAMSP Drive-In Literacy Conference; February.

Part-time Caregiver

The Retirement Inn
Swainsboro
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Early Intervention Teacher

Swainsboro Primary School
Swainsboro
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Grade 2, Swainsboro Primary School.
  • Due to budget cuts, my Instructional Specialist position was terminated in 2012; therefore, I returned to the classroom as an Early Intervention teacher.

Instructional Specialist

Swainsboro Primary School
Swainsboro
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Grades K-2, Swainsboro Primary School.
  • Assisted in preparing Swainsboro Primary School's School Improvement Plan.
  • Organized and facilitated grade level meetings.
  • Facilitated data meetings.
  • Prepared common assessments.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing and evaluating assessments in Data Director for grades K-2.
  • Evaluated lesson plans and provided feedback.
  • Served on committee for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Assisted in creating the Mock Criterion Referenced Competency Test for School Year.

First Grade and Second Grade Teacher

Swainsboro Primary School
Swainsboro
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Classroom Management:Creating a safe, positive, and organized learning environment.
  • Student Assessment and Feedback:Regularly assessing student learning through various methods and providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
  • Communication:Maintaining open communication with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns.
  • Collaboration:Working with other teachers, school staff, and parents to support student success.
  • Professional Development:Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment:Fostering a classroom culture that encourages participation, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Supervising Students:Overseeing students during activities like recess, lunch, and other school events.
  • Differentiated Instruction:Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with learning differences.
  • Supporting Student Growth:Providing individualized support to students who need extra help with their learning.
  • Preparing Students for Standardized Tests:Helping students prepare for any required standardized tests.
  • Maintaining Records:Keeping accurate records of student progress, attendance, and other relevant information.
  • Staying Informed:Keeping up-to-date on current educational trends, research, and best practices.

Third Grade Teacher and Preschool Teacher

Metter Elementary School
Metter
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Classroom Management:Creating a safe, positive, and organized learning environment.
  • Student Assessment and Feedback:Regularly assessing student learning through various methods and providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
  • Communication:Maintaining open communication with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns.
  • Collaboration:Working with other teachers, school staff, and parents to support student success.
  • Professional Development:Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment:Fostering a classroom culture that encourages participation, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Supervising Students:Overseeing students during activities like recess, lunch, and other school events.
  • Differentiated Instruction:Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with learning differences.
  • Supporting Student Growth:Providing individualized support to students who need extra help with their learning.
  • Preparing Students for Standardized Tests:Helping students prepare for any required standardized tests.
  • Maintaining Records:Keeping accurate records of student progress, attendance, and other relevant information.
  • Staying Informed:Keeping up-to-date on current educational trends, research, and best practices.

First Grade Teacher

Waynesboro Elementary School
Waynesboro
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Classroom Management:Creating a safe, positive, and organized learning environment.
  • Student Assessment and Feedback:Regularly assessing student learning through various methods and providing feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
  • Communication:Maintaining open communication with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns.
  • Collaboration:Working with other teachers, school staff, and parents to support student success.
  • Professional Development:Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Creating a Positive Learning Environment:Fostering a classroom culture that encourages participation, collaboration, and mutual respect.
  • Supervising Students:Overseeing students during activities like recess, lunch, and other school events.
  • Differentiated Instruction:Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with learning differences.
  • Supporting Student Growth:Providing individualized support to students who need extra help with their learning.
  • Preparing Students for Standardized Tests:Helping students prepare for any required standardized tests.
  • Maintaining Records:Keeping accurate records of student progress, attendance, and other relevant information.
  • Staying Informed:Keeping up-to-date on current educational trends, research, and best practices.

Education

Ed S - Educational Leadership

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
01.2012

Ed.S. - Teaching And Learning

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
01.2007

M.Ed -

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
01.2003

B. S - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
01.1994

A. A - Early Childhood Education

East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, Georgia
01.1992

Skills

  • Train new teachers in Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
  • Observe and provide feedback to teachers
  • Content
  • Instruction
  • Leadership
  • Meetings
  • Teacher Support
  • Model Lessons
  • Course material creation
  • Implement best practices
  • Organizational performance
  • Learning strategies
  • Student needs assessment
  • Georgia Standards of Excellence
  • Faculty collaboration
  • IEP Local Educational Agency
  • Staff Training
  • Facilitate Professional Learning Communities
  • Curriculum design
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Elementary education
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson implementation
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Teacher evaluation
  • Data analysis
  • Program development
  • Budget management
  • Instructional leadership
  • Student discipline management
  • Professional development
  • Parent communication
  • Crisis management
  • Literacy strategies
  • Training and mentoring
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • School safety
  • College and career readiness
  • Performance monitoring
  • Special education
  • Curriculum development
  • Faculty performance monitoring
  • District reporting
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Discipline and policy enforcement
  • Technology integrations
  • Student achievement
  • Student retention
  • Parent rapport-building
  • Progress monitoring
  • School security and safety procedures
  • Teacher mentoring
  • School culture
  • Staff management
  • Curriculum reviews
  • Team building
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Employee oversight

References

  • Jeffrey, Tharpe, Principal, jtharpe@jones.k12.ga.us, 478-508-3405, Turner Woods Elementary School
  • Twana, Jackson, Counselor, tjackson@jones.k12.ga.us, 478-986-222, Turner Woods Elementary School
  • Erin, Scroggs, Lead EIP teacher, escroggs@jones.k12.ga.us, 478-986-2222, Turner Woods Elementary School
  • Donna, Giles, Instructional Coach, dgiles@jones.k12.ga.us, 478-986-2222, Turner Woods Elementary School
  • Valorie, Watkins, Principal, vwatkins@emanuel.k12.ga.us, 478 237 7266, Swainsboro Elementary School

Hobbies and Interests

Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Traveling, Reading, Spending time with my dog, Spending time with family and friends

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Traveling
  • Family
  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Serving others
  • Cross stitching
  • Walking (exercise)
  • Spending time outdoors

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Turner Woods Elementary School
07.2021 - Current

Part-time Caregiver

The Retirement Inn
06.2020 - 02.2021

Instructional Coach

Swainsboro Elementary School
06.2014 - 06.2021

Early Intervention Teacher

Swainsboro Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2014

Instructional Specialist

Swainsboro Primary School
01.2009 - 01.2012

First Grade and Second Grade Teacher

Swainsboro Primary School
01.2003 - 01.2009

Third Grade Teacher and Preschool Teacher

Metter Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.2000

First Grade Teacher

Waynesboro Elementary School
01.1994 - 01.1995

Ed S - Educational Leadership

Georgia Southern University

Ed.S. - Teaching And Learning

Georgia Southern University

M.Ed -

Georgia Southern University

B. S - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southern University

A. A - Early Childhood Education

East Georgia State College
Lynn Murdock