Melissa Budetti Murphy

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
• Built Literature Units based on the MYP/DP/IB curriculum.
• Worked closely with the MYP/DP/IB team to learn, grow, and develop professional skills and curriculum within the program.
• Taught Literature to grades
• Supported re-development of the Community Project for grade 9.
• Designed and developed contiguous looping-author three-year curriculum plan for 6-7-8th grades/Middle School English.
• Taught Literature, Creative Writing, Research Paper Writing, Grammar, and all aspects of Language Arts.
• Provided instruction and support for English skills in grammar, writing, and literature comprehension.
• Managed Macintosh Writing Lab for the English Department.
• Established Mac Lab resource center (books, software tips, etc.).
• Coordinated lab schedule for 17 English classes. Supervised lab, established lab policies, communicated expectations of students, and enforced discipline when necessary.

Academic:
Middle School English teacher grades 6, 7, and 8.
Also taught students in grades 9-12 and supported
English teachers with curriculum goals. Supervised
students and assisted with class work.
Served as live-in camp counselor for girls ages 11-
16. Supervised counselors as Division Director
providing mentoring and leadership. Responsible for guiding counselors, problem solving, morale
boosting, skills building, fostering well-being.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Western Oregon University, 2001 – 2003
Master’s work in Secondary Education
George Washington University
Teaching for the Disabled
Clackamas Community College, summer 2001
Bachelor of Arts
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana 1993
English Literature, Theology Minor

KEY SKILLS
• Leadership
• Sales and Marketing
• Social Media strategy
• Teaching and mentoring
• Classroom instruction
• Recruiting and interviewing
• Team & individual skills assessment and
development
• Strategic Planning & Business Development
• Client Relations/Customer Service
• Writing, Communications & Public Relations
• Meeting facilitation
• ChatGPT/AI