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MARY-JILLIAN MURRAY
811 W. Agatite Ave. #1309 Chicago, IL 60640
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LinkedIn Profile
KEY STRENGTHS
� Marketing/Social Media/Consumer Engagement Skills: Designed and developed website layout and vision for ------------ and initiated use of social networking platform Instagram: ------------/whenoffduty/ to promote blog�s visibility, reputation, unique content and community outreach. Generated feedback through engagement on social media platform.
� Project Management and Coordination: Project manage all aspects of knowledge deployment efforts, developing and managing projects with focus on identifying objectives, setting scope, identifying and evaluating alternatives, creating plans and evaluating performance. Skilled in managing multiple overlapping activities.
� Curriculum Design & Development: Curator of best-in-class, innovative approaches and content that can be applied to optimize the learner experience and training outcomes via a mix of delivery methods. Expertise in developing and executing effective learning solutions to strengthen core competencies, resulting in improved productivity and performance. Designed and developed creative learner-centered, performance based-curriculum
� Instructional Competency: Designer of learning solutions that deliver relevant and engaging learning experiences, leveraging effective classroom management techniques to maximize instructional delivery.
� Collaborative & Cross Cultural Communication Skills: Directly interact within collaborative environment executing partnerships with internal teams and administrators to identify needs and curriculum solutions. Proven ability to motivate diverse populations at a variety of academic levels and connect with large audiences of varying demographics. Net result of improved effectiveness, meaningful relationships and equitable access to content.
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
BANANA REPUBLIC-Pittsburgh, PA Sales Associate (June2012-June 2015)
� Performed daily tasks including stocking, creating and styling merchandise displays in accordance with company standards, re-merchandising, pricing markdowns, transferring merchandise, inventory control, and processing of transactions
� Successfully assisted customers with product selection for a range of needs, purchases, send-sales
� Achieved a track record of success in an energetic, quota-driven environment
� Effectively marketed credit card accounts; delivered excellent customer service with floor and phone sales
� Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays that encouraged customer sales
WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE-Pittsburgh, PA Key Holder (March 2007-August 2013)
� Successfully assisted customers with product selection for a range of medical, social, and outdoor needs and send-sales
� Shipped and received merchandise on a daily basis ranging in quantity of units from 1 to 1000 independently
� Opened and closed store daily, depositing daily profit, and training new hires; reached daily and weekly sales goals
� Effectively communicated with Regional Director per sales goals, merchandise voids, and customer needs
� Learned and maintained product knowledge through completion of modules, utilization of products, and research to deliver excellent customer service for needs-based sales
BLOGGING, STYLING, CONTENT CREATION EXPERIENCE
WHEN OFF DUTY-Boston, MA Fashion Blogger (March-September 2014)
� Styled clothing, curated venue, and edited photographs to deliver creative, aesthetically unique, and on-trend styles
� Wrote and edited content tailored to a range of audiences to promote accessibility of style to all followers/subscribers
� Developed relevant and special themed content to attract readers, inspire creativity, and foster a love for fashion by blogging topics such as graphic tees, wedding attire, stripes, printed bottoms, florals, crop tops, color blocking, and re-purposed items
� Maintained effective working relationship with co-blogger across states
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BACK OF THE YARDS COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL-Chicago, IL Social Science Teacher
(August 2016-August 2019)
� Designed, implemented, and executed thematic study units with inquiry-based approach to learning in accordance to International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program framework
� Created and implemented curriculum for MYP World Studies, and IB CP Personal and Professional Skills
� Utilized culturally responsive and technologically engaging teaching methods including inquiry-based learning, Socratic seminars, debates, research, simulations, position-based essay construction, and student chosen research projects to develop deep understandings of current affairs: promoted active engagement in politics and the local community
� Cultivated critical thinking, literacy, and writing skill development through targeted competency-based instruction
� Adapted content knowledge and differentiated instruction for wide ranging ability/literacy levels in IB CP and DP programs
� Independently developed and piloted a 2 year IB DP Global Politics curriculum utilizing Units by Design methodology.
� Initiated coordination of analysis, communication, inferencing, and research protocols with Social Studies and English academic departments to facilitate meaningful transference of knowledge and promote comprehension
QUABBIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-Barre, MA History Teacher (August 2013-June 2016)
� Designed, implemented, and executed units of study with thematic inquiry based approach to learning with heavy emphasis on the IB approaches to learning skills
� Cultivated historical thinking, reasoning, reading, and writing skill development through targeted competency-based instruction
� Independently created and implemented High School History department's skills map to address large reading/writing and skill development gaps
� Led transformation of History curriculum into IB Middle Years Program curriculum
QUABBIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-Barre, MA Mass Grad History Teacher (August 2014-June 2015)
� Designed and implemented World History curriculum and classroom politics to address gaps in skill development and behavioral development for at-risk/transitioning 9th grade students per state initiative for college and career readiness
� Differentiated instruction with reliance on graphic organizers, technology, concept maps and metacognitive conversation to promote mastery of content
� Executed and implemented competency-based learning with reliance on reading, writing, and thinking skills to mitigate gaps in skill development
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
� Teacher of the Month-met student academic needs by scaffolding, cognitive engagement, and fostering respectful classroom culture
� Elected member of Back of the Yards HS Personal Personnel Leadership Committee
� Nominated for Chicago Council of Foreign Affairs� Global Teachers Program by Principal
� Highest growth in SAT scores for Evidence Based Reading and Writing of all junior teachers for 2017-2018 school year
� Summative Rating of Excellent-Academic year 2017-2018, Proficient-2016-2017
� Developed curriculum that resulted in 48/49 IB Global Politics students passing externally-assessed, summative, and cumulative exams; the highest percentage of any IB course in the school during the first exam cycle
CERTIFICATIONS
� International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Category 1-History, Global Politics, Personal and Professional Skills
� International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Category 2 -Global Politics
� Illinois Professional Educator License- 8-12 History
� Sheltered-English Instruction-Massachusetts Department of Education
� Reading Apprenticeship Trained
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS, Worcester, MA May 2012 B.A. History, Education Minor
GPA: 3.41
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, South Africa May-June 2010 Passed wit
MARY-JILLIAN MURRAY
811 W. Agatite Ave. #1309 Chicago, IL 60640
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LinkedIn Profile
KEY STRENGTHS
� Marketing/Social Media/Consumer Engagement Skills: Designed and developed website layout and vision for ------------ and initiated use of social networking platform Instagram: ------------/whenoffduty/ to promote blog�s visibility, reputation, unique content and community outreach. Generated feedback through engagement on social media platform.
� Project Management and Coordination: Project manage all aspects of knowledge deployment efforts, developing and managing projects with focus on identifying objectives, setting scope, identifying and evaluating alternatives, creating plans and evaluating performance. Skilled in managing multiple overlapping activities.
� Curriculum Design & Development: Curator of best-in-class, innovative approaches and content that can be applied to optimize the learner experience and training outcomes via a mix of delivery methods. Expertise in developing and executing effective learning solutions to strengthen core competencies, resulting in improved productivity and performance. Designed and developed creative learner-centered, performance based-curriculum
� Instructional Competency: Designer of learning solutions that deliver relevant and engaging learning experiences, leveraging effective classroom management techniques to maximize instructional delivery.
� Collaborative & Cross Cultural Communication Skills: Directly interact within collaborative environment executing partnerships with internal teams and administrators to identify needs and curriculum solutions. Proven ability to motivate diverse populations at a variety of academic levels and connect with large audiences of varying demographics. Net result of improved effectiveness, meaningful relationships and equitable access to content.
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
BANANA REPUBLIC-Pittsburgh, PA Sales Associate (June2012-June 2015)
� Performed daily tasks including stocking, creating and styling merchandise displays in accordance with company standards, re-merchandising, pricing markdowns, transferring merchandise, inventory control, and processing of transactions
� Successfully assisted customers with product selection for a range of needs, purchases, send-sales
� Achieved a track record of success in an energetic, quota-driven environment
� Effectively marketed credit card accounts; delivered excellent customer service with floor and phone sales
� Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays that encouraged customer sales
WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE-Pittsburgh, PA Key Holder (March 2007-August 2013)
� Successfully assisted customers with product selection for a range of medical, social, and outdoor needs and send-sales
� Shipped and received merchandise on a daily basis ranging in quantity of units from 1 to 1000 independently
� Opened and closed store daily, depositing daily profit, and training new hires; reached daily and weekly sales goals
� Effectively communicated with Regional Director per sales goals, merchandise voids, and customer needs
� Learned and maintained product knowledge through completion of modules, utilization of products, and research to deliver excellent customer service for needs-based sales
BLOGGING, STYLING, CONTENT CREATION EXPERIENCE
WHEN OFF DUTY-Boston, MA Fashion Blogger (March-September 2014)
� Styled clothing, curated venue, and edited photographs to deliver creative, aesthetically unique, and on-trend styles
� Wrote and edited content tailored to a range of audiences to promote accessibility of style to all followers/subscribers
� Developed relevant and special themed content to attract readers, inspire creativity, and foster a love for fashion by blogging topics such as graphic tees, wedding attire, stripes, printed bottoms, florals, crop tops, color blocking, and re-purposed items
� Maintained effective working relationship with co-blogger across states
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BACK OF THE YARDS COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL-Chicago, IL Social Science Teacher
(August 2016-August 2019)
� Designed, implemented, and executed thematic study units with inquiry-based approach to learning in accordance to International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program framework
� Created and implemented curriculum for MYP World Studies, and IB CP Personal and Professional Skills
� Utilized culturally responsive and technologically engaging teaching methods including inquiry-based learning, Socratic seminars, debates, research, simulations, position-based essay construction, and student chosen research projects to develop deep understandings of current affairs: promoted active engagement in politics and the local community
� Cultivated critical thinking, literacy, and writing skill development through targeted competency-based instruction
� Adapted content knowledge and differentiated instruction for wide ranging ability/literacy levels in IB CP and DP programs
� Independently developed and piloted a 2 year IB DP Global Politics curriculum utilizing Units by Design methodology.
� Initiated coordination of analysis, communication, inferencing, and research protocols with Social Studies and English academic departments to facilitate meaningful transference of knowledge and promote comprehension
QUABBIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-Barre, MA History Teacher (August 2013-June 2016)
� Designed, implemented, and executed units of study with thematic inquiry based approach to learning with heavy emphasis on the IB approaches to learning skills
� Cultivated historical thinking, reasoning, reading, and writing skill development through targeted competency-based instruction
� Independently created and implemented High School History department's skills map to address large reading/writing and skill development gaps
� Led transformation of History curriculum into IB Middle Years Program curriculum
QUABBIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-Barre, MA Mass Grad History Teacher (August 2014-June 2015)
� Designed and implemented World History curriculum and classroom politics to address gaps in skill development and behavioral development for at-risk/transitioning 9th grade students per state initiative for college and career readiness
� Differentiated instruction with reliance on graphic organizers, technology, concept maps and metacognitive conversation to promote mastery of content
� Executed and implemented competency-based learning with reliance on reading, writing, and thinking skills to mitigate gaps in skill development
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
� Teacher of the Month-met student academic needs by scaffolding, cognitive engagement, and fostering respectful classroom culture
� Elected member of Back of the Yards HS Personal Personnel Leadership Committee
� Nominated for Chicago Council of Foreign Affairs� Global Teachers Program by Principal
� Highest growth in SAT scores for Evidence Based Reading and Writing of all junior teachers for 2017-2018 school year
� Summative Rating of Excellent-Academic year 2017-2018, Proficient-2016-2017
� Developed curriculum that resulted in 48/49 IB Global Politics students passing externally-assessed, summative, and cumulative exams; the highest percentage of any IB course in the school during the first exam cycle
CERTIFICATIONS
� International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Category 1-History, Global Politics, Personal and Professional Skills
� International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Category 2 -Global Politics
� Illinois Professional Educator License- 8-12 History
� Sheltered-English Instruction-Massachusetts Department of Education
� Reading Apprenticeship Trained
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS, Worcester, MA May 2012 B.A. History, Education Minor
GPA: 3.41
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, South Africa May-June 2010 Passed wit