Hello, I am Kaitlin Murtagh. Welcome to my resume page! Below you will find more information about my professional background, experience, education, professional certifications, awards, and skills.
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BACKGROUND
With a passion for education and educational advocacy, I have both the skill set and professional background necessary to help all students succeed. As an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills, I am committed to instilling appropriate educational services to all school-aged children. Browse below and on the rest of my site to see all that I have to offer.
EXPERIENCE
2016- Present
Outpatient Education Coordinator
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
New Jersey Section of Hematology/Oncology Specialty Care & Surgery Center
Voorhees, New Jersey
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Collaborates with school personnel to determine the appropriateness of homebound instruction, 504 Plans, Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or other school-related services.
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Informs school personnel of anticipated accommodations/ changes to the patient’s current education program.
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Facilitates school re-entry.
2013-2017
Instructional Coordinator
Mountainside, New Jersey
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Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop and implement prescriptive teaching plans.
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Counseled students on executive function skills, college selection, and post-education employment opportunities.
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Served as an educational consultant.
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2008-2016
English Teacher
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Mountainside, New Jersey
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Taught English literature, grammar, and writing to special education students from grades 9-12.
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Specialized in teaching students classified as Emotionally Disturbed.
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Effectively implemented modifications for each individual student as per his/her IEP per class.
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EDUCATION
2019-2020
Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Education; Concentration in Special Education
Current GPA: 4.0/4.0
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2003-2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Morristown, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in English; Concentration in Writing
Minor in Secondary Education; Concentration in Special Education
GPA: 3.82/4.0
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
AWARDS
SKILLS
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced
Microsoft Excel- Proficient
Words Per Minute (WPM)- Advanced
G Suite for Education- Proficient
Adobe- Proficient