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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.  

A PDF version of my resume is available here. 

You can also access my professional biography by clicking here.

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

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

New Jersey Section of Hematology/Oncology Specialty Care & Surgery Center

Voorhees, New Jersey

  • Collaborates with school personnel to determine the appropriateness of homebound instruction, 504 Plans, Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or other school-related services. 

  • Informs school personnel of anticipated accommodations/ changes to the patient’s current education program. 

  • Facilitates school re-entry.

2013-2017

Instructional Coordinator

CORNERSTONE DAY SCHOOL

Mountainside, New Jersey

  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop and implement prescriptive teaching plans.

  • Counseled students on executive function skills, college selection, and post-education employment opportunities.

  • Served as an educational consultant.

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 2008-2016
English Teacher

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CORNERSTONE DAY SCHOOL

Mountainside, New Jersey

  • Taught English literature, grammar, and writing to special education students from grades 9-12.

  •  Specialized in teaching students classified as Emotionally Disturbed.

  • 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) 

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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)
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COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH

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

2013-Present

State of New Jersey Standard Certificate

Teacher of English

2006-Present

State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility

Teacher of Students with Disabilities

AWARDS

2004-Present

Kappa Delta Pi Membership

(International Honors Society in Education)

2004-Present

 Sigma Tau Delta Membership

(International English Honor Society)

2006

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

College of Saint Elizabeth

2006

Graduated with Departmental Honors 

College of Saint Elizabeth

2016-Present

 HEAL Membership

(Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison)

SKILLS

Microsoft Word - Advanced

Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced

Microsoft Excel- Proficient

Words Per Minute (WPM)- Advanced

G Suite for Education- Proficient

Adobe- Proficient

CONTACT ME

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia logo retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia/

Cornerstone Day School logo retrieved from https://cornerstonedayschool.com/

Michigan State University School logo retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/school/michigan-state-university/

College of Saint Elizabeth School logo retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/school/college-of-saint-elizabeth/

The remaining images on this page are personal pictures or are courtesy of Wix.

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