Regina J McMurray 
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+86 184-8238-1574 
 
Teaching 
 

Golden Apple Tianfu IB World School - Chengdu, China  

Mar 2018 - Jul 2019 
Kindergarten Teacher 
Introduced  STEM,  PBS,  SEL,  Cooperative  Games,  Conflict  Resolution,  Nature  Learning,  and 
Meditation  to  the  school.  Collaborated  with  2  co-teachers  to  offer  IB  curriculum  and 
inquiry-based  approach  to  mixed-age  class  of  4-6  year-olds  in  areas of: STEAM, ELA, art, dance, 
international  culture,  ESL,  cooperative  games,  SEL, yoga and meditation, and conflict resolution. 
IB training workshops: Learning Diversity, Play-based Learning, Language Learning, Assessment. 
 
Integrity Academy - Austin, TX  
April 2016 - January 2018 
Mentor/Teacher, K - 1st 
In  collaboration  with  co-Mentor,  offered  thematic-based  learning  through  a  whole-child 
approach  to  mixed-age  class  of  4-7  year-olds  in  areas  of:  STEM,  ELA,  art,  music,  dance,  nature 
excursions,  cooperative  games,  SEL, and conflict resolution. Assisted in curriculum and learning 
continuum development. Created Dinner Around The World program for school families. 
 
Meta Thinkers - Austin, TX  
Dec 2015 - March 2016 
Teacher, multi-age Elementary 
Designed  and  implemented  personalized  education  enrichments  using  thematic  and 
inquiry-based projects in a multi-age setting to stimulate critical thinking and creativity. 
 
Austin Independent School District - Austin, TX  
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 
Preferred Elementary Substitute (Maplewood Elementary School), Middle School 
Elementary Ed, ESL, SPED, Middle Grades 
 
Clearview Sudbury School - Austin, TX  
Sept - Oct 2015 
Temporary Teaching Staff, K-12 
Facilitation and supervision of self-directed, democratic student body; administrative tasks. 

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Institute of Reading Development - Austin, TX  
Apr - Aug 2015 
Reading Instructor - Summer Program, all ages  
Taught  children  and  adults  reading/reading  enrichment  for  a  summer  reading  program.  K-5th: 
phonics,  phonemic  awareness,  sight  words,  decoding,  fluency,  story  grammar.  6-12th:  speed, 
comprehension,  textbook  analysis,  character  development,  note-taking.  Adult:  speed, reporting 
techniques, previewing, analytical reading. 
 
AHB Community School - Austin, TX  
Jan - May 2015 
Student Teacher/Teacher Trainee, Middle School 
Assisted  and  taught  during  culminating  semester  in  multi-age,  progressive  classroom,  ages 
8-12, all subjects. 
 
James English Academy - South Korea  
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 
ESL Instructor, K-12 
Taught  English  to  ages  6-18  in  mixed-age  setting;  class  size  range  6-18.  Designed  curriculum, 
differentiated  instruction,  and  provided  positive  behavioral  management.  Disciplines:  life  and 
physical sciences, composition, grammar, reading, and phonics. 
 
Diving Operations - USVI, FL, Republic of Panama  
Aug 2009 - Jan 2013 
PADI OW SCUBA Instructor/Emergency First Response Instructor 
Taught  1-8  students/3  classes  daily,  in-class  and  in-water  (pool  and  open  ocean),  SCUBA  and 
EFR; managed operations of a small resort hotel/dive shop in Republic of Panama. 
 
Yoga Under The Sun- USVI, FL  
Oct 2005 - Jan 2013 
Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor 
Taught  private  sessions,  seminars,  and  group  classes  for  children/adults.  Implemented 
programs  at:  Marriott,  Ritz-Carlton,  Secret  Harbour  Resort,  Best  Western  Resort,  Magen’s  Point 
Resort,  Jackson  Complex  Antilles  Gym,  and  America’s  Paradise  Gym.  Designed 
marketing/advertising and developed curricula for classes, seminars, and wellness fairs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Other Professional Experience 

 
Sailing Yachts - St. Maarten, USVI, Europe, FL  
Chef/Watch Captain/Mate 
Managed  and  maintained  60-93  ft.  sailboats.  Collaborated  with  crew  to  manage  daily 
operations,  provide  guest  service,  supervise  crew.  Navigated  vessels  across  the Atlantic Ocean 
and Caribbean Sea, and have sailed >8000 nm. 
 
AXA Advisors, LLC - Buffalo, NY  
Financial Advisor  
Series  7  General Securities Representative and New York State Life and Health Insurance Agent. 
Acquired  >300  clients  in  3  years; managed portfolios of $10,000- $1,000,000. Analyzed financial 
information  to  determine  suitable  financial  strategies.  Built  and  retained  client  base  through 
prospecting,  networking,  marketing,  and  referrals.  Coordinated/presented  seminars  to  educate 
clients  on  financial  products/services/strategies.  Maintained  detailed  documentation  to ensure 
federal/state  compliance.  Maintained  confidentiality  and  impeccable  integrity  with  client 
information. Created and published monthly newsletter for clients. 
 
SoftChoice Corporation - TX, LA, NY, Canada  
Corporate Account Executive/National Licensing Consultant 
Presented  national/international  seminars  with  Microsoft  to  groups  of  50-300.  Conducted 
consultation/metrics-driven analysis to assess and optimize software investments and software 
asset  management.  Designed  marketing/advertising  materials  for  partner  programs  with 
Microsoft.  Increased  GP  and  market  share  by  developing  new  business  accounts:  Cabot  Oil, 
Veritas,  Exxon,  Enron, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Transocean. Recognized quarterly/annually for 
exceeding sales revenue goals and developing strong partner relationships. 

Education 
 
FLDOE Teaching Certification​ - L​ icense: #​1256640​ - Elementary Ed. K-6​,​ ​Univ. of West Florida  
(Pending Licenses: Chemistry 6-12 and English 6-12)  
Bachelor of Science, Biology​, University of Texas at San Antonio, GPA 3.4 
TEFL - 160 hrs​, Language Link, University of Cambridge   
OW SCUBA Instructor/EFR Instructor/Rescue Diver​, PADI  
Certified Yoga Instructor - 200 hrs​, Himalayan Institute  

Service Work 
 
Refugee Services of Texas, TX     New Millennium Group, Buffalo, NY  
Barium Springs Home For Children, NC  Unity of The Keys Meditation Leader, FL
Zonta International, Public Relations  Meditation Classes, US, USVI 
Co-Chair, Buffalo, NY  Various community service work 

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