Sydney Murray

570.994.6615 smurr561@live.kutztown.edu sydneym1414@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
Middle Level Education - Math and Social Studies 4-8

EDUCATION
B.S.Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Middle Level Education (4-8) Math and Social Studies Concentration May 2024
GPA: 3.6
Dean’s List 2020-Fall 2022, Fall 2023

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Reading School District, Southern Middle School Reading, PA
TRIO Student March 2023-May 2023
● Observed and taught fifth-grade class of learning support and ELL students
● Conducted small group work and activities in different subject areas

Governor Mifflin School District, Governor Mifflin Intermediate School Shillington, PA

Professional Semester Student October 2023-December 2023
● Taught sixth-grade English Language Arts for two different classes of students
● Created lessons for subject areas including English Language Arts, math, social studies, and science

Conrad Weiser School District, Conrad Weiser Middle School Robesonia, PA

Student Teacher January 2024-March 2024
● Taught seventh-grade math for four different classes
● Created lesson plans daily and provided accommodations for students with special needs and gifted
students

HONORS
KU Achievement Scholarship, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 2020-Present
Presidential Scholar, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 2020-Present
President’s Academic Honors Scholarship, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 2020-2022
Dean’s List 2020-Fall 2022

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Daycare Teacher, Kids Play Today, Shohola, PA Summer 2022 & 2023
● Ensured child safety and classroom management throughout the day.
● Planned creative activities for child development.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Busser, The Grill, Matamoras, PA Aug. 2017-June 2021
Hostess Oct. 2020-June 2021
● Ensured dining room and drawers were stocked and prepared with all essential materials.
● Maintained a warm, front-of-house atmosphere by greeting guests kindly.

Daycare Teacher, Kids Play Today, Shohola, PA Summer 2022 & 2023
● Ensured child safety and classroom management throughout the day.
● Planned creative activities for child development.

Server, The Berkshire Family Restaurant, Wyomissing, PA October 2022-April 2023

● Greeted and made sure guests were cared for during their experience at the establishment.
● Worked with a team to stay organized and problem solve daily.
● Paid attention to detail when taking and serving orders to customers.