LAUREN MURPHY 355 Dogwood Lane, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516)236-3477 * lm11ffd8e@westpost.

net PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Savvy, ambitious, and articulate professional with two years experience in human resources and education. Currently seeking a new opportunity that will leverag e my experiences and skill set, enabling me to apply my strong analytical, organ izational, and interpersonal skills to a new challenge. WORK EXPERIENCE Human Resources Associate (KABACK Enterprises); New York, NY June '10 - Present * Conducted training on implementation of new company-wide database and faciliat ed others to conduct trainig. Scheduled related topics and coordinated speakers to present their specific topics * Developed "take away" material to coincide with training. Updated current trai ning materials on an on-going basis * Identified employee relations concerns and took appropriate action to address and resolve issues * Performed tasks such as maintaining employee files, answering inquires and pro viding information to necessary parties * Responsible for and assisted management with recruiting and staffing needs inc luding advertising, interviewing and selection of employees * Authored New Employment materials and guidelines * Aided the Front Office in understanding existing technology * Ensured materials are kept up-to-date and distributed appropriately Elementary School Teacher (New York School Districts); Long Island, NY September '09 - June '10 * Developed student-centered lessons and activities for science, social studies, language arts and math units at all grade levels * Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive * Differentiated instruction for English language learners and low performing st udents * Prepared students for New York State Math, Science and ELA Exams * Facilitated after school math programs * Created early literacy profiles and developed a balanced literacy program * Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences and constantly collaborated with ad ministration and faculty * Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops * Integrated technology through the development of units that included computer literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / MEMBERSHIPS Applications/OS: MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Windows 95/98/2000/XP Certifications: New York State Initial Certification, Childhood Education New York State Literacy Specialist Certification Memberships: Member of the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority EDUCATION Hofstra University; Hempstead, NY August '09

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Literacy * Graduated with Distinction Hofstra University; Hempstead, NY May '08 Masters of Science in Elementary Education * Graduated with Distinction Rollins College; Winter Park, FL May '06 Bachelor of Arts - Sociology