ALL ABOUT ME

Tricia Murphy

TRICIA MURPHY

Then Now

WHAT DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GET OLDER?

My major is Elementary Education

• Special Education endorsement

• Science endorsement

• I plan on trying to focus on the primary grade level

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Born and raised in Morris, Illinois.

Elementary/junior high• Attended:• Franklin Elementary School for Kindergarten

• Garfield Elementary School for first grade

• Saratoga Elementary School from second to eight grade

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

High School• Attended:

• Morris Community High School graduated in 2006• Activities:

• Color guard 2002-2006• German Club 2005• M-Club 2002-2005

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

College• Attended:

• Joliet Junior College 2005-2010

• University of St. Francis 2010-Present• BFE at St. Paul’s the Apostle School with

Kindergarteners • Fall 2010

• IFE at Richland Elementary School with 3rd Graders• Spring 2011

MY LIFE

My favorite subject in school growing up was

science.

Things I enjoy are reading, vacations, working out,

attending sports events, especially baseball, being

with my friends and family, movies, music, my pets,

and cooking.

Currently work in a nursing home.

CLASSROOM PURPOSE

My goal is to create an

environment where my students

have the opportunity to learn

and grow as individuals.

I intend to inspire their minds

at a young age by using

techniques such as observation,

play, and participation all

tailored to the individual’s

needs.

My curriculum will give the

students a concrete foundation

of knowledge while

incorporating life lessons,

morals, and universal values.

CLASSROOM PLANS

• As a teacher I want to

make sure I provide a

variety of learning

stations for the children to

explore at.

• Teachers should

experiment with seating,

activities, communication

techniques, and any other

aspects that will directly

effect their students

learning.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

• It is important that my

students know the rules of

the classroom.

• Students should have a

sense of security around

adult figures and their

peers.

• I will guide my students in

the right direction down

the road of success, it is

simply up to them to use

their knowledge to grow

and prosper.