Testimonials and References
"Kevin promotes bell-to-bell teaching and an attitude of seriousness of purpose. Kevin’s lessons are well-planned; materials ready and at hand. He has good classroom management, superior interaction and relationship with students. Kevin had a very good class! He held student interest – as a result they remained on task. Keep going!" - Dr. Kathleen Thornton, Student Teaching Supervisor
"You did a wonderful job of praising students…It was good to see your students engaged in the lesson with few behavior disruptions…You have a respectful rapport with your students which demonstrates that you have worked hard to develop a relationship with them. I also commend you for providing your students constant feedback and praise while they are working! You have an honest and sincere regard for your students, so you are well on your way!" - Sharon Beah, Assistant Principal, CCCS
"Kevin demonstrates excellent interaction and relationship with students. Kevin is developing industrious students. Kevin encourages classroom participation and has a calm, business-like classroom environment." - Dr. Thornton, Student Teaching Supervisor
"I can think of no better example for our youth than someone like Kevin, who manages to be innovative and a creative thinker without sacrificing one ounce of honesty or integrity." - Rob Crowe, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"You do very well in spite of limited supplies and resources. [Kevin] has an obvious enthusiasm for the teaching profession, and for the subject matter. [He] provides his students with an orderly and nurturing environment, conducive to teaching and learning...[He] strives to make the learning process both challenging and fun. He thoroughly plans all lessons...makes academic objectives clear to all students and provides systematic instruction, and plenty of encouragement, in order to help students find success with challenging assignments." - Nicole Goodson, Director of New Teacher Induction Program, CCCS
"Mr. Murphy works very hard to establish a technology class that is both beneficial and functioning, despite the challenges that he had to endure in our lab. He is very creative and detail oriented when it comes to developing and implementing his lessons. His high level of enthusiasm develops a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Overall, his lesson was great and he continues to make wonderful progress as an effective Technology Teacher." - Sharon Beah, Assistant Principal, CCCS
"Kevin has always been able to discharge his duties with a minimum of briefing and little supervision. He is an innovator and a leader, and the standards he sets for himself and the people who work for him are exemplary. During his career at MBNA America and Bank of America, he contributed daily to our success via his influence with our internal and external customers as well as the constant guidance he provided to his employees and peers." - Rob Crowe, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Kevin Murphy for a number of years. During that time, I have always found him to be extremely professional, dedicated to finding a resolution that benefits everyone, exhibiting a terrific work ethic, and very easy to work with. Specifically Kevin uses his marketing intellect and his great sense of judgment as it relates to people and their behavior to think outside the box, to aggressively innovate, and to seek solutions in a team oriented way. He consistently exhibits a sense of fair play, of having a humorous yet professional disposition, and has the rare ability to help others work well with him and other members of their team. He shows great skill in problem solving, process building, and integrating new ideas into the traditional workflow. His genuine disposition and his knowledge of his business separate him from the norm." - Gary Becker, Senior Account Executive, RR Donnelly
"I was immediately impressed by Kevin’s positive attitude and desire to contribute to the business. Kevin’s leadership skills were apparent from day one. Kevin’s natural teaching ability rose to the surface as he was able to simply the complex direct marketing processes and help new teammates learn their responsibilities." - Ashley Hardy, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"Dear Mr. Murphy - I want to thank you for being a truly great technology teacher. You've taught me so much and helped me so much with your technology projects which tested our skills and prepared us for the future...thank you so much for your time and care." - Excerpt of a letter from an 8th grade CCCS Student found on my desk the last day of school
"You did a wonderful job of praising students…It was good to see your students engaged in the lesson with few behavior disruptions…You have a respectful rapport with your students which demonstrates that you have worked hard to develop a relationship with them. I also commend you for providing your students constant feedback and praise while they are working! You have an honest and sincere regard for your students, so you are well on your way!" - Sharon Beah, Assistant Principal, CCCS
"Kevin demonstrates excellent interaction and relationship with students. Kevin is developing industrious students. Kevin encourages classroom participation and has a calm, business-like classroom environment." - Dr. Thornton, Student Teaching Supervisor
"I can think of no better example for our youth than someone like Kevin, who manages to be innovative and a creative thinker without sacrificing one ounce of honesty or integrity." - Rob Crowe, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"You do very well in spite of limited supplies and resources. [Kevin] has an obvious enthusiasm for the teaching profession, and for the subject matter. [He] provides his students with an orderly and nurturing environment, conducive to teaching and learning...[He] strives to make the learning process both challenging and fun. He thoroughly plans all lessons...makes academic objectives clear to all students and provides systematic instruction, and plenty of encouragement, in order to help students find success with challenging assignments." - Nicole Goodson, Director of New Teacher Induction Program, CCCS
"Mr. Murphy works very hard to establish a technology class that is both beneficial and functioning, despite the challenges that he had to endure in our lab. He is very creative and detail oriented when it comes to developing and implementing his lessons. His high level of enthusiasm develops a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Overall, his lesson was great and he continues to make wonderful progress as an effective Technology Teacher." - Sharon Beah, Assistant Principal, CCCS
"Kevin has always been able to discharge his duties with a minimum of briefing and little supervision. He is an innovator and a leader, and the standards he sets for himself and the people who work for him are exemplary. During his career at MBNA America and Bank of America, he contributed daily to our success via his influence with our internal and external customers as well as the constant guidance he provided to his employees and peers." - Rob Crowe, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"I have had the extreme pleasure of working with Kevin Murphy for a number of years. During that time, I have always found him to be extremely professional, dedicated to finding a resolution that benefits everyone, exhibiting a terrific work ethic, and very easy to work with. Specifically Kevin uses his marketing intellect and his great sense of judgment as it relates to people and their behavior to think outside the box, to aggressively innovate, and to seek solutions in a team oriented way. He consistently exhibits a sense of fair play, of having a humorous yet professional disposition, and has the rare ability to help others work well with him and other members of their team. He shows great skill in problem solving, process building, and integrating new ideas into the traditional workflow. His genuine disposition and his knowledge of his business separate him from the norm." - Gary Becker, Senior Account Executive, RR Donnelly
"I was immediately impressed by Kevin’s positive attitude and desire to contribute to the business. Kevin’s leadership skills were apparent from day one. Kevin’s natural teaching ability rose to the surface as he was able to simply the complex direct marketing processes and help new teammates learn their responsibilities." - Ashley Hardy, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"Dear Mr. Murphy - I want to thank you for being a truly great technology teacher. You've taught me so much and helped me so much with your technology projects which tested our skills and prepared us for the future...thank you so much for your time and care." - Excerpt of a letter from an 8th grade CCCS Student found on my desk the last day of school
Teaching Letters of Recommendation
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Teaching Clearances
Act 114 PA Department of Education FBI Criminal Record Check: May 7, 2010
Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check: May 23, 2010
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Verification: May 18, 2010
Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check: May 23, 2010
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Verification: May 18, 2010
Praxis Exams
Below is my PA Teaching Certificate and ETS/Praxis Certificate of Recognition for outstanding performance (top 15% of scores) on the Social Studies Exam.
Please note that the PA certificate covers two content areas:
Business / Computer Information Technology and Social Studies.
Please note that the PA certificate covers two content areas:
Business / Computer Information Technology and Social Studies.