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Kristen Murphy

44 Chestnut Ridge Road, Holmdel NJ 07733 ▪ KMurphy801@gmail.com ▪ (732) 739-6355 ▪ C (732) 241- 7541

Experience Home Care Giver
Private Home – Wall Township, NJ
August 2008 - Present
 Assist adult female with Down Syndrome in daily living activities
 Provide mental stimulation through tools such as puzzles and cards
 Teach elementary fundamentals of vocabulary, handwriting and numbers
 Provide transportation to physical therapy and social outings

Athletic Intramural Moderator
Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT
August - May 2008, January - May 2007
 Enforced school guidelines for athletic events
 Organized facilities and teams
 Refereed games and managed scorekeeping

Camp Counselor
Big Apple Games - Staten Island, NY
Summers 2006 - 2008
 Responsible for approximately 25 children ages 8-13
 Aided in projects enabling children to express their creativity
 Established award system recognizing sportsmanship and positive behavior
 Promoted healthy living by encouraging children to participate in various athletics

Substitute Teacher’s Aide and Extended Day Program Monitor
St. Benedict School - Holmdel, NJ
January - June 2007
 Assisted teacher with daily lesson plan
 Aided students having difficulties with the curriculum
 Proctored and graded exams
 Supervised students during after school activities

Education Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
May 2008
 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
 Minor in Sociology

Skills
 Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook
 Excellent communication skills
 Works well in a team setting

Work History

• Private Home
• Home Care Giver
• August 2008 to Present

•  Assist adult female with Down Syndrome in daily living activities
   Provide mental stimulation through tools such as puzzles and cards
   Teach elementary fundamentals of vocabulary, handwriting and numbers
   Provide transportation to physical therapy and social outings

• Quinnipiac University
• Athletic Intramural Moderator
• January 2007 to May 2008

•  Enforced school guidelines for athletic events
   Organized facilities and teams
   Refereed games and managed scorekeeping

• Big Apple Games
• Summer Camp Counselor
• June 2006 to August 2008

•  Responsible for approximately 25 children ages 8-13
   Aided in projects enabling children to express their creativity
   Established award system recognizing sportsmanship and positive behavior
   Promoted healthy living by encouraging children to participate in various athletics

• Saint Benedict School
• Substitute Teacher's Aide
• January 2007 to June 2007

•  Assisted teacher with daily lesson plan
   Aided students having difficulties with the curriculum
   Proctored and graded exams
   Supervised students during after school activities

Education

• Quinnipiac University
• Bachelor Degree in Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Sociology
• 2004 - 2008

• Saint John Vianney High School
• High School Diploma, General Studies
• 2000 - 2004