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Donna J. Murphy

Gardner

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer for Booksale

Levi Heywood Memorial Library
Gardner
05.2025 - Current
  • Volunteer for the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
  • Sort, organize, clean, donated books.
  • Work for our two book sales a year, setting up and helping the public during the sales.

Teacher

Catapult Learning
Gardner
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Worked for this after school program helping students with reading.
  • Implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs

Assistant Teacher

MWCC Summer Camps
Gardner
06.1998 - 06.2019
  • Planned and implemented lessons for Pottery Wheel and Drawing and Painting for ages 8-19.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
  • Organized supplies and equipment for various recreational activities each day.

Visual Arts Teacher

City of Gardner
Gardner
11.1986 - 06.2019
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for various visual arts techniques and mediums.
  • Instructed diverse groups of students in art history and contemporary practices.
  • Coordinated community art events to promote student work.
  • Mentored students through hands-on projects, enhancing their creative skills.
  • Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback on artistic development.

Art Teacher

Hubbardston Center School
Hubbardston
09.1984 - 06.1986
  • Utilized various art materials and tools for hands-on projects.
  • Taught grades 1-6
  • Worked on student murals and exhibited student work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
06-1981

Associate of Arts - Art

MWCC
Gardner, MA
05-1978

High School Diploma -

Gardner High School
Gardner, MA
06-1976

Master of Arts - Various Masters Courses

Worcester Art Museum
Worcester, MA

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Art instruction
  • Supply organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Planning

Affiliations

  • On the HyeLights committee that each year to promotes Armenian youth and culture. This culminates in a production each June. The show highlights musical talent through dance, song, instruments, as well as skits that highlight famous people and historical events. Since 2008.
  • Board member of the Friends of the Levi Heywood Library
  • Former board member of the Friends of the Shakers at Sabbathday Lake, Maine
  • Former editor of The Clarion newsletter published four times a year for the Friends of the Shakers
  • Member of The Gardner Museum
  • Member of the Daughters of Vartan

Timeline

Volunteer for Booksale

Levi Heywood Memorial Library
05.2025 - Current

Teacher

Catapult Learning
09.2015 - 06.2019

Assistant Teacher

MWCC Summer Camps
06.1998 - 06.2019

Visual Arts Teacher

City of Gardner
11.1986 - 06.2019

Art Teacher

Hubbardston Center School
09.1984 - 06.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Anna Maria College

Associate of Arts - Art

MWCC

High School Diploma -

Gardner High School

Master of Arts - Various Masters Courses

Worcester Art Museum
Donna J. Murphy