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Tamala Murphy

@tamalamurphy

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Executive Director and instructional leader improving literacy through equity-focused coaching and PD design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities where I can support schools and systems in enhancing teacher practice and scaling high-quality instructional programs and materials so every student thrives.

I’ve led instructional improvement at Infinity Charter School as Director/CEO, focusing on ELA and literacy growth. I guided schoolwide adoption of high-quality instructional practices, materials, and coaching systems.

I design and facilitate ongoing professional learning grounded in equity and research-based practice, then support it with an evaluation system using the Danielson Framework. I’ve also used data-driven decision-making to drive measurable growth in student learning outcomes.

Before that, I served as Assistant Principal at Infinity Charter School, supporting curriculum, training, and team leadership to strengthen teacher practice and learning outcomes. Earlier, I coached K–12 teachers in lesson planning, ELA instruction, and data-informed teaching strategies through roles including Peer Assistance and Review / Teacher and Administrative TOA.

At Western Governors University, I worked as a Faculty-Program Mentor, delivering virtual training and coaching on literacy instruction, student-centered pedagogy, and inclusive, equitable learning outcomes. Across settings, I keep returning to collaboration, coaching, and tools that help educators implement high-quality instruction at scale.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director/CEO, Instructional Leader

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Infinity Charter School

Aug 2021 - Present (5 years)

Provided strategic instructional leadership with a focus on ELA and literacy improvement.
Led schoolwide adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional practices, materials, and coaching systems.
Designed and facilitated ongoing PD for teachers and instructional leaders grounded in equity and research-based practice.
Implemented and monitored a comprehensive evaluation system using the

Presentation Skills Team Building K 12 Education Team Leadership Training Administration pedagogy

Assistant Principal

Infinity Charter School

Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Served as Assistant Principal at Infinity Charter School.

Presentation Skills Team Building K 12 Education Team Leadership Curriculum Training Curriculum Development Administration

Faculty-Program Mentor

Western Governors University

Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years)

Mentored aspiring elementary education in instructional practice, design, planning, and reflection, as well as professional practices.
Delivered virtual training and coaching aligned with best practices in literacy instruction and student-centered pedagogy.
Developed and led PD on inclusive instructional practices and equitable learning outcomes.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to impro

Presentation Skills Educational Outcomes Team Building K 12 Education Team Leadership Training Administration

Peer Assistance and Review /Teacher; Administrative TOA

Volusia County Public Schools

Aug 2013 - Aug 2018 (5 years)

Coached K-12 teachers in lesson planning, ELA instruction, and data-informed teaching strategies.
Developed and led district-wide PD on teacher evaluation, feedback practices, behavior management, and ELA content implementation.
Supported school leaders in implementing systems for instructional feedback and coaching.