Ruth Murphy

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Development: Led the design, implementation, and evaluation of the MYP Physical and Health Education curriculum, ensuring alignment with IB standards and fostering holistic student development.
Program Leadership: Oversaw the faculty team, providing guidance and support to educators in delivering high-quality instruction and promoting best practices in teaching and assessment.
Professional Development: Facilitated a team teaching environment and sharing best practice focus to enhance teaching strategies and promote innovative practices within the Physical and Health Education framework.
Assessment and Moderation: Established authentic, effective and meaningful assessment practices to monitor student progress and achievement. In addition an system of moderation and again sharing best practice and department member strengths.
Community Involvement: Engaged with parents, community organizations, and local health initiatives to promote wellness and active lifestyles among students and families.
Resource Management: Managed departmental budgets, resources, and facilities, ensuring the availability of quality materials and equipment for effective teaching and learning.

Achievements include, but not limited to;
Successfully increased student participation in physical activities and health programs by.
Implemented authentic assessment that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Recognized for consistently demonstrating excellence in curriculum leadership and student development.
Multiple IB category training certificates and involved in the NAE Middle Leadership Program to enhance my own expertise.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented the DP Sports, Exercise, and Health Science curriculum in alignment with the latest IB guidelines, ensuring a comprehensive scope and sequence that addresses both theoretical and practical components of the subject.
Program Development: Developed innovative instructional materials and assessment tools that reflect new IB curriculum changes, promoting inquiry-based learning and fostering critical thinking among students.
Instructional Delivery: Delivered engaging and interactive lessons that integrate current research and practices in sports science, exercise physiology, and health promotion, catering to diverse learning styles.
Assessment Strategies: Established and refined assessment practices, including formative and summative evaluations, to effectively measure student understanding and performance, while providing constructive feedback.
Collaborative Planning: Collaborated with my SEHS colleague to develop our scope and sequence for the new SEHS program to enrich the student learning experience and connect sports science concepts with other subjects.
Professional Development: Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and research in sports science and education, sharing knowledge with faculty and contributing to departmental growth. Including the IB Cat 2 SEHS training Certificate.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Delivery: Delivered a dynamic and engaging MYP Physical and Health Education curriculum that promotes physical literacy, health awareness, and personal development for students in Grades 6-10.
Assessment Task Creation: Developed and implemented a variety of innovative assessment tasks that evaluate students’ understanding and skills in physical education, ensuring alignment with MYP assessment criteria.
Student Tracking: Monitored and tracked student progress through regular assessments and reflections, providing timely feedback to support individual learning paths and enhance student outcomes.
Engagement Strategies: Utilized innovative teaching methods and activities to engage students in both physical activities and health education, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Physical Literacy Development: Designed and delivered lessons that focus on developing motor skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while encouraging a lifelong commitment to physical activity and health inline with the domains of physical literacy.
Collaboration: Worked collaboratively with PHE colleagues to integrate health education across the curriculum and promote interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Shared best practice and used team teaching to our advantage.
Professional Growth: Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in physical and health education, and shared insights with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.

Achievements include, but not limited to;
Promotion to Curriculum Lead / Head of Faculty for MYP Physical and Health Education within my first year at Northbridge.
Recognized for demonstrating commitment to student engagement and educational excellence and sharing best practice.
Proven track record of community engagement through extra curricular activities, as well as trip leader for a AE Tanzania Expedition and multiple sports trips.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Coordination: Developed and organized the scope and sequence for the Primary Physical and Health Education curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum and promoting a holistic approach to student well-being.
Assessment Design: Created and implemented assessment frameworks to evaluate student learning and progress in physical and health education, employing a variety of assessment methods to cater to diverse learning needs.
Student Tracking: Monitored and tracked student performance across all year levels, utilizing data to inform instruction and support individual student growth and development.
Parent Communication: Established regular communication channels with parents through newsletters, meetings, and reports, providing updates on student progress and promoting engagement in PHE activities.
Program Development: Designed engaging and inclusive PHE programs that promote physical activity, health literacy, and social skills, fostering a positive school culture around health and fitness.
Staff Collaboration: Collaborated with classroom teachers and other staff to integrate physical and health education across the curriculum, creating interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Delivery: Implemented the Australian Curriculum for Physical and Health Education, delivering engaging lessons that promote physical literacy, health awareness, and personal well-being for ELC to Grade 6.
Assessment Design: Developed and administered a variety of assessment tasks to evaluate student understanding and skill development, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
Student Tracking: Monitored student progress through regular assessments and observations, providing constructive feedback to support individual learning needs.
Engagement Strategies: Utilized innovative teaching methods and inclusive practices to engage all students in physical activities, fostering a positive and active learning environment.
Health Education: Educated students on health topics, including nutrition, mental health, and well-being, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
Parent Communication: Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and participation in PHE activities, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
Collaboration: Worked collaboratively with colleagues to integrate PHE concepts across the curriculum, promoting interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Professional Development: Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay current with trends in physical and health education.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Curriculum Delivery: Delivered a comprehensive Health and Physical Education curriculum for G9-12 students, aligned with MOE / UAE national standards.
Assessment Design: Created and implemented diverse assessment tasks to evaluate student performance in both theoretical and practical components of health and physical education.
Student Engagement: Developed engaging and inclusive lessons that motivate students to participate actively in physical activities and health discussions, fostering a positive learning environment.
Health Education: Educated students on critical health topics, including nutrition, mental health, fitness, and personal safety, promoting informed decision-making and healthy lifestyle choices.
Professional Development: Participated in professional development activities to stay current with educational best practices and innovations in health and physical education.

Achievements include, but not limited to;
Increased female student engagement in health and physical education programs and extra curricular activities.
Completed my PGCE through distance learning.
Completed my MSc through distance learning.
Lead CPD sessions for the HPE cohort in the Emirate I worked in.
Recognized for going above and beyond during Covid and online teaching to keep students engaged.
Delivery best practice webinar to principles and leadership around the UAE online regarding my 'online PE' during Covid.

Working as part of a team in an after school, catering to primary school children and reporting to the after school manager.

Worked as a member of the afterschool team, given the additional responsibility of being in charge of the afterschool sports section.
- Created a weekly roster of sports on a rotational basis.
- Organized and safeguarded the equipment.
- Delegated sports roles daily to other members of staff.
- Took charge of sports section and set up during camps.
- Created competitions (i.e. Mini Olympics) to engage students and increase enjoyment.

Primary role as a Sports Coordinator - creating and carrying out daily sports plans for the children. From various sports, to various skill based games to encourage fun and motor skill development.

Secondary role as an Activities Assistant - assisting children in completing homework, also providing various activities for fun and learning, including science, engineering, arts and crafts etc.