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Meta Thinkers

Education Artisan/
Tutor
Austin, TX
Jan. 2016-present

Regina J McMurray
Mentor/Teacher/Instructor - 10+ yrs. direct teaching experience
My classroom includes interactive and holistic learning; creative, critical, and
independent thinking; yoga breaks and outdoor activities; self-awareness;
and evolution. I value each student as a self-empowered individual. I am
committed to experiential education: themes, inquiry, projects and
compassionate positive behavior management. Inspiration=self-motivation!

AISD

Substitute Teacher
Austin, TX
Feb. 2015-present
Institute of Reading
Development

ELEM EDUC/BIOLOGY

TEFL - 160 HRS

B.SC. BIOLOGY

FLDOE Professional
Educator's Certificate
Spring 2016

Language Link
University of
Cambridge - 2013

University of Texas
San Antonio
1996

Institute of
Reading
Development

Reading Instructor
Austin, TX
Summer 2015

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Teaching Experience
Meta Thinkers - Austin, TX
Education Artisan

Jan 2016 - Pres

Design and implementation of personalized education enrichments using thematic and inquirybased projects in a multi-age setting, address each child's unique level, stimulate critical thinking
and creativity.

Clearview Sudbury School - Austin, TX.

Temporary Staff

Fall 2015

Facilitation and supervision of self-directed, democratic student body; administrative tasks.

Institute of Reading Development - Austin, TX

Reading Instructor

Summer 2015

Taught children/adults in mixed-age setting.

K-5th - phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, decoding, fluency, story grammar.
6-12th - speed, comprehension, textbook analysis, character development, note-taking.
Adult - speed, reporting techniques, previewing, analytical reading.

AHB Community School - Austin, TX

Student Teacher/Teacher Trainee/Culminating

Spring Semester 2015

Assisted in multi-age, progressive classroom, ages 8-13, all subjects.

Austin Independent School District - Austin, TX

Preferred Elementary Substitute

Feb 2015

Elementary Sub, ESL, SPED.

James English Academy - South Korea

ESOL Instructor

2013-2014

Taught English to ages 6-18 in mixed-age setting; class size range 6-18.
Designed curriculum, differentiated instruction, and provided positive behavioral management.
Disciplines: life and physical sciences, composition, grammar, reading, and phonics.

Diving Operations - USVI, FL, Republic of Panama

PADI OW SCUBA Instructor/Emergency First Response Instructor

2009 - 2013

Taught 1-8 students/3 classes daily, in-class and in-water (pool and open ocean), SCUBA and EFR.
Managed operations of small resort hotel/dive shop in Republic of Panama.

Yoga Under The Sun- USVI, FL

Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor

2005 - 2013

Taught private sessions, seminars, and group classes for children/adults.

Implemented programs at: Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Secret Harbour Resort, Best Western Resort,
Magens Point Resort, Jackson Complex Antilles Gym, Americas Paradise Gym.
Designed marketing/advertising and developed curricula for classes, seminars, and wellness fairs.
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Other Professional Experience

Pearson - Austin, TX
Scorer, Fourth Grade Math Project

Summer Contracts 2015, 2016

Qualitative and accurate scoring of standardized tests.

Sailing Yachts - St. Maarten, USVI, Europe, FL

Chef/Watch Captain/Mate

2003 - 2008

Managed and maintained 60-93 ft. sailboats.

Worked with team to manage daily operations, provide guest service, supervise crew.
Navigated vessels across Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, sailed >8000nm!

AXA Advisors, LLC - Buffalo, NY

Financial Advisor

1999 - 2003

Series 7 General Securities Representative/New York State Life and Health Insurance Agent.
Acquired >300 clients in 3 years; managed portfolios of $10,000- $1,000,000.
Analyzed financial information to determine suitable financial strategies.
Built and retained client base through prospecting, networking, marketing, and referrals.
Coordinated/presented seminars to educate clients on financial products/services/strategies.
Maintained detailed documentation of client meetings to ensure federal/state compliance.
Maintained confidentiality and impeccable integrity with client information.
Created and published monthly newsletter for clients.

SoftChoice Corporation - TX, LA, NY, Canada

Corporate Account Executive/National Licensing Consultant

1998 - 1999

Presented national/international seminars with Microsoft to groups of 50-300.

Conducted consultation/metrics-driven analysis to assess and optimize software investments and
software asset management.
Designed marketing/advertising materials for partner programs with Microsoft.
Increased GP and market share by developing new business accounts: Cabot Oil, Veritas, Exxon,
Enron, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Transocean.
Recognized quarterly/annually for exceeding sales revenue goals and developing strong partner
relationships.

PASSIONS
Running, cycling, rock climbing, travel, Bikram yoga, writing, reading, riding
my motorcycle, SCUBA diving, hiking, cooking, chess, studying, learning,
cooking, NVC, sunshine, cartwheels, laughing...

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Education
FLDOE Teaching Certification - Elem Ed., Biology
University of West Florida, Studer Education

May 2016
(Pending one Exam)

Bachelor of Science, Biology

University of Texas at San Antonio, GPA 3.4

1996

TEFL - 160 hrs

Language Link, University of Cambridge

2013

OW SCUBA Instructor/EFR Instructor/Rescue Diver

Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI)

2009

Certified Yoga Instructor - 200 hrs

Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy

2007

The simplest way to make sure that we raise literate

children is to teach them to read, and to show them that
reading is a pleasurable activity. And that means, at its
simplest, finding books that they enjoy, giving them access
to those books, and letting them read them. - Neil Gaiman

COMMUNITY
Zonta International, Public Relations Co-Chair
New Millennium Group
Meditation Classes
Unity of The Keys, Meditation leader
Barium Springs Home For Children
Refugee Services of Texas

Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY
USVI
FL
NC
Austin, TX

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2015-2016