Regina J McMurray

US Certification - English Lang Arts 6-12, Elem Ed K-6

UK Qualified Teacher Status QTS #2158277
Master of Fine Arts (in process)
Bachelor of Science, Biology
TEFL - 160 hrs
Member: Carney, Sandoe, & Assoc.▫ Schrole ▫ TIE

Teaching
JD Cloud School - Jejudo, South Korea
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
MS/HS English Language Arts and Sciences Teacher; US Common Core Curriculum
Taught in-person and virtual classes in Korea using U.S. CCS. Designed curriculum for virtual
high school AP Literature classes in Beijing and Global Citizenship Leadership Course in Korea.

Private Tutoring/Education Consultant (Self-employed) - USA, South Korea

Mar 2020 - Sep 2021, Jul 2022 - present
Private Teacher/Education Advisor; US Common Core Curriculum
Designed learning spaces for pandemic homeschools. Private tutor: high school critical analysis
of literature and essay writing, AP Lit Courses, ESL.

Golden Apple Tianfu IB World School - Chengdu, China

Mar 2018 - Jul 2019
IB PYP Teacher; International Baccalaureate Curriculum
Introduced STEM, PBS, SEL, Cooperative Games, Conflict Resolution, Nature Learning, and
Meditation to the school. Collaborated with 2 co-teachers to offer IB curriculum and inquiry-
based approach to mixed-age class of 4-6 year-olds in areas of: STEAM, ELA, art, dance,
international culture, ESL, cooperative games, SEL, yoga and meditation, and conflict resolution.
IB training workshops: Learning Diversity, Play-based Learning, Language Learning,
Assessment.

Integrity Academy - Austin, TX

April 2016 - January 2018
Elementary Teacher, K - 2nd; Holistic Curriculum
In collaboration with co-Mentor, offered thematic-based learning through a whole-child
approach to mixed-age class of 4-7 year-olds in areas of: STEM, ELA, art, music, dance, nature
excursions, cooperative games, SEL, and conflict resolution. Assisted in curriculum and learning
continuum development. Created a “Dinner Around The World” program for school families.

Austin Independent School District - Austin, TX

Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Middle School/ Elementary Substitute; USA Common Core Curriculum
Elementary Ed, ESL, SPED, Middle Grades

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Institute of Reading Development - Austin, TX
Apr - Aug 2015
Reading Instructor - Summer Program, all ages; Specialized Literacy Curriculum
Taught children and adults reading/reading enrichment for a summer reading program. 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.

James English Academy - South Korea

Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
ESL Instructor, K-12; ESL Curriculum
Taught ESL to ages 6-18. Designed curriculum: science and literacy, phonics, writing.

Diving Operations - USVI, FL, Republic of Panama

Aug 2009 - Jan 2013
PADI OW SCUBA Instructor/Emergency First Response Instructor
Taught 1-8 students/3 classes daily, in-class and in-water (pool and open ocean), SCUBA and
EFR; managed operations of a small resort hotel/dive shop in the Republic of Panama.

Yoga Under The Sun - USVI, FL

Oct 2005 - Jan 2013
Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor, 200 hours
Taught private sessions, seminars, and group classes for children/adults. Implemented
programs at: Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Secret Harbour Resort, Best Western Resort, Magen’s Point
Resort, Jackson Complex Antilles Gym, and America’s Paradise Gym. Designed
marketing/advertising and developed curricula for classes, seminars, and wellness fairs.

Other Professional Experience

AXA Advisors, LLC - Buffalo, NY
Financial Advisor
Taught seminars to educate clients on financial products/services/strategies. Published
monthly newsletter for clients. Series 7 General Securities Representative and New York State
Life and Health Insurance Agent. Acquired >300 clients in 3 years; managed portfolios of
$10,000- $1,000,000. Maintained confidentiality and impeccable integrity with client information.

SoftChoice Corporation - TX, LA, NY, Canada

Corporate Account Executive/National Licensing Consultant
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.

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