Linda A.

Murveit
8448 Pamela Way Laurel, Maryland, 20723 (443) 745-7250 linda_murveit@hcpss.org
EDUCATION
Certificate in Administration and Supervision. Towson University, Columbia, MD, May 2016
Certificate in Early Childhood Mental Health. University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, November 2011
M.S. in Computer Technology for Educators. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, May 1991
B.A. in Special and Elementary Education. University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, May 1986.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Internship Experience
Atholton Elementary, Columbia, Maryland
2015 to present
Participate on School Improvement Team to support teachers use of disaggregated data to identify and
meet individual student needs
Collaborate to implement school vision of Growth Mindset for students and staff
Facilitate series of data discussions for PBIS team to build capacity of staff to address the
needs of students who are underserved by current culture
Regional Early Childhood Center, Instructional Team Leader
Atholton Elementary, Columbia, Maryland
2014 to present
Atholton Elementary, Columbia, Maryland
2005 to 2007
Facilitate team planning to implement three family events to increase family presence in the school.
Implement CFIP process to use data to drive instruction for all students
Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility
Assess team needs to provide meaningful professional learning activities for staff, students
and families.
Model and set high expectations for respect and sensitivity to children, parents, teachers, therapists, and
support staff.
Ensure team compliance with special education policies and procedures.
Extended School Year, Lead Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
Summer 2007 - Summer 2014
Lead staff of 60 teachers, therapists, para-educators, and volunteers to plan, coordinate,
implement, and evaluate lessons and individualized interventions for students who qualify for extended school
year services.
Provided guidance and training on highly engaging instruction, effective behavior management strategies,
collecting data to determine student progress, and writing progress reports.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Cultural Proficiency Liaison training, 2015-2016

Superintendents Teacher Advisory Group, 2015-2016
Case Study Analysis Sessions 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 2014-2016
Cultural Proficiency levels 1-3, 2012-2014.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 2014.
Team Leader Professional Learning Series - New ITL Orientation, 2014
Instructional Mentoring: Skills for Teacher Leaders, 2012

Danielson 2013 Framework for Teaching - Level 1 Training

MINC First Learners Caregiver Coaching, 2014

Linda A. Murveit
8448 Pamela Way Laurel, Maryland, 21046 (443) 745-7250 linda_murveit@hcpss.org
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Early Intervention Specialist, MINC-FL
2014 to present
MINC-Toddler
Atholton Elementary, Columbia, Maryland
Design behaviorally and developmentally appropriate interventions to promote school readiness
Create opportunities to increase joint attention, engagement and social connectivity across environments
Embed instruction across routines, activities, transitions and settings to provide contextually relevant learning
opportunities (naturalistic teaching strategies)
Utilize coaching and consultation strategies to facilitate adult-child interactions
Use Common Core standards, Little Treasures curriculum, and ongoing data analysis to plan rigorous and
engaging lessons to support learning for all students.
Special Educator, Preschool
Atholton Elementary, Columbia, Maryland
2006 to 2014
Taught students with a variety of special needs and typically developing peers together using a play-based
model with rigorous academic standards. Collected and evaluated data to drive instruction.
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Special Educator, Preschool
Featherbed Lane Elementary, Woodlawn, Maryland
1997 to 2003
Taught self-contained class of students diagnosed with a variety of disabilities. Supervised three interns and one
student teacher as part of the Towson University PDS. Planned, organized, and administered staff development
in Multiple Intelligences and Attention and Organization Strategies.
Special Educator, Elementary
Featherbed Lane Elementary, Woodlawn, Maryland
1994 to 1997
Taught self-contained class of students diagnosed with a variety of disabilities. Used the Essential
Curriculum/Word Identification Program to adapt the BCPS curriculum.
Special Educator, Elementary
Armistead Gardens Elementary, Baltimore, Maryland
1986 to 1994
Taught students in grades 13 diagnosed as moderately intellectually handicapped, speech and language impaired,
and autism spectrum disorder. Collaborated with team of educators to develop and implement functional
curriculum.
CERTIFICATION
Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate, (7/1/2012 6/30/2017), Educator ID# 13-8308
Certification Areas: Generic Special Education Infant-3 and 1-8 and General Education 1-6
HONORS

Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee Teacher Appreciation Award, Howard County, MD, 2005, 2007,
2009, and 2010
REFERENCES
Denise Lancaster, Principal, Atholton Elementary School, Current Supervisor
Dr. Michael Hickey, Director, Center for Leadership in Education Towson University, College of Education