Faculty Spotlight - Tara Murphy

Everett Community College Cosmetology instructor, Tara Murphy, who has been a licensed cosmetologist for 19 years and an instructor for 15, teaches all classes within the college's cosmetology program. Starting as associate faculty, she earned her senior associate status and was awarded tenure three years ago. “I chose EvCC because of the amount of resources available to help students,” she said. With a background primarily in barbershops, she emphasizes that cosmetology is more than just working behind the chair. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and learning new things — and she never says no to a good snack of popcorn.

EvCC Cosmetology instructor, Tara Murphy, gives pointers to one of her students.

EvCC Cosmetology instructor, Tara Murphy, demonstrates hair drying technique to her student.

EvCC Cosmetology instructor, Tara Murphy, with a student who is working with a client.

What do you teach at EvCC?

I teach all classes within the Cosmetology program.

Tell us a little about your professional background.

I have been a licensed Cosmetologist for 19 years working behind the chair primarily in Barbershops. I have been a licensed Instructor for 15 years working at EvCC School of Cosmetology since I was licensed. I started as an adjunct faculty, earned my senior associate, and was awarded tenure 3 years ago.

Why did you choose EvCC?

The amount of resources that were available to help students.

Why would you recommend EvCC's Cosmetology program to students?

I would recommend a student to EvCC School of Cosmetology because it is an ever-changing industry, giving you endless opportunities for growth in your technical skills and the services you can offer. It is a flexible career with options to be a business owner or an employee. Specifically, EvCC because we are student centered, value the students education by matching industry trends, and all instructors work behind the chair as well infusing real life experience into each class.