Chanel Murphy
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic educational director and project manager with seven years of experience in administration and operations, specializing in risk management, scheduling, education, fundraising, and marketing. Proven track record in driving enrollment growth, reducing turnover, and managing sensitive documents with the utmost professionalism. Expertise in quality assurance and coaching is complemented by a comprehensive understanding of Georgia Decal policies and diverse educational learning styles. Committed to enhancing customer service and fostering strong community relationships to support ongoing growth and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Ivybrook Academy
11.2025 - Current
- Directed training on the educational philosophy of Montessori and the Reggio style curriculum for new teachers
- Partnered with Corporate to open a new school by advertising, promoting, and staging the production of the school
- Managed payroll and staff compliance.
Director of Education and Enrollment Specialist
Creative World School
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Implemented strategic enrollment initiatives that diversified student demographics and enhanced community trust, resulting in sustained program growth and inclusivity.
- Established committees to oversee and ensure the success of monthly events
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Planned successful events, enhancing community engagement in education programs and raising awareness about school offerings.
- Directed operations, state compliance, and safety protocols with state regulations and internal policies, maintaining a safer learning environment.
- Implemented performance evaluation for staff that increased employee work performance and supported professional development across teams.
- Achieved curriculum enhancements such as inviting weekly speaker's such as police officers, architects, horticulturist, trainer's, doctors etc that increased student engagement and strengthened community partnerships, resulting in improved educational program reputation and enrollment stability.
- Oversaw weekly payroll and ACH payment and tracked CEF and reports to corporate.
- Performed daily tours, engaged in marketing, and executed social piloting across various avenues.
- Accomplished the school’s first successful Parent-teacher conferences three times in over a year.
- Developed surveys for parents and staff to generate metrics for improvement.
- Created Excel spreadsheets to guarantee adequate budgeting for the school’s educational materials, health and safety supplies, meals, and monthly events.
- Collaborated with the Assistant Director to ensure we achieve our target of 120-145 students to fulfill classroom capacity.
- Organized and managed monthly staff meetings along with seasonal Professional Development sessions.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
Assistant Teacher
KISD, Indian Middle School
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Studied and completed the Texas Teacher’s Program Certification while substituting full-time at Indian Spring’s Middle School.
- Implemented daily curricula while maintaining state compliance.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Assistant Preschool Manager and After-School Curriculum Coordinator
Children’s Learning Academy
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw extracurricular activity schedules to foster student engagement and streamline daily operations, enhancing overall program participation and satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily schedules and resources to streamline after-school program delivery, increasing participant engagement and improving operational consistency.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Middle School Teacher
Parker’s Chapel Elementary and High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Implemented written lesson plans for 5th-grade Technology and Coding.
- Implemented written lesson plans for 6th-grade Introduction to Art.
- Ensured the participation of School Board meetings, staff professional developments, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Tax Administrator
A & A Tax Service’s
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Handled sensitive information while supporting the owner in filing tax returns for clients.
- Ensured all forms were completed accurately and promptly.
- Established a growth of 200 clients in 2 years.
- Leveraged technology tools such as Drake Software, OpenCase, ScanDocs, to automate routine tasks, enabling faster turnaround times for critical projects and increased productivity among team members.
Education
Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts - Minor in Criminal Justice
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2015
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Admissions specialist
- Service excellence
- Strategic leadership skills
- Cost management proficiency
- Procare software proficiency
- Quality Assurance
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- 40 Hours Director Course
- 10 Hours of Health & Safety
- First Aid/ CPR Certified
- Food Handler’s Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification
Timeline
Director
Ivybrook Academy
11.2025 - Current
Director of Education and Enrollment Specialist
Creative World School
04.2024 - 11.2025
Assistant Teacher
KISD, Indian Middle School
10.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Preschool Manager and After-School Curriculum Coordinator
Children’s Learning Academy
11.2022 - 05.2023
Middle School Teacher
Parker’s Chapel Elementary and High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Tax Administrator
A & A Tax Service’s
05.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts - Minor in Criminal Justice
Southern Arkansas University