SHERANDA MURRELL
Montgomery,Alabama
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Dynamic educator with several years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools-Wares Ferry Rd Elementary School
Montgomery, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools, Al Vaughn Rd Elementary School
Montgomery, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, Al Flowers Elementary
Montgomery, USA
09.2013 - 05.2023
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools-Southlawn Elementary
Montgomery, USA
08.2006 - 09.2013
- Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
- Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
- Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading.
- Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
Pre-K Teacher/ Assistant Director
Heaven Treasures Christian Academy
Montgomery, USA
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
- Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children.
- Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
- Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions, to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, and recommend any necessary modifications.
- Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
Elementary Teacher
Lowndes County Schools
Ft. Deposit, USA
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
7th Grade Teacher
Barbour County
Clayton, USA
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Education
Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
Montgomery, AL12.2017
Master's - Instructional Leadership
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
Montgomery, AL12.2015
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Montgomery, AL05.1998
High School Diploma -
SIDNEY LANIER HIGH SCHOOL
Montgomery, AL05.1992
Skills
- Computer Technology
- Grant writing
Certification
Leadership Certificate 4/24/2023 - 6/30/2028 [Valid]
Issued on 8/30/2017 Class AA, Instructional Leader (211)
Grade Level: P-12 Instructional Leader (81LDG)
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Issued on 8/30/2017 Class AA, Instructional Leader (211)
Grade Level: P-12 Instructional Leader (81LDG)
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Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools-Wares Ferry Rd Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools, Al Vaughn Rd Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, Al Flowers Elementary
09.2013 - 05.2023
Elementary Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools-Southlawn Elementary
08.2006 - 09.2013
Pre-K Teacher/ Assistant Director
Heaven Treasures Christian Academy
05.2003 - 08.2006
Elementary Teacher
Lowndes County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
7th Grade Teacher
Barbour County
09.1998 - 05.1999
Educational Specialist - Instructional Leadership
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
Master's - Instructional Leadership
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
SIDNEY LANIER HIGH SCHOOL