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Sherrell Martin

NEW ORLEANS,LA

Summary

Educator dedicated to encouraging collaboration, creativity, data-based planning, and cultural and global awareness to improve student academic achievement. Long-lasting commitment to build bridges and leverage the talents of others to create formidable cohorts capable of achieving successful outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Specialist

Inspirenola Charter Schools
New Orleans, LA
07.2022 - Current

· Led professional learning communities to share best practices and improve instructional quality.

· Modified general education curriculum for a diverse student population based on various instructional techniques and technologies.

· Grew teacher retention by designing a New Teacher Workshop to support novice (1st and 2nd year) teachers.

ELA/ESL Teacher

Collegiate Academies
New Orleans, LA
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Promoted a classroom culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration.
  • Enhanced students’ critical thinking skills through engaging debate topics and problem-solving exercises.
  • Improved student academic success by implementing actionable curriculum improvements.

ELA/ESL/Reading Specialist/Department Chair

CyFair ISD
Katy, TX
06.2011 - 05.2021
  • Improved curriculum alignment by analyzing student data and providing targeted feedback to teachers on lesson planning.
  • Participated in the recruitment and hiring process for high-quality educators, ensuring a strong instructional team.
  • Promoted data-driven instruction by training teachers on assessment tools and analysis techniques.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Master of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Increased student ACT scores from 16 to 20 through Academic Initiative
  • Developed and spearheaded a comprehensive academic curriculum that improved student performance by 6%
  • Earned 2nd highest STAAR EOC Writing scores in Texas
  • Supervised a team of 8 teachers
  • LA English (6-12) Certification
  • TX Reading/Language Arts (8-12) Certification
  • TX English as a Second Language (8-12)

Timeline

Instructional Specialist

Inspirenola Charter Schools
07.2022 - Current

ELA/ESL Teacher

Collegiate Academies
06.2021 - 06.2022

ELA/ESL/Reading Specialist/Department Chair

CyFair ISD
06.2011 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Lamar University

Master of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Dillard University
Sherrell Martin