Sherell Benders-Smith, ED.S

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An outstanding educator with a wealth of experience across multiple learning settings who possesses a keen understanding of curriculum design that supports student and adult learning. Direct practice experience utilizing effective decision-making strategies when applying policies mandated from the local, county and state Board of Education. A solid team player committed toward the academic and social-emotional growth of students, staff and parents and able to leverage community partnerships, and implement district and school goals, missions and visions.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Effective understanding data analysis within education

Knowledgeable of local, county and state guidelines as outlined in the N.J.S.A.C. 6A & 18

Served as Committee Chairupervisor of climate and school culture, school safety committee, attendance,

professional development., staff and student policies

Educated stakeholders on their role in cultivating a safe and healthy school environment

Provided necessary resources needed to staff, students and parent

Implemented social-emotional learning curriculum that incorporates all subject areas

EDUCATION

Education Specialist: Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy

Seton Hall University – South Orange, New Jersey (May 2016)

Master of Arts: Counseling

Montclair State University – Montclair, New Jersey (May 2007)

Master of Arts: Administration and Supervision

Montclair State University – Montclair, New Jersey (May 2002)

Bachelor of Arts: Literature

Ramapo College of New Jersey – Mahwah, New Jersey (May 1996)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice-Principal 9/2018 - Current

Newark Public Schools, Belmont Runyon Elementary School – Newark, NJ

nObserveer, evaluate and develop a Social Emotional Learning component, to decrease discipline referrals.

nObserve, evaluated, and assist educators with best practices to assure all students are engaged and learning.

nDevelop and implement the school attendance policy which decreases severely chronic absenteeism

nParticipate in school wide committees to plan, coordinate,d, and directed the instructional programs for various grade levels.

nConduct and attended administrative meetings in order to interpret and relay detailed policies, procedures, and instructions to staff and students.

nLead and develop appropriate staff development for teacher via grade levels. (I&RS process, incident reporting, understand and recording of academic data, implementing classroom management strategies, academic strategies, guidance referral process, etc.).

nAttend and organize grade level meetings to assure co-teaching exist effectively.

nCoach and manage instructional staff to develop effective strategies to improve instruction.

nTo effectively use curriculum and assessment tools to advance common core instruction.

Guidance Counselor 9/2016-6/2020 Newark Public Schools, Barringer High School (STEAM) Newark-Newark, NJ

nAudited students’ transcripts

nPrepared Schedule changes that will positively impact student’s quest for graduation

nPlanned and Facilitate SAT preparation courses

nPlanned college tours, college fairs, Career Day, Health Fair,

nProvided individual counseling and transcript reviews/audits

nProvided group counseling, prevention, and intervention strategies to ensure students graduate high school and are College and Career Readiness

nProvided Career Counseling, Character Education, Conflict Resolution, Peer-Mediation

Student Support Specialist 9/2015 – 6/2016

Newark Public Schools, Girls Academy of Newark - Newark, NJ (School Closed)

nImplemented School-Wide convocation,

nDeveloped and implemented curriculum aligned with 21st Century Life and Career CCCS

nServed as Professional Development Facilitator on Restorative Practices, Effective Advisory, & Social Emotional issues in the classroom

nConducted informational sessions with parents regarding student academic profiles

nDeveloped a discipline policy for students to promote safety for all

nFacilitated counseling via group, and/or individual sessions and provide necessary resources for students’ emotional and academic development.

nServed as Facilitator of school wide programs, activities and events to cultivate positive School Climate Committee.

nDeveloped and implementeds surveys to measure the impact of programming

nUpdated staff, students, and parents of school wide activities, to keep the community committed, empowered and informed.

School Counselor/Anti-Bullying Specialist 9/2010 – 6/2015

South 17th Street School - Newark, NJ

nProvided comprehensive guidance programs that assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, career oriented individuals and lifelong leaders.

nImplemented conflict resolution, peer mediation, character education, self-esteem and anti-bullying workshops aligned with 21st Century Life and Career CCCS

nAssisted each student in the growth process to assess his/her ability to handler his/her educational career, personal needs, and goals.

nFacilitated counseling via group, and/or individual sessions and provide necessary resources for student’s emotional and academic development.

nLead and facilitated the Anti-Bullying and School Climate Committee.

nDeveloped and implemented school wide programs with use of surveys to measure the impact of programming.

nProvided various parent workshops, and trainings.

Substance Awareness Coordinator 9/2001 – 6/2010

Newark Public Schools, University High School – Newark, NJ

Coordinated and implemented workshops for faculty, staff, students, and parents in the areas of drugs, HIV/AIDS, alcohol, tobacco, gangs, sexual harassment, weapons prevention and intervention.

Scheduled informative parent meetings to set up appropriate treatment plans for students and parents while monitoring student’s academics for the year.

Supervised and directed informational forums regarding policies, procedures and mandates of safe and drug free schools.

Academic Teacher 9/1996 – 6/1999

The Chadd School - Newark, NJ

Enforced rigor through effectively whole language, phonics, computer technology, cooperative learning and alternate assessments in literacy and social studies

Implemented state and district testing programs as well as disseminated the principles of the Accelerated Schools Reform model and analyze student data using New Jersey Core Content Standards and Holistic Scoring rubrics

Developed and followed a curriculum for students throughout the school year

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Affiliate Member of N.A.A.C.P (Montclair)

2nd Vice President of Gamma Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Member of National Notary Association

Member of National Association of School Counselors

Member of Ramapo Alumni Association

Member of National Pan-Hellenic Council

Member of Association Student Assistance Professionals

Member of New Jersey Education Association

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, EExcel, PPowerPPoint, PeopleSoft, PowerSchool, E-mail, Website Rresearch, BBlackboard

CConnect, Google Drive, Google Doc, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Webex, Zoom

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

New Jersey Governor’s Teacher Recognition

Who’s Who of Baltimore

2011 Ramapo College Alumni Achievement Award

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pre-College Consortium Personal Development and Growth Award

National Association of University Women, New Jersey – Leadership Award

University High School, New Jersey Community Service Award

President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award

Successful women under 40 Aurora Magazine 2009

Inner Circle Executive Magazine Fall 2019

Power Magazine Fall 2018

CERTIFICATIONS

New Jersey Supervision Certification

New Jersey Principal Certificate of Eligibility

New Jersey School Administration Certificate of Eligibility

New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate of Eligibility

New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certificate

New Jersey State Certified Foster Parent

New Jersey Director of School Counselor

New Jersey School Counselor Certification

New Jersey Substance Awareness Coordinator Certificate

Mentorship Supervisor

North Carolina School Counselor (K-12)

North Carolina Principal (Grade Kk-12)

North Carolina Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Georgia School Counselor (K-12)

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