SHERRILYN D. MCGREW
Educator
STREET ADDRESS
Birmingham, AL 35226
205-***-**** (Home) 404-***-**** (Cell)
OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching/training position that will be both intellectually challenging and rewarding for my students and me. I have an excellent rapport with students, parents, and faculty, which allows me to help my students achieve a positive educational experience.
EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, May 1996
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Major 1: Elementary Education
Major 2: Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.18/3.7 in major
Completed coursework for Masters of School Counseling
The University of West Alabama
Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2010
GPA: 3.8 in Major
COMPUTER
SKILLS Windows, MS Excel, MS Access, Print Shop, WordPerfect, Making the Grade 8.5, First Class, Time Liner, Educational Internet Sites, etc.
EXPERIENCE
Math Teacher, McAdory Middle School
5450 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
McCalla, AL 35111
Teach 8th grade math
Volleyball Coach
August 2010 - Present
Literacy Coach, Westlawn Middle School
1715 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Trained teachers on best practices
Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Served as textbook coordinator
Conducted walk-throughs to provide teacher feedback
Served as a member on the Leadership Team
Assistant Volleyball & Girls Basketball Coach
August 2009 – 2010
Math Interventionist, Westlawn Middle School
1715 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Provided assistance to students who struggled with math
Assisted with textbook distribution
Served as Faculty Leader
Served as a member on Leadership Team
August 2007 - 2009
Title III Instructional Coordinator, Shelton State Community College
3401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Provide tutorial services for traditional and nontraditional students
Provide career counseling
June 2004 – June 2007
Teacher, Berry Middle School
2826 Columbiana Road
Hoover, AL 35216
8th Grade Math & Algebra Teacher
August 2002 – May 2004
Teacher, Cedar Grove Middle School
2300 Wildcat Road
Decatur, GA 30034
DeKalb County School System
7th Grade Math & SRA Reading Teacher
2001-2002 Teacher of the Year
Academic Team Leader
School Safety Council
Youth Crime Watch Prevention Program Facilitator
CGMS Dance Company Sponsor
Basketball Home Game Ticket Sales Representative
Student Mentor
Black History Committee
Representative for GIFT Program (Yerkes Summer Placement)
Worked with School Improvement Plan Committee
Cooperatively planned lesson plans, when necessary
Behavioral assessments and modifications
Held group and individual parent conferences
Coordinated an incentive plan for positive behavior and class performance
Tutoring for Math students before & after school
IBAT and Enrichment Facilitator
August 2000 – May 2002
Teacher, Edward L. Bouie, Sr. Theme School,
Lithonia, GA 30038
DeKalb County School System
6th grade Math and Language Arts Teacher
Grade Level Chairperson (1999-2000)
Co-Sponsored Safety Patrols
Major coordinator in the sixth grade graduation exercise
Math & Reading Family Night Facilitator
Science Lock-In Instructor
Co-Coordinator of Law Day
Assisted with coordinating testing materials
Black History Committee
Assisted Principal with new teacher interviews
Worked with School Improvement Plan Committee
Tutoring for Math students after school
September 9, 1997 – May 2000
Teacher, Spanish Fort School, Spanish Fort, AL
Baldwin County School System
6th grade Math, Science, and Drama teacher
August 1996 – May 1997
Teacher Intern,
Hewitt Elementary School, Trussville, AL
Jefferson County School System
2nd & 4th Grade Teacher Intern
4th Grade
Accountability of students
Collecting money for all occasions
Lesson planning
Assisting clinical master teacher
January - April 1996
Caregiver/Teacher, March - September 1994
Sunrise Services, Tuscaloosa, AL
Prepared meals for mentally challenged clients
Teaching behavior modifications
Cleaning group home with clients
Driving clients to and from destinations
Administering medication on time to clients
Staff development training
CPR certification obtained
Assisted with personal hygiene
Cashier, July 1993 - March 1994
Sam's Club, Tuscaloosa, AL
Cashier Duties
Stocking merchandise
Merchandising
Member service assistance
Greeting members
Balanced cash drawer at the end of shift
Relay Operator, September 1991 - June 1993
AT & T, Riverchase, AL
Relay phone calls for deaf, hearing impaired, and speech
impaired customers
Used computer to type conversation from voice customer
Read conversation off of the monitor from the deaf customer
Staff Development training
Acclimated new customers to relay calls
Sales Representative, August 1989 - November 1990
Handleman Company, Newport News, VA
Completing expense reports
Use hand computer scanner to assess merchandise
Maintaining company car
Shipping overstocked/old videos and music tapes/cds to home
base and completing paperwork for shipping
Servicing 6-8 stores per week
Completing mileage forms each week
Meeting with managers to get feedback on new ideas
ACTIVITIES/
HONORS 2001-2002 Teacher of the Year (Cedar Grove Middle School)
2001 Recipient of the GIFT (Georgia Industrial Fellowships for Teachers)
Dean's List
President's List
Student Team Assisting Recruiting Services (S.T.A.R.S.)
Student Speaker for Methods Block January 1996
Nominee for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers(2002, 2004, & 2005)
Achievement Award from Black Faculty & Staff Association
References available upon request