Marion Murray
Douglasville
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, goal-driven professional seeking opportunity for growth and advancement
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Kennesaw, GA
04.2025 - Current
- Teach curriculum across all subject areas, support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, while assisting students by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional support, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.
- Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate to the setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.
- Assist in the implementation of students’ individualized education program (IEP) and positive behavior support plan (PBSP) as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with student personal needs, when required, including medical needs in conjunction with the school-based health or nursing staff.
Virtual Teacher
My Virtual Academy
Clinton Township, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and using visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
- Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning and facilitating computer-based, self-paced instruction for credit in various general education classes.
- Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.
- Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings.
- Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, etc).
CTE Teacher
Alief Independent School
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Assist students in exploring and preparing to enter a career or technical occupation.
- Use various teaching methods to help students learn and develop skills related to a specific occupation or career.
- Plan, organize, and teach a competency-based CTE program in Early Childhood Education courses.
- Work cooperatively with the CTE teachers and building administrators in procuring internships and practicum opportunities for students within the district.
- Use multiple student data elements to assess student progress, modify instruction, and improve student learning.
- Experience in CTAE and Work-based Learning and working with at-risk teenagers.
Distance Learning Case Manager
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Assist virtual school coordinator with the implementation of over 200 Alief Virtual High School student enrollment and maintenance of current, and new, student participation in distance learning and online courses, Dual Credit (Early College), and Career and Technical Education clusters.
- Closely maintain and monitor student progress, identifying at-risk students and providing intervention and resources to complete the course.
Investigator
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Houston, TX
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Investigate reports of abuse/neglect to children, assess current or future risk to children, write basic reports for case management documentation, secure affidavits and documentary evidence to support removal, and search databases to obtain pertinent information relating to cases.
- Examine children for physical injuries, assess the home environment, and gather pertinent information from other sources such as doctors, lawyers, law enforcement, and other officials.
- Determine action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to children’s safety, including testifying in court to seek emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care, and referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other community resources.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Martinsburg College
Cheyenne, WY02.2026
Masters - Human Service
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX01.2017
Bachelors - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2003
Associates - Business Administration
Berkeley College
New York, NY01.1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Learning strategies
Certification
- Certified Family and Consumer Science Teacher – AAFCS 01/2018
- Georgia Education Certification 07/2024
- Michigan State Education Certification 04/2024
- Registered Behavior Technician 11/2024
Timeline
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
04.2025 - Current
Virtual Teacher
My Virtual Academy
02.2023 - Current
CTE Teacher
Alief Independent School
01.2018 - 07.2024
Distance Learning Case Manager
Alief Independent School District
08.2016 - 01.2018
Investigator
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
07.2014 - 07.2016
Masters - Human Service
Lubbock Christian University
Bachelors - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
Associates - Business Administration
Berkeley College
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Martinsburg College