Duranda Lewis-Marchell has over 20 years of experience in education. She holds a Master's degree in Reading Education from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the same institution. Her professional experience includes teaching various elementary and middle school subjects at several Christian schools across the country. She has also held administrative roles such as Director of Administrative Services and faculty mentor. Lewis-Marchell remains actively involved in her community through volunteer work and presentations to educational organizations.
This world-class educator has impacted on the teaching practices of hundreds of teachers and administrators thus making her a valuable asset to thousands of today's students.
This world-class educator has impacted on the teaching practices of hundreds of teachers and administrators thus making her a valuable asset to thousands of today's students.
I remember when I was younger and was about to start driving a car. I was so excited about actually being able to drive. I however wasn’t so thrilled about what I would be driving. The reason for this is that the car I would be driving was my mom’s old Saturn. As far as I know there isn’t a single teenager out there that wants to drive their mom’s old car. There was a reason she was letting me drive her old vehicle and that was because she was getting a new one. I remember thinking to myself; I wish my mom would get me a new car to drive. It didn’t have to be the most expensive car on the lot as long as it wasn’t another Saturn or mom car. For all the teenagers out there that want to drive something a bit cooler here are some of the least expensive vehicles you can discuss with your parents to hopefully avoid driving something you’ll regret.
Used Motorcycle - bike 2I bought my first used motorcycle while I was in college. It was a Honda 750. I road it around town and I took it on long trips. One summer I took it from my home state of Minnesota out to Wyoming, Montana and even up into Canada. The next summer I road it out to New Hampshire and eventually to Boston where I sold it and bought an old Jeep.
My grandmother used to say, "I am surprised that the life expectancy for women is longer than men when I have to put up with your grandfather!" Well I guess my grandfather wasn't really that bad to be around, because she did outlive him, as do many other women. The average difference is actually about 5 years.
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Curriculum Vitae
Duranda R. Lewis-Marchell MEd
EDUCATION:
M.S. Degree with a Major in Reading Education (July 30, 1999) University of ND, Grand Forks,
ND 58202
Specialization: Reading Education
Independent Study: Dialogue Journals in the Classroom
Advisor: Dr. Deanna Strackbein
B.S. Education, (May 13, 1990) University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202
Major: Elementary Education
Advisor: Dr. Deanna Strackbein
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Elementary Teacher: 4th and 5th grade, multi-age classroom
Providence Christian School: 2014-Present
Students International Mission Mobilizer: 2013-Present (Part-time)
Representing Students International in the Pacific Northwest
Big Valley Christian High School Teacher Mentor: 2013-Present (Part-time)
Mentoring World Impact Teacher
Long-Distance Education (Students)
Middle School and High School Teacher: 2007-2013
Big Valley Christian School, Modesto, CA 95354
Courses Taught:
Middle School English
Math 7
Middle School Student and Leadership Training
High School World Impact Class
Developed and implemented curriculum for High School World Impact Class
Coordinator for Middle School community service projects
Developed Big Valley Christian School by-laws for National Junior Honor Society and National
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Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society Advisor
Middle School Speech Meet coordinator
Facilitator for WASC and ACSI Accreditation
Member of student disciplinary team
Assistant Coach for Middle School track
Cross-Cultural trainer for World Impact Class
Historical Studies Washington DC Co-Leader
Director of Administrative Services: 2005-2006
Alongside Ministries, Walnut Creek, California 94547
Developed administrative procedures
Recruiter
Trained personnel for cross-cultural ministry
Compiled quarterly and annual reports
Office manager
Human Resource
Daily financial management of contributions
Elementary and Middle School Teacher: 2001-2005
Tabernacle School, Concord, CA 94521
Grades taught:
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Developed and implemented Leadership program for K-8
Coordinator for Community Service Projects
Facilitator for WASC and ACSI Accreditation
Lead Teacher for Fourth and Fifth Grade
MasterTeacher for CalState Teach Program (2003-2005)
California State University, Fresno, CA
Supervisor for the CalState Teach program in the Bay Area
Adjunct Faculty, Center for Learning Elementary Education (Summer 2000)
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202
Courses Taught:
CTLE 410 B Corrective Reading
CTLE 410C Corrective Reading Practicum
T&L 432 Classroom Management
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Grace Christian School, Anchorage, AK (1991-2001)
Multi-age third/fourth combination class
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Seventh and Eighth Grade Bible
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Seventh Grade English
Coordinator for Community Service Projects
Coordinator for GCS involvement in Winter World Special Olympics
Elementary Yearbook Facilitator
Served on interview committee for prospective teachers
Served on interview committee for prospective students
High School Track Long Jump and Triple Jump Coach
Co-leader for mission trips to Jamaica and Russia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Council of Teachers of English
International Reading Association
Kappa Delta Pi
HONORS AND AWARDS:
University of North Dakota Dean’s List
Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Advancing Vibrant Communities Hall of Fame
Stonebrook Health Care Center Volunteer of the Year
USA House of Representatives Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS:
Association of Christian Schools International, Seminar Presenter
Association of Christian Schools Administrators Conference, Seminar Presenter
SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
Intergenerational Activities 1991-2013
Student Mentor 1991-2013
Student Interview Committee 1991-2000
Faculty Interview Committee 1995-2000
Missions Elder 1995-2000
Modesto Graffiti Wipeout 2007-2013
Host Family for International Students 2003-2013
