EDUCATOR Accomplished educational leader with over 10 years' experience in elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. Proven success record of improving test scores by adapting teaching methods to students' needs. Able to develop personal relationships with students and build their confidence in their abilities. Effective in creating a personal, learning environment that celebrates student's unique talents and ideas. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER — Eden Healthcare

West Memphis, AR, March 2018 - Present

ACADEMIC LIFESKILLS TEACHER — Lewisville Independent School District Lewisville, TX, August 2022 - March 2023

INCLUSION TEACHER — Kipp Oak Cliff Academy

TAKIYAH HARRIS

Phone 469- 974-8510

Email ad4can@r.postjobfree.com

Address Dallas Fort Worth, TX

• Training and Development • Classroom Management

• Proficient in common curriculum (Unique • N2Y classroom lesson and curriculum

• Recruitment • Skilled intake interviewer

• Leadership

Organize and lead staff orientation and training online to maintain company's compliance with local, state, and federal laws in addition to established organizational standards

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Provides human resources consultative services to all levels within the organization by effectively coaching and supporting staff and managers through various situations

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Collaborated with over 60 staff members leadership teams to assess and improve workforce satisfaction an engagement

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Supports entity staff and managers in exceeding quality and service standards' goals through training and development opportunities with onboarding, orientation and other ongoing training.

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Customized strategies based on IEP goals and strengths and offered each student positive reinforcement to continue progression towards goals

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Implemented and introduced students to new curriculum; Unique N2Y learning system used by LISD, in which is a lower-level learning strategy for everyone's needs

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• Participated in IEP and ARD meetings to discuss student's academic and behavioral goals Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem solving and relationships building strategies to improve student's social skills.

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Dallas, TX, February 2022 - July 2022

COORDINATOR OF PRE ETS — University of Memphis Institute on Disability Memphis, TN, June 2017 - July 2021

INSTRUCTOR — Alabama A&M

Huntsville, Ala, August 2020 - May 2021

LEAD TEACHER — Immaculate conception cathedral

Memphis, TN, June 2016 - July 2018

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• Established and maintained working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect

• Met professional obligations including timelines and consistency in meeting deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned

• Provided modifications and accommodations as stated on student's IEP

• Wrote IEP's with appropriate data on student performance for all students on caseload

• Facilitated ARD meetings to go over student's yearly progression or regression Instructionally planned and taught in deficit areas (Social Studies, Biology and English); provided optimal learning environment for students with special needs.

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Recruited, hired and trained all university staff members by providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees

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• Inputted weekly timecards for over 50 employees throughout the Tiger Life department

• Managed clients in exploring career options and vocational goals

• Liaised with community leaders to recruit companies for student's internships and externships Administered workshops in the development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills through preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments

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• Developed and implemented strategies for job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals

• Facilitated the special education leadership conferences for West Tennessee Tigerlife division.

• Provided individualized instruction to enhance student understanding of difficult concepts.

• Evaluated student work objectively according to established grading criteria.

• Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to engage students in the subject material.

• Mentored new teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, creating a course syllabus for each class and keeping accurate records of student progress.

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• Established a positive learning environment by encouraging active participation from all students.

• Assessed student performance through exams, quizzes and assignments.

• Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.

• Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.

• Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.

• Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail.

• Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT TEACHER — Shelby county schools Memphis, TN, March 2015 - May 2017

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

— WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Minneapolis, MN, Oct 2012

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK, HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGY

— ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Jonesboro, AR, Aug 2010

Facilitated guided reading and math groups for students to increase their I-Ready test scores by 30% in less than 2 months consistently working with them. Taught and advised students on how to advocate for themselves. Guided students on how to land jobs through their internship and externships. Ex: Live Entertainer for Memphis Grizzlies NBA team. Recruited over 70 students for the University of Memphis upcoming semesters for the pre- employment transitional services program by holding recruitment events at the university.

• Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.

• Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning. Worked in functional skills classroom, assisted and lead with classroom discussion, made weekly classroom curriculum,

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• Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on identified areas of need. Encouraged students to take an active role in their own education by providing guidance on study skills and organizational methods.

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• Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions or problem solving tasks.

• Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to develop educational goals for students.

• Monitored students during lunchtime activities to ensure safety.

• Conducted assessments such as standardized tests or surveys to evaluate student performance levels.

• Supported a safe, caring, and respectful classroom environment that fosters learning.

• CPR handle with care certification • Director's certification EDUCATION

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