Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
Related Experience
Activities
Certification
Websites
References
Timeline
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Keshia Harper

Decatur

Summary

Special Education Teacher with expertise in addressing students' diverse academic, and emotional needs. Delivers personalized, hands-on support tailored to individual learning strengths. Utilizes strong communication skills and a patient approach to foster positive reinforcement in collaborative, structured settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Grades Interrelated Teacher

Dunaire Elementary School
Stone Mountain
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.

Cooperative Teacher

Dunaire Elementary School
Stone Mountain
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Hosted a teacher candidate in my classroom for their student-teaching placement.

Lead Teacher Special Education (LTSE)

Charter and Public Schools
DeKalb County
11.2015 - 05.2021
  • Promoted collaboration between school personnel, parents and guardians, and outside agencies to provide comprehensive support for students with disabilities.

Mentor Teacher

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur
08.2010 - 11.2015
  • Led, guided, advised, and observed new teachers.

Team Leader

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur
08.2010 - 11.2015
  • Provided guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to a group of teachers.

Middle Grades Interrelated Teacher

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur
08.2006 - 11.2015
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.

Residential Counselor

The United Methodist Children’s Home
Decatur
10.2001 - 11.2005
  • Provided daily care, guidance, and support to the children in my care.

Teacher

The Sunshine House
Snellville
08.2001 - 10.2001
  • Implemented the curriculum, observed children's progress, and communicated regularly with parents.

Substitute Teacher

Board of Education
Statesboro
09.2000 - 12.2000
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.

Mentor

Bethesda Home for Boys
Savannah
05.1998 - 09.1998
  • Tutored and mentored student with reading disability.

Mentor

Family Resource Center
Savannah
05.1997 - 09.1997
  • Tutored and mentored At-Risk students.

Education

ESOL Endorsement -

METRO RESA
DeKalb County
01.2025

Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities – Initial

CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE
Cambridge, MA
02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Major in Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Savannah, GA
12.1998

Skills

  • Individual education programs
  • Special education compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive role model
  • Written communication
  • Parent-teacher communication

Volunteer Experience

  • SAINT PHILIP AME CHURCH, Atlanta, GA, 03/23/24, Volunteer, Helped prepare Easter baskets for children.
  • LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA, Stone Mountain, GA, 06/26/16, Volunteer, Helped to make pillowcase dresses for young girls in Africa.
  • FIVE POINT TEA, Riverdale, GA, 04/27/16, Star Point, Led team in fundraising and the winning table.
  • PAWS ATLANTA, Decatur, GA, 11/21/15, Community Service, Donated pet food.
  • 2015 AIDS WALK ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA, 10/18/15, 5K Participant, Walker and Contributor of funds to help people living with AIDS in Atlanta.
  • MLK, JR. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, Atlanta, GA, 09/26/15, Volunteer, Legacy Campout, Community Service Project.
  • ADAMSVILLE RECREATION CENTER, Atlanta, GA, 09/26/15, Participant, Community Health Fair.
  • HOPE HILL ELEMENTARY, Atlanta, GA, 08/08/15, Community Participant, Back to School Drive.
  • HOSEA FEEDS THE HUNGRY WAREHOUSE, Atlanta, GA, 06/19/15, Volunteer/Community Service Participant, Helped sort clothes at the HFTH Care Center in preparation for the annual Back-to-School Jamboree.
  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA, 06/90 - 07/90, Volunteer, Assisted and serviced physically challenged students with food trays and drinks.

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • Honor Roll
  • Various Organizations
  • Black Women of Profession Scholarship Recipient

Related Experience

  • Mentor, BETHESDA HOME FOR BOYS, Savannah, GA, 05/98, 09/98, Tutored and mentored student with reading disability.
  • Mentor, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, Savannah, GA, 05/97, 09/97, Tutored and mentored At-Risk students.
  • Mentor Teacher, MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Decatur, GA, 08/10, 11/15, Led, guided, advised, and observed new teachers.
  • Team Leader, MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Decatur, GA, 08/10, 11/15, Provided guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to a group of teachers.
  • Cooperative Teacher, DUNAIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Stone Mountain, GA, 01/24, 03/25, Hosted a Teacher Candidate in my classroom for their student teaching placement.

Activities

  • Team Leader
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Cooperative Teacher
  • Drama Club Advisor
  • Volunteerism
  • Community Service Participant

Certification

  • 03/04/2025 - ESOL Endorsement
  • 11/15/2010 - Middle Grades (4-8) - Reading
  • 11/15/2010 - Sp Ed Reading Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
  • 07/23/2010 - Middle Grades(4-8) - Language
  • 07/23/2010 - Sp Ed Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
  • 03/20/2008 - Sp Ed General Curriculum (P-12)
  • 03/20/2008 - Sp Ed Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cooperative Teacher

Dunaire Elementary School
01.2024 - 03.2025

Elementary Grades Interrelated Teacher

Dunaire Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher Special Education (LTSE)

Charter and Public Schools
11.2015 - 05.2021

Mentor Teacher

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
08.2010 - 11.2015

Team Leader

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
08.2010 - 11.2015

Middle Grades Interrelated Teacher

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
08.2006 - 11.2015

Residential Counselor

The United Methodist Children’s Home
10.2001 - 11.2005

Teacher

The Sunshine House
08.2001 - 10.2001

Substitute Teacher

Board of Education
09.2000 - 12.2000

Mentor

Bethesda Home for Boys
05.1998 - 09.1998

Mentor

Family Resource Center
05.1997 - 09.1997

ESOL Endorsement -

METRO RESA

Master of Education - Moderate Disabilities – Initial

CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Major in Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Keshia Harper