Merlene Harris
Lithonia
Summary
Kind Special Education Teacher establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville
08.2021 - Current
- Present courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
- Utilize variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to keep courses fresh and engaging.
- Evaluate student performance through exams, essays, projects and presentations.
- Maintain student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County School District
Decatur
11.2000 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations concerning special education services.
- Provide direct instruction to students in a variety of settings including small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, and whole class instruction.
- Maintain accurate records related to student assessment results, attendance data, grades, discipline incidents.
- Develop and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to ensure their academic success.
- Team with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Collaborate with school personnel, parents and guardians, outside agencies, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for addressing individual student needs.
Interim Principal
Ministry Of Education
Orangefield
07.1990 - 07.1992
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Elementary School Teacher
Ministry Of Education, JA
Orandfield
09.1985 - 07.1990
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Teacher of the Deaf
Ministry Of Education, JA
Papine
10.1979 - 07.1985
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2016
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoen
Tempe, AZ06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica09-1990
Associate of Arts - Education
West Indies College
Mandeville, Jamaica05-1979
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaboration with teachers
Certification
- Certified 5-8 Educator: June 3, 2024.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Northern Caribbean University
08.2021 - Current
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Dekalb County School District
11.2000 - Current
Interim Principal
Ministry Of Education
07.1990 - 07.1992
Elementary School Teacher
Ministry Of Education, JA
09.1985 - 07.1990
Teacher of the Deaf
Ministry Of Education, JA
10.1979 - 07.1985
Ph.D. - Education
Capella University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoen
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The West Indies
Associate of Arts - Education
West Indies College
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