Alesha Harris
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate and effective educator with a diverse background of teacher leadership and best practices for curriculum and instruction . Has experience and proven knowledge in data-driven instruction, team collaboration, academic student growth, curriculum effectiveness, and implementation of research-based instructional strategies, for teachers and diverse learners. Seeking a position to utilize my diverse background to meet the mission, vision , and goals in an educational setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Interventionist
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2020 - Current
- Implements and plans small group lessons and interventions for Kindergarten – 5th grade students in Tier 2 and Tier 3
- Utilize MAP NWEA, STAR, benchmark, and formative assessments to produce data-driven instruction
- Completes weekly progress monitoring for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3
- Participates in Data Protocol meetings to analyze data and develop measurable goals for student achievement
- Collaborates with teachers, parents, math coach, curriculum director, and students to identify best practices for diverse learners
- Participates in Student Support Team (SST) meetings with general classroom teacher, parents, and MTSS coordinator
Math Content Specialist
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Aligned 3rd-5th grade Common Core Math Standards to develop and plan lessons with general classroom teacher
- Collaborated, planned and developed critical thinking lessons for advanced learners with utilization of research - based Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels and Bloom's Taxonomy levels
- Incorporated and developed STEAM project-based learning activities
- Implemented small group and whole group lessons to 3rd-5th grade advanced math students
- Incorporated gradual release model, balanced numeracy approach , CRA mathematics approach, conceptual understanding practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Planned and implemented technology-driven programs for personalized learning and best practices
- Collected and analyzed qualitative data from multiple assessments to evaluate curriculum effectiveness
- Achieved high growth among 3rd-5th grade advanced math students
Elementary Teacher
American United School Of Kuwait
Sabah Al Salem, Middle East, Country Of Kuwait
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Established positive classroom management, routines and procedures within classroom environment
- Implemented restorative practices and social-emotional learning
- Implemented differentiated instruction for students with 504 plans, IEPs, and other students who require accommodations and modifications
- Implemented gradual release model with modeling, explicit teaching, guided lessons , student collaboration , and independent lessons
- Implemented research-based strategies of language acquisition to maximize opportunities for ELLs and within ESOL lessons
- Incorporated Sheltered Instructing Observation Protocol for ELLs
- Addressed language proficiency areas and utilized WIDA ELP standards to develop lessons for ELLS
- Utilized Access Testing results and WIDA Can do descriptors for data-driven instruction and personalized learning opportunities
Elementary Teacher
Hightower Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
12.2013 - 05.2016
- Established a culture of high expectations to ensure diverse learners met their reading and math growth goals on a quarterly basis
- Developed and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards
- Identified student needs and collaborated with team members to address those needs and improve instruction in best practices
- Assessed student regularly and personalized classroom instruction-based on assessment data
- Implemented explicit and structured English language development in listening, writing, speaking, and reading
- Utilized Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and WIDA standards to develop, plan and implement lessons for ELLS
Education
Specialist Degree (Ed.S) - Curriculum and Instruction
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2020
Master of Science (M.S) - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2013
Skills
- Google platform
- Microsoft platform and tools
- Tableau (Data Visualization Software)
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Promethean Board and White Board
- Windows PC and MacBook Operating Systems
- Curriculum Mapping Software
Certification
- Education Leadership Tier 1, University of West Georgia , Carrollton Georgia - August, 2022 (Pending)
- ESOL Endorsement , Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia- December, 2013
Timeline
Math Interventionist
Charles R. Drew Charter School
08.2020 - Current
Math Content Specialist
Charles R. Drew Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Elementary Teacher
American United School Of Kuwait
08.2016 - 05.2017
Elementary Teacher
Hightower Elementary School
12.2013 - 05.2016
Specialist Degree (Ed.S) - Curriculum and Instruction
Kennesaw State University
Master of Science (M.S) - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
- Education Leadership Tier 1, University of West Georgia ,Carrollton Georgia - August, 2022 (Pending(
- ESOL Endorsement , Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia- December, 2013
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