BRYANT HARRIS
Brooklyn
Summary
Currently teaching "Language and Literacy" in the Secondary Education Department at Brooklyn College. Prior to this current position I worked as a field supervisor for Brooklyn College and The Teaching Fellows Program, observing student teachers in the Social Studies and English Secondary Education Department at Brooklyn College. Experienced with leadership as Assistant Principal supervising Social Studies and English teachers. Supervisor of the summer high school and Saturday academy utilizing organizational skills to accommodate additional (2) schools in the building for the summer school. Supervising testing and coordinating with staff to prepare students for Regent examinations at the end of summer school.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor – Saturday Academy
John Jay High School
01.1999
Adjunct Professor
Brooklyn College
01.2025 - Current
- Taught Language and Literacy in Urban Setting course, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Field Supervisor, Secondary Education English/Social Studies
Brooklyn College
01.2017 - Current
Teacher, AP U.S. History
Thurgood Marshall Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Principal High School
Thurgood Marshall Academy
01.2005 - 01.2015
Teacher, Social Studies
F.H. LaGuardia High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Principal
The Secondary School for Law
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Principal (Interim Acting), Social Studies Department
John Jay High School
01.2001 - 01.2001
Law Coordinator/Teacher (U.S. History, Civil and Criminal Law)
John Jay High School
01.1992 - 01.1999
Center Administrator / Teacher in charge
C.E.C. at Boys Harbor Academy
01.1989 - 01.1992
Teacher of Social Studies and Computer Science
Bedford Stuyvesant Outreach Program
01.1985 - 01.1989
Education
Masters School Admin. -
Baruch College
New York, NY01.2001
J.D. - undefined
Howard University School of Law
Washington, D.C.01.1978
B.A. - Political Science
Lincoln Univ.
Jefferson City, MO01.1974
Skills
- COORDINATION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Assistant Principal High School, Thurgood Marshall Academy (2005 – 2015)
- Site Supervisor Thurgood Marshall Summer School (Summer 2007 - 2012))
- Assistant Principal, Secondary School for Law (2001 – 2003)
- House Coordinator, Law & Justice Academy, John Jay High school (1999 – 2001)
- Lincoln Douglas Debate Coach (1998 – 2001)
- Moot Court / Mock Trial Coach (1993 - 2000) 2003 - 2015)
- Center Administrator (Career Education Center) Boys Harbor Acad (1988-1992)
- UFT Delegate 1987
- ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION
- Advanced Placement Administrator, 2008 – 2010
- Advanced Placement teacher, AP US History, 2010 - present
- School Leadership Team, Thurgood Marshall Academy 2008 - 2009
Certification
- Mark Wilner Supervisor of the Year Award, February, 2009
- Advancement in Leadership for Assistant Principals, 2008
- Baruch College, School Administrator and Supervisor Cert. , 2000
- NEH grant “Law & Morality”, Amherst College, Summer 1995
- New York City Teacher’s Certificate, September, 1985
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Brooklyn College
01.2025 - Current
Field Supervisor, Secondary Education English/Social Studies
Brooklyn College
01.2017 - Current
Teacher, AP U.S. History
Thurgood Marshall Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Principal High School
Thurgood Marshall Academy
01.2005 - 01.2015
Teacher, Social Studies
F.H. LaGuardia High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Principal
The Secondary School for Law
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Principal (Interim Acting), Social Studies Department
John Jay High School
01.2001 - 01.2001
Supervisor – Saturday Academy
John Jay High School
01.1999
Law Coordinator/Teacher (U.S. History, Civil and Criminal Law)
John Jay High School
01.1992 - 01.1999
Center Administrator / Teacher in charge
C.E.C. at Boys Harbor Academy
01.1989 - 01.1992
Teacher of Social Studies and Computer Science
Bedford Stuyvesant Outreach Program
01.1985 - 01.1989
J.D. - undefined
Howard University School of Law
B.A. - Political Science
Lincoln Univ.
Masters School Admin. -
Baruch College
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