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Catherine Harris

Reston,VA

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing frequent progress updates.
  • Boosted student confidence and participation through positive reinforcement and tailored instruction methods.
  • Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Worked with parents, teachers, and school leadership to develop tailored student education plans.
  • Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
  • Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students in need of extra help.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.

Sr. Healthcare Sales Representative

Pfizer/ GlaxoSmithKline/ Baxter/ Novartis/ B & L
03.2001 - 06.2019

· Developed a new system to train office staff and utilized this method to Provided excellent In-Service Staff Education regarding the Infusion process, Verification of Benefits and Billing and Coding.

· Provided patient education and Medicare expertise.

· Increased product success rate by creating patient wellness, education, and surgical expectation materials& new surgical patient communication check list for each account’s Surgical Coordinator.

· Provided product related service and technical assistance in a variety of surgical casesin the Hospital Operating Room.

· Successfully and proficiently navigated Territory's Hospital Systems and Surgical Centers. Created strong relationships by working in conjunction with Surgeons, OR Managers, Charge Nurses, OR Buyers, Pharmacy Managers and Buyers, Nurse Educators, OR Staff, and Quality Control Staff

· Hired as A&H Representative and Respiratory Lead. As an A&H Representative. Held the highest product weighting and was the designated Team Lead for GSK’s most financially dependent product: Advair.

· Hired on to a new team consisting of individuals with no prior pharmaceutical experience. Utilized my leadership skills, industry knowledge, communication skills and creativity to quickly and effectively create a positive and symbiotic team dynamic that allowed us to productively implement team strategy and hit the ground running.

· Leader in teamwork, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, and possessing a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, business, and territory.

  • · Achieved strong success through exceptionally dedicated client & staff relationships, professionalism, & competency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
01.1997

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management: clearly outlined rules, explicitly defined expectations, visually demonstrated routine regularity, cosistantly implemented positive reinforcement technequies, consistant organization
  • IEPs - development and implamentation of Individual Education Plan
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data Management
  • Instructional Str
  • Behavior Intervention Plans; goal creation, behavior modification tecniques, observational data collection, configure, analysis, interpret data results
  • MTSS evidence based fluid instructional supports
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Data driven instructiomal intervention; working in small group/individual Trained in CRC, W Va Phonics, Heggrety, Orton Gillingham V-Math, CMC
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Assessment Strategies

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current

Sr. Healthcare Sales Representative

Pfizer/ GlaxoSmithKline/ Baxter/ Novartis/ B & L
03.2001 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

University of Virginia
Catherine Harris