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Charles I Harper

Newark,NJ

Summary

Experienced professional in teaching, management, and publishing industries with expertise in editing and development, proofreading, fact-checking, and copy-editing. Proficient in production scheduling, publication planning and design, sales, promotions, and marketing. Passionate about student development and always eager to be a team player, taking on new responsibilities to achieve common goals. Highly adaptable, quick to learn, and capable of working independently or collaboratively. Diverse skill set and experience enable effective contributions to a wide range of projects and initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Para Professional Special Education

Montclair Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
    • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
    • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
    • Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
    • Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Acquisition Specialist

Royalty Financial Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Achieved successful outcomes in negotiations with vendors by employing strong analytical skills and persuasive communication techniques.
  • Contributed significantly towards company-wide cost savings initiatives by optimizing supplier selection processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions and improved delivery timelines.

Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Culture Change
06.2022 - Current

As the head of Diversity and Inclusion Operations at Culture Change, I am responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies to advance these values within the organization and in client engagements

  • This includes overseeing initiatives to recruit and retain a diverse staff, providing training and resources to promote cultural competency and partnering with external organizations to foster a more inclusive and equitable society
  • committed to creating a workplace and a world where everyone is valued and empowered to succeed

Substitute Teacher

North East Elementary School
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
  • Developed personalized learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and academic success.
  • Designed engaging project-based lessons that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

Manager

Coopers Brothers Trucking
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • In my role as a Manager at Brothers Trucking, I was responsible for analyzing and summarizing account information to prepare accurate monthly financial reports
  • Additionally, I managed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments, and withholdings while ensuring compliance with both federal and state regulations
  • Furthermore, I resolved customer complaints by identifying and providing optimal solutions

Teacher

The Princeton Review
04.2008 - 07.2009
  • As an English Teacher at the Princeton Review in Orange, NJ in 2008, I had various responsibilities
  • My main duty was to educate at-risk students in the recovery program by providing a rigorous, well-rounded education
  • I maintained discipline in accordance with school policies and monitored pupils' attendance, appearance, and punctuality
  • Working with other teaching staff, I set goals, objectives, and methods, while encouraging students to ask questions and express their difficulties
  • To ensure effective learning environment, I established classroom management practices, identified special needs pupils and those with learning disabilities, and provided feedback to pupils and their parents
  • I also led field trips for students and participated in after-school extra-curricular activities
  • By listening to students, I could understand their concerns and needs and respond to misbehavior in an effective but measured way
  • Finally, I prepared and set tests, examination papers, and exercises for pupils who have experienced difficulty with mainstream education

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English/Language Analysis

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05.2014

Associate's degree - English and Education

Union College
Union, NJ
05.2011

Skills

  • Global Studies
  • English
  • Instruction
  • Social Studies
  • Business Analysis
  • Government Contracting
  • Financial Literacy Training
  • Credit Restoration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Skills

Certification

Substitute Teacher, New Jersey Department of Education, 01690977

Professional References

Dr.Tarrence Somerville ,Principal,James A. Cotten Intermediate School,Willingboro ,NJ tsomerville@wboe.net | (609) 835-8930 x2000

Terrell Rutty, Vice Principal Union Senior High School, TRutty@twunionschools.org

Darrell Johnson, Dean of Culture Marion P. Thomas Charter School djohnson@mptcs.org

Mills Worthington,CEO Owner Pleasant Valley Property

Preservation, milsworthington@gmail.com

Samanthae Smith, Special Education Teacher, Hillside Elementary, SaSmith@mpsdnj.us

Timeline

Para Professional Special Education

Montclair Public Schools
12.2023 - Current

Acquisition Specialist

Royalty Financial Services
09.2022 - Current

Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Culture Change
06.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

North East Elementary School
05.2022 - 11.2023

Manager

Coopers Brothers Trucking
01.2009 - 12.2011

Teacher

The Princeton Review
04.2008 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English/Language Analysis

New Jersey City University

Associate's degree - English and Education

Union College
Charles I Harper