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Cornelia Harness

Jonesboro,Georgia

Summary

Accomplished english teacher designing english lesson plans to inspire and engage students. Highly adept in meeting course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading and writing in and out of classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Language Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2013 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning
  • Encouraged students to join class discussions and activities, promoting inclusion, social development and comprehension of class concepts
  • Wrote custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts and meet learning needs of student population
  • Created evaluation vehicles to test student learning across several levels of understanding and comprehension, taking care to develop multiple opportunities for success within each vehicle
  • Encouraged creative thinking among students by providing them with real-world examples during classroom discussions
  • Devised compelling lesson content for age-appropriate literature that met various learning styles and capture imaginations of students
  • Coordinated with other Special Education teachers, other faculty members and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted/talented and special needs students
  • Utilized aggressive monitoring tool to monitor, evaluate, assess students' progress and adjust lessons to ensure student mastery of standards
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.

Career Counselor/Adult Education Instructor

Fulton Atlanta Community Action Agency
Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Counsel students and organized workshops focused on post- secondary career options, financial-aid, scholarships and job readiness
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding program by scheduling training initiatives, preparing applications, resolving enlistment issues and processing paperwork
  • Taught workshops on building resumes, completing applications and searching for jobs
  • Conducted workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking strategies, and job search resources
  • Worked collaboratively with community organizations to secure job shadowing and acquire mandated volunteer hours
  • Collaborated with other professionals including educators, employers, and government agencies to provide resources for successful job placement
  • Seventy-five percent of students enrolled in YouthBuild Program obtained General Educational Development Diploma.

School Counselor

Zachary High School
Zachary, LA
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Provided academic advisement and facilitated academic improvement in 75% of students counseled where grades were a concern as well as created academic survey reflection
  • Actively participated in weekly leadership team meetings to collaborate on school wide initiatives such as; effective student scheduling, analysis of student data, plan of action for at risk students and student mentoring programs
  • Developed written plan for effective delivery of school counseling program based on developmental counseling model for Louisiana schools, current school achievement plan and individual school data
  • Co-facilitated scholarship, college fair, financial aid and college admissions events for juniors and seniors
  • Improved students' access to career planning information, work experience and employers by facilitating special events
  • Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues
  • Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.

Language Arts Teacher

Northeast Elementary School
Zachary, LA
08.2004 - 05.2009
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
  • Improved state standardized testing scores by 20%
  • Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
  • Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
  • Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression
  • Effectively collaborated with at risk students teacher team (grade level teachers, counselor, parents, administrators and community affiliates) to ensure successful completion of grade and performance on state standardized test.

Elementary Math Teacher

Liberty Elementary School
Liberty, MS
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels
  • Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied activities and teaching strategies
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students
  • Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state and national requirements
  • Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.

English Education Teacher

Jackson Middle School
Jackson, LA
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
  • Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives
  • Employed cutting-edge teaching technologies to meet learning objectives and enhance student experience
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.

Education

Master of Arts Counseling, Counseling Education -

Southern University A& M College
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2011

Teacher Certification, English Education -

Louisiana State University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2005

Bachelor of Science Psychology -

Southern University A& M College
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1998

Skills

  • Global View Emphasis
  • Data Driven Instruction
  • Group/Individual Counseling
  • Orientation and Onboarding
  • Team Building Exercises
  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Virtual Learning Management
  • Course Development Experience
  • Training Program Improvement
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Problem/Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Online-Based Education
  • Creative Solution Development
  • Course Optimization
  • Individual Tutoring
  • Technology Integration
  • Progress Reporting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Georgia Teaching Certificate: Language Arts/ Social Science, Science
  • Georgia Educator Certificate: School Counseling

Timeline

English Language Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2013 - Current

Career Counselor/Adult Education Instructor

Fulton Atlanta Community Action Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014

School Counselor

Zachary High School
09.2010 - 05.2011

Language Arts Teacher

Northeast Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2009

Elementary Math Teacher

Liberty Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2005

English Education Teacher

Jackson Middle School
01.1999 - 01.2002

Master of Arts Counseling, Counseling Education -

Southern University A& M College

Teacher Certification, English Education -

Louisiana State University and A&M College

Bachelor of Science Psychology -

Southern University A& M College

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