Daria Brown-Harris
Bronx,New York
Summary
Seasoned supervisor with extensive experience in overseeing employee performance and delivering support through industry best practices. Skilled in team leadership and employee management, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Proficient in time management and organizational skills to drive success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Speech Improvement
New York City Department of Education
Bronx, United States
04.2002 - 08.2025
- Completed observation reports and conducted site visits to support clinicians.
- Supervised daily operations of educational programs across multiple schools.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff, and support personnel.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to improve workflow and compliance.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Visiting Nurse Services
New York City, United States
03.2000 - 03.2003
- Conducted communicative assessments for high-risk populations, including premature births, oral-motor disorders, and developmental delays.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Worked with diverse teams to enhance patient care.
- Educated families on communication strategies and therapy techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance speech skills.
- Tracked patient development and modified treatments accordingly.
Teacher of Speech Improvement
New York City Board of Education
New York City, United States
09.1994 - 04.2002
- Utilized communication boards, photographs, symbols, and sign language to enhance communication skills in children with autism.
- Assembled and implemented augmentative devices for use in various environments.
- Acted as consultant and resource for school personnel, parents, and community.
- Arranged communication enhancement workshops for staff and parent development.
- Formulated IEP goals for students based on New York State Learning Standards.
- Applied innovative technology solutions to enrich classroom learning.
- Worked with team to design interdisciplinary lesson plans.
Speech Therapist
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Seminole Heights, United States
08.1992 - 08.1994
- Conducted communicative screening, assessment, and treatment for hearing-impaired children.
- Performed evaluations to detect speech and language impairments in students.
- Designed personalized treatment strategies aligned with student goals.
- Conducted therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based methods and resources.
- Adjusted strategies based on ongoing assessment of student development.
Education
P.D. Professional Diploma - School Administration and Supervision
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York12.2001
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida08.1994
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with a concentration in Speech and Hearing Science
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida08.1992
Skills
- Speech intervention strategies
- Effective conflict resolution
- Collaborative teamwork
- Mentorship coaching
- Employee selection
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Certification
- SAS School Administration and Supervision, Permanent, New York
- SDA School District Administrator, Permanent, New York
- TSHH Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Permanent, New York
- CCC-SLP Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- Supervisor of Speech Improvement License, Permanent, New York City
- Teacher of Speech Improvement License, Permanent, New York City
Awards
- Proclamation of Service Award (NYC Public School SLP Stars), 2025
- (ACE) Award, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, 2024
Public Service
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Diamond Life Member
References
Personal and professional references available upon request
Timeline
Supervisor of Speech Improvement
New York City Department of Education
04.2002 - 08.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Visiting Nurse Services
03.2000 - 03.2003
Teacher of Speech Improvement
New York City Board of Education
09.1994 - 04.2002
Speech Therapist
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.1992 - 08.1994
P.D. Professional Diploma - School Administration and Supervision
College of New Rochelle
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Florida
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with a concentration in Speech and Hearing Science
University of South Florida