Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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DAVID HARRIS

DAVID HARRIS

Educator
Blairsville,Georgia

Summary

Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and reliability. Extensive experience leading and managing diverse teams in high-stress environments. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with strong leadership attributes acquired through over fourteen years of military service and two years as an educator at the High school and Collegiate levels. Hardworking and passionate. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Equipped with strong problemsolving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

High School Teacher

Tri-County Early College
Murphy, North Carolina
08.2023 - 06.2025

Managed classroom sizes averaging between 18-28
students while providing instruction on the subjects
of History, Civics Literacy, and Personal Finance.
• Performed leadership roles in a high school setting
which included morning safety screenings,
supervising bus and parent pick-up, and planning
school-wide educational events and activities.
• Selected to perform multiple public speaking
engagements including the Tri-County Early College
Veteran's Day Program.
• Led the High School's Fitness Club, emphasizing
physical fitness and the development of healthy
habits.

United States Army Company Commander

United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and enforced policies, procedures, and standards to maintain the health, welfare, morale, and discipline of over 72 Soldiers and their family members.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted oral and written operational and performance appraisal reports.
  • Coordinated daily activities of over 72 subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during administrative and tactical operations.
  • Responsible for the operational readiness of 14 Abrams Tanks and associated equipment in excess of $73,000,000.

Company Commander and Primary Instructor

United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate over 200 college-aged students during a two year span.
  • Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials resulting in the successful graduation of over 200 students.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices fostering a cohesive, team-oriented environment free of negative incidents or concerns.

Platoon Leader

United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
10.2015 - 01.2019
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 36 soldiers and personnel.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
  • Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments including a combat deployment in Afghanistan.

National Guard Soldier/College Student

Georgia Army National Guard
Dahlonega, GA
08.2009 - 08.2014
  • Earned Bachelor's Degree in history while serving in the Georgia Army National Guard and participating in the ROTC program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
08.2010 - 08.2014

Skills

Conflict management

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Accomplishments

  • Cherokee County School's Beginning Teach of the Year 2024
  • Recipient of the 2022 Union County High School Alumni Pacesetter Star Award.
  • Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for outstanding meritorious service as a Platoon Leader in Afghanistan 2017.

Certification

Certified in Coaching Cross Country, NFHS

Interests

Active Church Member, Enjoys Physical Fitness, Reading, and Sports

Timeline

High School Teacher

Tri-County Early College
08.2023 - 06.2025

Certified in Coaching Cross Country, NFHS

06-2023

United States Army Company Commander

United States Army
04.2022 - 06.2023

Company Commander and Primary Instructor

United States Army
10.2019 - 01.2022

Platoon Leader

United States Army
10.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Georgia
08.2010 - 08.2014

National Guard Soldier/College Student

Georgia Army National Guard
08.2009 - 08.2014
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