Dedric Harris
Plymouth,WI
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching students with Special Needs. Experience has provided the tools to assist in remain positive under times of stress or conflict. Strong belief that collaboration with classroom teachers is essential to develop accommodations and special techniques for general education classroom inclusion. Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher, adept at incorporating each student's unique needs and creating effective plans to accommodate them.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Central High School (SASD)
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
Special Education Teacher
Cooper Elementary School
01.2019 - 06.2020
- 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 positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Etude Middle School
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Provided direct and indirect instruction, one-on-one, in small groups, and as class based on differentiated learning needs
- Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Collaborating with classroom teachers to create effective IEPs for each student
- Discussed student progress: Informing parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.
- Managed classroom crises, by resolving conflict and finding engaging activities to teach crises management skills
- Led Resource Class of 10-15 students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Certified Teacher
Howard Jansen (Willowglen)
09.1999 - 06.2014
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters.
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 6th-8th grade academic course.
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
- Designed lesson plans focused on grade and academic level-appropriate material.
Certified Teacher
Milwaukee Public School System
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Taught all academic subjects to 6th grade classroom.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
- Received high remarks for creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Education
Cross Categorical Special Education - Special Education
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI1996
Skills
- Instructional best practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Motivating students
- Parent Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Trained in CPI
- Restorative Practices Trainer
- Cultural Competency
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
Crises Prevention Intervention Training - Current
Restorative Practices Trainer - Current
Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce Award Educator Nominee
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Central High School (SASD)
09.2020 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Cooper Elementary School
01.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Etude Middle School
11.2013 - 07.2017
Certified Teacher
Howard Jansen (Willowglen)
09.1999 - 06.2014
Certified Teacher
Milwaukee Public School System
09.1996 - 06.1999
Cross Categorical Special Education - Special Education
Silver Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland College
Crises Prevention Intervention Training - Current
Restorative Practices Trainer - Current
Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce Award Educator Nominee
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