DOMINIQUE D. HARRIS
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives, and areas of child development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Teacher
Burlington Twp. Public School District
Burlington , NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methodologies to address individual student needs and enhance academic aptitude.
- Incorporated Head Start and New Jersey state education requirements into daily curriculum.
- Utilized student assessment data to create effective lesson plans and tailor instruction for preschoolers.
- Conducted annual screenings using ESI-R/ESI-P tools to monitor student development.
- Established a safe, welcoming classroom environment that promotes literacy and exploration.
- Focused on literacy initiatives to ensure all students develop essential reading skills.
- Fostered student autonomy to increase engagement in learning activities.
- Participated in IEP meetings to support goal setting and plan development.
Certified Teacher
Mercer Street Friends Preschool, BOE Provider
Trenton, New Jersey
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Adapt teaching methodology to meet individual student needs in an effort to increase aptitude
- Using the Creative Curriculum to incorporate Head Start and NJ state mandated teaching and learning requirements into daily education routine
- Utilized student assessment data (Creative Curriculum GOLD) to write effective lesson plans and individualize instruction of preschool-aged children in preparation for kindergarten
- Conduct annual student screenings using ESI-R/ESI-P screening tools
- Create a safe, welcoming, and attractive classroom environment, rich in literacy while encouraging exploration in all content areas
- Promote a strong focus on literacy to ensure that every child is reading or obtaining skills needed to do so
- Engage students by fostering autonomy
Certified Teacher
Capital AREA YMCA, Trenton BOE Provider
Trenton, New Jersey
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Adapt teaching methodology to meet individual student needs in an effort to increase aptitude
- Using the Creative Curriculum to incorporate Head Start and NJ state mandated teaching and learning requirements into daily education routine
- Utilized student assessment data (Creative Curriculum GOLD) to write effective lesson plans and individualize instruction of preschool-aged children in preparation for kindergarten
- Conduct annual student screenings using ESI-R/ESI-P screening tools
- Create a safe, welcoming, and attractive classroom environment, rich in literacy while encouraging exploration in all content areas
- Promote a strong focus on literacy to ensure that every child is reading or obtaining skills needed to do so
- Engage students by fostering autonomy
Certified Teacher
Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery, Trenton BOE Provider
Trenton, New Jersey
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Adapt teaching methodology to meet individual student needs in an effort to increase aptitude
- Using the Creative Curriculum to incorporate Head Start and NJ state mandated teaching and learning requirements into daily education routine
- Utilized student assessment data (Creative Curriculum GOLD) to write effective lesson plans and individualize instruction of preschool-aged children in preparation for kindergarten
- Conduct annual student screenings using ESI-R/ESI-P screening tools
- Create a safe, welcoming, and attractive classroom environment, rich in literacy while encouraging exploration in all content areas
- Promote a strong focus on literacy to ensure that every child is reading or obtaining skills needed to do so
- Engage students by fostering autonomy
Substitute Teacher Pre-k through 12th Grade
Source 4 Teachers
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Carried out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher
- Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Maintained a neat, organized, and well-managed classroom
- Ensured that all students were safe and supervised at all times.
Certified Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Leaguers Inc., Head Start Program
Newark, New Jersey
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Adapt teaching methodology to meet individual student needs in an effort to increase aptitude
- Using the Creative Curriculum to incorporate Head Start and NJ state mandated teaching and learning requirements into daily education routine
- Utilized student assessment data (Creative Curriculum GOLD) to write effective lesson plans and individualize instruction of preschool-aged children in preparation for kindergarten
- Conduct annual student screenings using ESI-R/ESI-P screening tools
- Create a safe, welcoming, and attractive classroom environment, rich in literacy while encouraging exploration in all content areas
- Promote a strong focus on literacy to ensure that every child is reading or obtaining skills needed to do so
- Engage students by fostering autonomy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJTeacher Certification - Preschool through Grade 3
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJTeacher Certification - TOSD Endorsement
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJSkills
- Instructional design and delivery
- Group and individual teaching
- Mathematical concepts expertise
- Child development knowledge
- Patience and empathy
- Core concept instruction
- Tactile learning methods
- Cultural sensitivity training
- Parent-teacher communication
- Assessment strategies development
- Child development
References
Provided Upon Request
Timeline
Certified Teacher
Burlington Twp. Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Certified Teacher
Mercer Street Friends Preschool, BOE Provider
09.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Teacher
Capital AREA YMCA, Trenton BOE Provider
09.2018 - 06.2021
Certified Teacher
Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery, Trenton BOE Provider
09.2016 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher Pre-k through 12th Grade
Source 4 Teachers
09.2014 - 09.2016
Certified Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Leaguers Inc., Head Start Program
09.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caldwell College
Teacher Certification - Preschool through Grade 3
Bloomfield College
Teacher Certification - TOSD Endorsement
Bloomfield College