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Elizabeth Harris

Killeen,TX

Summary

A dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with 14 years of classroom experience, as well as 2 years of administration experience as Head Teacher and Vice-Principal of Education who is pursuing a role within the academic coaching arena. Ability to establish collaborative, supportive and professional relationships. Aptitude to remain flexible and driven to accomplish goals for myself as well as company expectations. Committed to professional ethics. Holds a Master of Education degree.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice-Principal of Education

Vintage Christian Academy
06.2023 - Current
  • Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Monitored academic progress of all students through review of assessment data to identify areas of growth or concern.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources.
  • Planned and implemented professional development programs for faculty members to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.

Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Credit recovery teacher for at-risk seniors.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Teacher

Comal ISD
08.2017 - Current
  • Family & Consumer Science Teacher- 2017-2022
  • Coaching - Girl's Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field 2017-2019
  • Project Based Learning (PBL) trained and executed
  • Supported student teacher by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization

Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Fifth Grade Science and Math Teacher 2015-2017
  • Team Leader/Lead Teacher 2016-2017
  • Served as mentor to new teachers 2016-2017
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations

Inventory Specialist

Hays County Sheriff's Office
02.2009 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for tracking, issuing, and checking in employee inventory and logistics through multiple daily spreadsheets.
  • Served as Accident Review Board Coordinator.
  • Responsible for preparing Sheriff's Office vehicle maintenance monthly reports, maintaining vehicle fleet records including monthly vehicle registrations.
  • Responsible for public contacts, coordination and execution of county auctions that involve Sheriff's Office assets.
  • Responsible for requesting purchase orders, contact/build relationships with vendors and distributors, inventory shipments, and disperse equipment and assets to appropriate personnel.
  • Supported Sheriff's Office grant writer, as well as County Grants Office.
  • Collaborated with County Auditor's office to keep Sheriff's Office assets in checks and balance.
  • Collaborated with Budget Director to help maintain budgets for multiple departments.

Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2004 - 08.2008
  • Kindergarten Teacher 2004-2005
  • Fifth Grade Teacher 2005-2006
  • K-5th Science Enrichment Specialist 2006-2008
  • Wrote and developed two years of science curriculum for six consecutive grade levels 2006-2008
  • Maintained school's science curriculum inventory, supplies and equipment 2006-2008
  • Planned, coordinated and executed Annual Science Fair for all grade levels 2007-2008
  • Served as new teacher mentor 2007-2008
  • Taught district teachers elementary science development 2007
  • Completed over 200 hours of Continuing Education hours in science, including being member for two years to Region 13 Regional Science Collaborative 2006-2008

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
2005

Bachelor of Science - FCS: Nutrition and Foods

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
1999

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills/Public speaking
  • Technical writing
  • Project Management
  • Independent and Collaborative Work Experience
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Lead teacher/Mentor/Trainer
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Instructional design/development
  • Technology integration
  • Educational Professional Development experience
  • Data Management and Inventory experience
  • Proficient in Google and Microsoft programs
  • Goal setting and implementation
  • Remote/Synchronous/Asynchronous teaching experience

Certification

6-12 Family and Consumer Science Composite Certification

4-8 Science Teaching Certification
EC-4 Generalist Teaching Certification

Timeline

Vice-Principal of Education

Vintage Christian Academy
06.2023 - Current

Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2022 - 05.2023

Teacher

Comal ISD
08.2017 - Current

Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2015 - 08.2017

Inventory Specialist

Hays County Sheriff's Office
02.2009 - 08.2015

Teacher

Hays CISD
08.2004 - 08.2008

Master of Education - Elementary Education

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science - FCS: Nutrition and Foods

Southwest Texas State University