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Grace Harris

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Competant elementary educator with solid foundation in fostering positive and engaging learning environment for young students. Successfully implemented creative lesson plans and individualized instruction that enhanced student engagement and comprehension. Demonstrated strong classroom management and effective communication skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver for Disabled Son

Self Employed
06.2006 - Current
  • Coordinate medical care and therapies
  • Advocate for educational accomodations (IEPs) and one on one academic tutoring
  • Supervise learning of basic life skills
  • Interface with Regional Center and Social Security
  • Provide consistent routines and structure
  • Promote social development

English and Composition Tutor

De En Temple
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Created curriculum for individualized instruction with special support for English language learning
  • Identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses

Teacher, Special Education Intern

Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Created and followed through with IEPs
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive and individualized teaching methods, including hands on activities

Third Grade Teacher, Transition to English

Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Provided specialized learning environment to facilitate English language learning
  • Incorporated art, music, and dance appropriate to a visual and performing arts magnet school


Third Grace Teacher, Transition to English

Inglewood Unified School District
03.2001 - 06.2005
  • Created specialized classroom environment and sheltered teaching plans to facilitate English language learning.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and modalities, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Garden Grove Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.


Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Diocese of Orange
09.1991 - 06.1999
  • Planned lessons and assessed students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Emphasis in English Composition

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Classroom organization and time management
  • Behavioral management / conflict resolution
  • Special needs care and IEP development
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Individualized instruction
  • Special needs instruction / IEP planning
  • Motivating students
  • Literacy development
  • Excellent math instruction

Certification

  • California Multisubject Teaching Credential, lapsed
  • Cross Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)

Timeline

English and Composition Tutor

De En Temple
01.2017 - 03.2020

Teacher, Special Education Intern

Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2007 - 06.2008

Caregiver for Disabled Son

Self Employed
06.2006 - Current

Third Grade Teacher, Transition to English

Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2005 - 06.2006

Third Grace Teacher, Transition to English

Inglewood Unified School District
03.2001 - 06.2005

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Garden Grove Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2000

Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Diocese of Orange
09.1991 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Emphasis in English Composition

California State University, Long Beach

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