Harris Meh
MINNEAPOLIS,MN
Summary
Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
10.2012 - Current
Instructor
Saint Paul Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Taught grades 7 and 8 mathematics.
- Observed new teachers, sharing best practices and facilitating professional development sessions.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
04.1996 - 10.2008
- Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and improve performance overall.
- Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and interactive class discussions.
- Held regularly-scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students fully in the learning process.
- Inspired students to translate their academic interests into the real world by taking positive actions.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments, promoting peer-to-peer interaction and problem-solving skills.
Instructor
Cedar Riverside Community School
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Taught and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Created materials for course websites to make updated handouts and other resources available to students at all times.
- Prepared classes for teaching sessions including development of written class and homework plans.
- Instructed students, evaluated performance and facilitated efforts to advance student achievement.
- Created classroom environment that enabled students to learn while keeping students interested and attentive.
- Modified lessons to meet requirements of special needs students and individuals of cultural diversity.
- Developed lesson plans that meet requirements of curriculum guidelines for each grade level (grades 9 to 12).
- Designed activities, projects and field trips to help drive home concepts.
- Performed additional tasks such as monitoring hallways, study hall, or others as assigned by the school administration.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics Secondary Education
University of Liberia
01.1983
Masters of Arts - Education (Curriculum & Instruction)
University of St. Thomas
01.1998
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
St. Mary’s University
Minneapolis01-2026
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Computer literate
- Student leadership
- Self-motivated
- Resourceful
- Team member
- Lesson planning
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Multi-media teaching tools
- Record keeping
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Innovative teaching tools
- Cultivating student leadership
- Natural leader
- Inspiring lecturer
- Linear algebra
- Differential equations
Organizations
- Education Minnesota
- Teachers Retirement Association
Professional Development
- Minnesota Mathematics License (grades 7-12)
- Substitute Teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools, 10/12, present
Timeline
Instructor
Saint Paul Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
10.2012 - Current
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
04.1996 - 10.2008
Instructor
Cedar Riverside Community School
01.1994 - 01.1995
Masters of Arts - Education (Curriculum & Instruction)
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics Secondary Education
University of Liberia
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
St. Mary’s University