John Harris
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
I am a young developing professional that has worked in classroom and community spaces as a Leading Men Fellow literacy tutor with two years of experience working for The Literacy Lab in preschool classrooms. As the Youth Representative for an nonprofit organization I work with the youth and community leaders in the village of Lincoln Heights to not only close the gap in education, but to also provide opportunities for career and college success for the youth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Tutor
The Literacy Lab
2021.08 - Current
- Improved student literacy by implementing a specialized tutoring curriculum to preschool students.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify struggling students and develop targeted intervention strategies.
- Boosted student confidence in reading and writing, providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Assessed student progress three times a year through PELI assessments.
Youth Representative
The Heights Movement
2018.08 - Current
- Created a vegetable farm to sell fresh produce and solve the food desert issue in Lincoln Heights.
- Built and opened an Innovation Center which has local programming that are free for residents.
- Created a partnership with Princeton Middle School to create job opportunities for young kids to work.
- Yearly holiday events to strengthen community engagement.
- Founder of Lincoln Heights From Boys to Men program to assist young boys without fathers deal with the hardships of growing up without a father.
- My Brother Keeper Chapter Lincoln Heights, the first MBK chapter in Cincinnati area working alongside the Obama Foundation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05.2025
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Skills
- Teaching
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising Events
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Workshop Facilitation
- Effective Communication
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Received the 2022 Changemaker Award from United Way.
- Removed Cincinnati Police Department Gun Range from Lincoln Heights which was causing lead pollution in water and soil.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Hiking and Weight Lifting
- Urban Farming
- Muay Thai
- Reading and Creative Writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Literacy Tutor
The Literacy Lab
2021.08 - Current
Youth Representative
The Heights Movement
2018.08 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
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