Kandi Harris
Educator
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Master Teacher with over 24 years of experience in developing engaging lesson plans and facilitating professional development workshops. Known for mentoring new teachers and implementing effective student assessment strategies to promote academic success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Teacher
NYC Department of Education
The Bronx, New York
09.1999 - 07.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for fellow educators.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Coached teachers in best practices related to classroom management, curriculum planning, and instruction techniques.
- Facilitated small group activities that focused on problem solving strategies, critical thinking skills, and creative writing projects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create professional development programs for faculty and staff.
- Incorporated current events into daily discussions in order to foster global awareness among students.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Wrote a successful grants for the renovation of the high school's auditorium
- Partnered with organizations on Broadway to provide no cost theater tickets to students on a monthly basis
Lecturer in English
Fordham University
The Bronx, New York
02.1996 - 08.1999
- Lecturer for "American Literary Pluralism"
- Lecturer for "African Americam Women;: Literature and Culture"
- Adjunct Professor of Composition and Rhetoric
Adjunct Professor of English
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York
09.1996 - 02.1998
- Course taught: "Language, Thought, and Critical Analysis"
- Course taught: "Modes of Literary Analysis"
- Course taught: "Translating Experience into Esssay"
Adjunct Profressor
New York University
New York, New York
09.1995 - 02.1997
- Course taught "Major Comparative Literature of the 20th Century"
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
Adjunct Professor of English
The City College Of New York
New York, New York
09.1992 - 06.1996
- Developed and taught English composition courses to students of all levels, from remedial to advanced.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Edited student work for grammar, spelling, punctuation, organization, and content accuracy.
- Provided support for student writing projects, including essay assignments and research papers.
Education
M.Phil of English -
The CUNY Graduate Center
New York, NY02-1998
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hunter College
New York (City), NY02-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English And American Literature
New York University
New York (City), NY05-1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Faculty collaboration
- Grant Writing
- Design literary displays
Certification
NYS Teaching Certification
Accomplishments
Thurgood Marshall Educator of the Year, 2007
Affiliations
Member of the Modern Language Association
Timeline
Master Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1999 - 07.2023
Adjunct Professor of English
The College of New Rochelle
09.1996 - 02.1998
Lecturer in English
Fordham University
02.1996 - 08.1999
Adjunct Profressor
New York University
09.1995 - 02.1997
Adjunct Professor of English
The City College Of New York
09.1992 - 06.1996
M.Phil of English -
The CUNY Graduate Center
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - English And American Literature
New York University