Keith Harris
Summary
Innovative Educator bringing 10+-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Algebra 1 Teacher
Fayette County Schools
Somerville, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Math & Science Teacher
Tipton County Schools
Covington, TN
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Math Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Math Instructor
Fayette County Schools
Somerville, TN
10.2009 - 05.2014
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for [Type] math course.
- Taught up to 30 students per class period how to set up and solve various math problems.
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN07.2012
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.1984
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN06.1981
Skills
- Educational Support
- Technology Integration
- Diverse Student Populations
- Student Engagement
- Online Systems
Accomplishments
Managed and owned a successful real estate, insurance
and financial services for over 10 years
Years of mid-management experience in manufacturing
Managed food processing, packaging and quality assurance for major food corporations. Selected, trained and directed new and existing
employees in safety & health practices, GMP's and OSHA standards applications.
Timeline
Algebra 1 Teacher
Fayette County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Math & Science Teacher
Tipton County Schools
10.2015 - 05.2018
Math Teacher
Memphis City Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
Math Instructor
Fayette County Schools
10.2009 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
Freed-Hardeman University
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
The University of Tennessee - Martin
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