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Leon Harris
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Jefferson State Community College, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Expert in lesson planning and curriculum implementation, fostering engaging learning environments. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods and maintaining open communication with parents to support student success.
Professional educator with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Jefferson County, Al.
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Jefferson State Community College
05.1998 - 08.2010
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Principal
Vincent High School
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALMaster of Arts - American History
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSchool Administration Certification
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Behavior management
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Technology integration
- Learning strategies
Accomplishments
- President of the St. Clair County Coaches Association
- Published a book, It's Where You Finish That Counts: The James Russell Story, in 2015
- Published several other books on the Kindle Direct Publishing platform since.
- Presently engaged in a class to learn HTML and CSS coding.
- Teach a teleconference Sunday School Class every Sunday morning since October 2020.
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Jefferson County, Al.
05.2011 - 08.2019
Teacher
Jefferson State Community College
05.1998 - 08.2010
Principal
Vincent High School
08.1994 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Alabama State University
Master of Arts - American History
University of Montevallo
School Administration Certification
University of Montevallo
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