Loreal Harris
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasadena ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
Untied States Postal Service
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Wrote detailed trip reports with notable details about road conditions, weather, and obstacles encountered.
- Kept inventories of stamps and other supplies and re-stocked as necessary to prepare for customer needs.
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
REM Iowa Community Service
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA06.2026
High School Diploma -
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago, IN06.2006
Skills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Creative problem-solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Multicultural awareness
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Special needs support
- Behavior management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Records Management
- MS Office
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Infection Control and Prevention
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
Untied States Postal Service
02.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasadena ISD
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
02.2022 - 10.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
03.2020 - 01.2023
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
REM Iowa Community Service
08.2015 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
High School Diploma -
East Chicago Central High School
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