Loreal Harris
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate substitute teacher with a distinguished knowledge of child development. Adept at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while ensuring a fun classroom environment. Enthusiastic educator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading classrooms and executing lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages, creating positive classroom environments and effectively managing student behavior. Highly organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Intern
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher with grading projects, homework and assignments.
- Served as mentor to students, answered questions, provided tutoring services and offered one-on-one lesson reviews.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment for all.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that allowed students to explore new interests and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
08.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
Kingwood, TX
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
Davenport, IA
03.2020 - 01.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized behavioral treatment plans.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment by consistently modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with clients.
- Led interdisciplinary case conferences, fostering collaboration among team members for better client outcomes.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Supervised and mentored junior Behavioral Health Technicians for professional development and skill improvement.
Program Coordinator
REM Iowa Community Service
Davenport, IA
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- 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, IN06.2008
Skills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Creative problem-solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Special needs support
- Behavior management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- MS Office
- Documentation and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Career counseling
- Curriculum planning
Infection Control and Prevention
Certification
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Teaching Intern
Houston ISD
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pasadena ISD
08.2022 - 08.2024
Lead Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
02.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Genesis Healthcare System
03.2020 - 01.2022
Program Coordinator
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