Mykel Harris
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement and providing a safe environment for all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
St. Mary's Ryken Catholic High School
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Internal Suspension Coordinator
Broward County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Established positive and effective communication among administration, students, and teachers.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, and ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized school based policies to maintain responsible and safe behaviors.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences : Physical Therapy
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05.2016
Skills
- Head Teacher Support
- Social Skills Development
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Trained in CPI
- Disability Assessment Testing
Certification
Certified Special Education Teacher
Grades 6-12 (MD)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2023
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
St. Mary's Ryken Catholic High School
08.2018 - 03.2019
Internal Suspension Coordinator
Broward County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Health Sciences : Physical Therapy
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francis Marion University