Nailah Harris
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Passionate about the growth and development of children and young adults, has only strengthened with each learning experience. Dedicated to helping them explore their intellectual, social, artistic, and emotional capabilities. Guiding individuals in their journey of self-discovery and fostering their overall development is an ultimate goal.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Berta A. Dreyfus
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Worked as a full-time ICT ELA teacher for 6th and 7th grade.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to students with IEP's from lessons constructed on a day to day basis.
- Worked with small groups to re-teach a skill or needed more time to complete a task.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Gramercy Arts HS
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked as Student Support Specialist through their Guidance department to help students remove and complete NX coursework through tutoring and daily/weekly follow up for five months during remote learning.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Wagner High School
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Full-time ISS Social Studies Special Ed Substitute Teacher for 11th and 12th graders.
- Worked with various co-teachers to help manage the classroom, encouraged student participation, and provided individual instruction, as necessary
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Berta A. Dreyfus
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Worked as a day-to-day substitute as well as a long-term 6th grade Science Teacher
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
I.S. 61 William A. Morris
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Long Term Substitute Teacher in a 7th grade ICT class
- Provided individual instruction as necessary
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Various Schools
10.2009 - 06.2015
- Long-term and day-to-day substitute teacher in a variety of schools
- Utilized many different teaching strategies to maximize student engagement in the classroom
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
I.S. 78 Roy H. Mann
10.2006 - 06.2009
- Worked as a full time teacher for three years in English/Literacy in 7th and 8th grades
- Engaged in lesson planning through collaborations with other teachers
- Increased growth within each class for the yearly state exams
- Curated, used, and shared numerous resources to prepare all students to attain a level of excellence
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
MS - General and Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY05.2015
BS - Mass Media Communication/Broadcast Journalism
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.1997
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Individual education plans IEP's
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Wagner High School, Substituted many times for the Music Department., Academic advisor for one of the Caribbean dance clubs., Volunteered at the Student International Festival.
- I.S. 78 Roy H. Mann, Directed the school choir for graduation., Volunteered and worked with Arista and Archon Ceremonies.
Certification
Early Childhood Education - Birth to Grade 6
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Berta A. Dreyfus
09.2021 - 06.2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Gramercy Arts HS
02.2021 - 06.2021
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Wagner High School
09.2018 - 06.2020
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Berta A. Dreyfus
09.2015 - 06.2018
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
I.S. 61 William A. Morris
01.2015 - 06.2015
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Various Schools
10.2009 - 06.2015
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
I.S. 78 Roy H. Mann
10.2006 - 06.2009
Early Childhood Education - Birth to Grade 6
MS - General and Special Education
Touro College
BS - Mass Media Communication/Broadcast Journalism
Oral Roberts University
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