Nichelle Harris
Lancaster,Texas
Summary
With a proven track record at Dallas Independent School District, I excel in developing Individual Education Plans and fostering inclusive learning environments. My expertise in MS Excel and strong communication skills have significantly contributed to enhancing educational outcomes. Renowned for critical thinking and crisis management, I consistently achieve positive student progress.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency
01.2018 - Current
- The Case Manager will develop, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches and maintains clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives
- Create an environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for leaning, manage classroom procedures and materials, manage student’s behavior, and organize physical space
- Assist student to transition
Transition Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives
- Create an environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for leaning, manage classroom procedures and materials, manage student’s behavior, and organize physical space
- Assist student to transition to the regular classrooms
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives
- Create an environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for leaning, manage classroom procedures and materials, manage student’s behavior, and organize physical space
Special Education Teacher
Ft.Worth! Can Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Worked with children and youths who have a complex of disabilities
- Collaborate with students, parents, and others members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
- Collaborate with the general educators; adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Provided instructional education to teachers in designing and teaching appropriate curriculum
Intervention Coach
DeSoto Independent School District
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Assisted school administration in improving the school achievement of under-performing students by providing on-going professional development and direct coaching using the most effective strategies for teaching
- Reviewed assessments and data collection process and collaboration with building administrators and teachers to analyze data and interpret results to improve instruction
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Can! Academy
09.2000 - 08.2008
- Worked with children and youths who have a complex of disabilities
- Collaborate with students, parents, and others members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
- Collaborate with the general educators; adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities
- Provided instructional education to teachers in designing and teaching appropriate curriculum
- Assign work geared toward each student’s needs and abilities
Special Services Specialist
Head Start of Greater Dallas
08.1997 - 09.2000
- Identified, enrolled and maintained the required 10% enrollment of children with various disabilities, categorically diagnosed by authorized professionals
- Organized and facilitate Staffing/IEP/Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (A.R.D) meetings with children with special needs
- Conducted special focus groups with parents of children with special needs, and working with them on understanding needs of their children
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Collaborate with students, parents, and others members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
- Planed and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflected understanding of learning styles and needs of students
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M- Commerce
Texas05.1997
Education and Social Services Magnet -
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas06.1988
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Strong Communication
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Organized
References
- Marcia Bell, (817) 845-0417, Marciabell15@yahoo.com, Grand Prairie ISD, Diagnostician
- Kristi Chew, (214) 629-6713, Lancaster ISD, Special Education Teacher
- Nikeesia Ranson, (972) 213-8212, nikki@cherishedimpressionscpa.com, Cherished Impressions CPA, CEO
Educational Committees
- Behavior Improvement Plan
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- Special Services Planning Committee
- At-Risk Teenager Advisory Committee
- Awards Committee
- Campus Improvement Plan Committee
- Special Education Instructional Planning Team
- Response To Intervention
Teacher Certification
10/2011, Special Education (EC-12)
Certification
- Abuse & Neglect Training
- Cybersecurity Training
- Normalcy Training
- Prevention of Aggression and Physical Holds 80/20
- Psychotropic Medication Training
- Recognize and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse Training
- TBRI Training
- Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care Training
Timeline
Case Manager
Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency
01.2018 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2016 - 01.2018
Transition Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2016
Functional Living Skills Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
01.2012 - 08.2014
Special Education Teacher
Ft.Worth! Can Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011
Intervention Coach
DeSoto Independent School District
09.2009 - 09.2010
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Can! Academy
09.2000 - 08.2008
Special Services Specialist
Head Start of Greater Dallas
08.1997 - 09.2000
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Abuse & Neglect Training
- Cybersecurity Training
- Normalcy Training
- Prevention of Aggression and Physical Holds 80/20
- Psychotropic Medication Training
- Recognize and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse Training
- TBRI Training
- Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care Training
Master of Arts - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M- Commerce
Education and Social Services Magnet -
Dallas Independent School District
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