Obadiah Harris
Corinth
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership, education, instructional coaching, and community engagement. Skilled in mentoring educators and developing tailored reading interventions that enhance student outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment that supports diverse student needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Denton ISD
Shady Shores
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed student reading levels using various diagnostic tools and assessments.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions to enhance reading skills based on data analysis.
- Designed individualized reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Developed engaging materials that improved reading fluency and expanded vocabulary growth.
- Collaborated with specialists from speech therapy and occupational therapy to support student needs within assigned caseloads.
- Achieved a 90% passing rate among students successfully exiting the program in the first year.
- Expanded use of digital learning software, such as IXL, SAVAAS, NEWSELA, Google Classroom, and EdPuzzle for varied instruction.
504 Coordinator
Denton ISD
Shady Shores
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated Section 504 compliance training for staff, fostering a thorough understanding of regulations and promoting adherence across the school.
- Managed Section 504 grievance procedures in accordance with state statutes.
- Established procedural safeguards that protected students from disability discrimination, ensuring their rights and access to educational resources.
- Organized and maintained digital files to improve information accessibility and ensure security for sensitive student data.
- Coached employees in handling difficult or complex problems regarding student regression.
Assistant Principal Intern
Denton ISD
Shady Shores
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Coordinated school events to enhance community engagement and participation.
- Supported staff evaluations and led professional development planning to boost teacher effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administrators to review and implement school policies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced positive discipline strategies.
- Developed strategies for improving school climate through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Developed a platform for instructional practices using Gallup strengths data to guide decision-making.
- Assessed teacher instructional techniques and provided constructive feedback.
Eighth Grade Reading Teacher
Denton ISD
Shady Shores
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Achieved top 2 ranking in state test results for the campus, and top 5 ranking in the school district.
- Led professional development initiatives on alternative assessment techniques, improving educators' ability to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Coordinated family literacy nights to foster parent involvement in reading activities, strengthening home-school connections.
- As an instructional coach, I spearheaded a team that introduced a new professional learning model that improved student outcomes.
- Executed Saturday school intervention program, enhancing previous passing rate by 12%
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
Carrollton
08.2006 - 05.2013
- Attained 100% STAAR passer rate during second year of teaching.
- Developed lessons for AP, Reading Improvement, and the Read 180 Intervention classes.
- Designed Saturday School Intervention program for students underperforming on the first state test attempt, yielding 19% improvement in retest success rate.
- Implemented the Ambassador's program for disenfranchised boys.
- Campus management team member
- Facilitated weekly meetings on student concerns, progress, and data.
Teen Program Coordinator
City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation
New York
10.2003 - 04.2005
- Designed and implemented engaging programs for teenagers in community parks, fostering social interaction and personal development.
- Coordinated special events that promoted community involvement, strengthening connections between teens and local resources.
- Partnered with local organizations to provide food to the after-school program for inner-city youth.
- Advocated for teens' needs within the organization and community networks.
- Provided training sessions for junior youth mentors to enhance their skills.
- Attended meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on program activities.
Milieu Counselor
The Door Center Of Alternatives
New York
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Delivered crisis intervention and support during critical incidents, ensuring immediate safety and emotional stabilization.
- Coordinated with healthcare and educational professionals to ensure comprehensive support for patients, improving treatment plan outcomes.
- Coached members on effective coping techniques and crafted life skills, boosting resilience and capability to handle challenges.
- Developed and facilitated educational and recreational programs for youth and adults ages 12-22
- Orchestrated building-wide focus groups cultivating tolerance and coexistence among peers of LGBTQIA, unhoused individuals, and various ethnicities in a demanding environment.
- Collaborated with donors, including Nike and Hot97 Radio station, to fund athletic equipment, live events, and scholarship awards.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Austin, TX12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2000
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Community engagement
- Organizational leadership
- Professional development training
- Student engagement strategies
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Digital learning software
- Parent-teacher relations
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- 2000 Skip Prosser Loyalty Award - Xavier University
- 2016 Most Inspirational Teacher Award - Bettye Myers Middle School
- 2021 Hometown Heroes Award - City of Denton
- 2022 Loyalty Award- Bettye Myers Middle School
- 2022 Decade of Employment Recognition - Denton ISD
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Denton ISD
08.2023 - Current
504 Coordinator
Denton ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Principal Intern
Denton ISD
08.2019 - 05.2023
Eighth Grade Reading Teacher
Denton ISD
08.2013 - 05.2018
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
08.2006 - 05.2013
Teen Program Coordinator
City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2003 - 04.2005
Milieu Counselor
The Door Center Of Alternatives
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Xavier University