Rita Monika Harris
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Creative classroom teacher offering 18 years of experience developing and implementing Spanish course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Department Chair, District Lead Teacher
Spartanburg District 2 Schools - BS High School
08.2010 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives and deliver well planned differentiated lessons.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Mentor new teachers and supervise practicum teachers enrolled in local college teacher preparation programs.
- Together with fellow district lead teacher, plan and deliver all district World Language professional development.
- Lead and supervise building level world language team of nine teachers.
Classroom Teacher
Oakbrook Preparatory School
08.2002 - 10.2008
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning in German and Spanish.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
No Degree - Coursework For PACE Porgram
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCMaster of Arts - Applied Learning And Instruction
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Best Practices
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Fluent in Spanish and German
Timeline
Teacher, Department Chair, District Lead Teacher
Spartanburg District 2 Schools - BS High School
08.2010 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Oakbrook Preparatory School
08.2002 - 10.2008
No Degree - Coursework For PACE Porgram
University of South Carolina Upstate
Master of Arts - Applied Learning And Instruction
University of South Carolina Upstate
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