Sheandrea Harris
Benton,LA
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 9 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for 20 plus students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Bossier Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication channels such as newsletters, conferences, and volunteer opportunities within the classroom.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing targeted instruction to boost academic achievement.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Enhanced classroom management, establishing a positive learning environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices and overall school culture, contributing valuable insights as a seasoned educator.
- Organized class field trips that enriched the curriculum, allowing students to make connections between classroom content and real-world experiences.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Teacher's Assistant
Kid's Company Daycare
09.2022 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.
- Can manage to teach 20 students per day.
Teacher
Bossier Head Start
04.2016 - 07.2023
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Can manage to work with 20 students each day.
Student Resident
Kingston Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, ARMaster of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Family And Children Services in Early Childhood
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Plain Dealing High School
Plain Dealing, LA05.2010
Skills
- Class Coordination
- Teacher Observation
- Academic Record Keeping
- Classroom Supervision
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Bossier Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Resident
Kingston Elementary School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Kid's Company Daycare
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bossier Head Start
04.2016 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Arkansas University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Children Services in Early Childhood
Jackson State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
Plain Dealing High School