Stephanie Harris
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 14 years of teaching in early childhood. Well versed in developing and implementing Creative Curriculum. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2008 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Served as LSC teacher representative for ten years.
- Served as a member of the ILT for four years
- Conducted classroom observations around accountable talk and Skyline.
- Created and presented presentations for Ready, Set, Teach early childhood conferences.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2008
Skills
- Strong communication skills including speaking, presenting, listening, and writing
- Instructional expertise in Creative Curriculum, Google and ASPEN
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Skilled in analyzing data to provide coaching and support to teachers
- Knowledge of modern teaching and learning practices
- Ability to collaborate, lead and effectively communicate with peers in early childhood
Certification
- 04 Teaching Certficate
Timeline
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Northern Illinois University