Vaneeka Harris
Assistant Principal
Pearland,TX
Summary
Instructional leader and educational administrator offering 5 years of experience as Assistant Principal for high school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of programs focused on student achievement. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate and servant leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Assistant Principal
Pasadena Memorial High School
08.2018 - Current
- Supported the principal in developing long-term strategic plans for continuous improvement by setting goals, gathering data, and monitoring progress towards established objectives.
- Championed innovative teaching methods by encouraging educators to adopt new technologies and pedagogical approaches in their classrooms.
- Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior management strategies and promoting a safe learning environment.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Managed budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure optimal use of resources and maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Developed and executed professional development programs for staff, fostering a growth mindset and increasing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the high school including supervision of staff members.
Secondary Science Teacher
South Houston High School
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and professional responsibilities.
- Developed assessments that accurately measured student progress toward mastery of standards and provided actionable feedback for improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting collaboration in support of student success.
- Boosted student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Lead Teacher of the Science Department.
- Curriculum Writer for the District in Integrated Physics and Chemistry (2011) and Chemistry (2012-2017).
- Developed a curriculum for a specialized group of students to increase student achievement on TAKS from 90% to 96% passing.
Assistant Program Manager Intern
J. Frank Dobie High School
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Internship as Assistant Program Manager in training during Summer 2017.
- Performed daily tasks and duties of a Summer School Program Manager including but not limited to organizing and assigning classrooms, class scheduling, and teacher assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with changing demands, prioritizing tasks effectively to accommodate new challenges or responsibilities.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills while working towards shared goals.
- Exceeded expectations by proactively identifying areas of need within the office and offering assistance, even when not specifically assigned to the task.
Assistant Principal Intern
Pasadena Memorial High School
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Internship as Assistant Program Manager in training during Summer 2016.
- Internship as Assistant Program Manager in training during Summer 2015.
- Aspiring Administrators Academy Intern 2015
- Performed daily tasks and duties of a Summer School Program Manager including but not limited to organizing and assigning classrooms, class scheduling, and teacher assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with changing demands, prioritizing tasks effectively to accommodate new challenges or responsibilities.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills while working towards shared goals.
- Exceeded expectations by proactively identifying areas of need within the office and offering assistance, even when not specifically assigned to the task.
- Collaborated with other administrators to evaluate teacher performance using observation tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Parent-teacher relations
References
Michael Adams, Principal
Pasadena Memorial High School
832-776-1122
MAdams@pasadenaisd.org
Jon Thompson, Dean
Pasadena Memorial Early College High School
832-368-3807
JThompson@pasadenaisd.org
Jessica Swenson, Principal
South Houston Intermediate School
281-682-0957
JSwenson@pasadenaisd.org
Timeline
High School Assistant Principal
Pasadena Memorial High School
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Program Manager Intern
J. Frank Dobie High School
05.2017 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal Intern
Pasadena Memorial High School
10.2015 - 06.2016
Secondary Science Teacher
South Houston High School
08.2010 - 05.2018
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
05.2001 -
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