Willie Harris
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction. Experienced SPED Asst, offering ten plus-year background in high school education. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with students, parents and school faculty and staff. Passionate about helping children develop physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills. Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant, SPED
Shelby County Schools-Southwind High School
Memphis, TN
09.2018 - Current
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Organized and distributed homework, textbooks, classroom supplies and other learning materials.
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
Study Hall Monitor
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Supported teachers by preparing wall charts and hand-outs.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Behavior Technician
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
- Adhered strictly to federal, state and local guidelines in relation to hospital standards.
Behavioral Health Technician
Compass Intervention Center
Memphis, TN
03.2004 - 06.2010
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Recreation Assistant
Shelby Training Center
Memphis, TN
07.2002 - 08.2006
- Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.
- Monitored group safety and quickly intervened to end unsafe behaviors.
- Conducted well-being classes to promote, preserve and restore health.
- Planned and implemented programs to help participants build physical strength and stamina.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Established, identified and assessed event goals and intended outcomes.
Courier
Federal Express
Memphis, TN
08.1984 - 01.2001
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Quickly responded to customer inquiries to improve business relationships.
- Communicated with dispatchers, management and colleagues to form lasting partnerships.
- Documented pickups and deliveries and submitted reports after shift.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Answered shipment and delivery questions concerning estimated times of arrival.
- Alerted customers to weather-related pickup or delivery delays.
- Picked up medical specimens from local care providers for delivery to laboratory.
- Managed product receipt, storage, identification and delivery.
- Processed cash, credit card and check payment for services.
- Reported issues to supervisors resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Delivered items to customers and presented invoices for payments.
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery progress and route detours.
- Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality.
- Inspected and monitored delivery vehicle and performed basic maintenance.
- Loaded vehicles, balanced loads and secured items against loss or damage during transportation.
- Documented items transported, recipient information and problems.
- Complied with local safety and traffic laws when traveling on foot or via bicycle or vehicle.
- Obtained official signatures and required payments for different types of deliveries.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
Education
University Studies - Communications
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2019
High School Diploma -
Messick High School
Memphis,TN05.1978
Affiliations
Member of JSU basketball team 1978-82, team captain 80-82.
Member of Hope center Mentoring Program,2017,2020, Volunteer mentor for students in the Horn Lake area.
Member of The Harlem Legends Basketball Entertainers.
Timeline
Education Assistant, SPED
Shelby County Schools-Southwind High School
09.2018 - Current
Study Hall Monitor
Shelby County Schools
02.2012 - 09.2018
Behavior Technician
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
02.2010 - 09.2013
Behavioral Health Technician
Compass Intervention Center
03.2004 - 06.2010
Recreation Assistant
Shelby Training Center
07.2002 - 08.2006
Courier
Federal Express
08.1984 - 01.2001
University Studies - Communications
Jackson State University
High School Diploma -
Messick High School
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