Deonica N.

Harris
E-Mail Address: Deonharr@gmail.com PROFILE
Possess masters degree in Educational Administration enhanced by six years of teaching and student guidance experience combined with strong communication skills supported by a bachelors degree in Journalism. Facilitator of the campus Dismissal Committee. Initiated, organized and orchestrated a campus dismissal management system to address safety concerns. Chair of campus based Social Studies curriculum planning. Participate in district think-tank sessions to prepare effective instruction modalities for faculty. Articulate and effective leader with diverse populations of various stakeholders. Consistently maintains excellent relations with students, parents, faculty and administration. Works well as part of a team or independently. Resourceful in developing and implementing creative solutions resulting in increased productivity with enhanced sensitivity to efficiency both administratively and academically.

EDUCATION MASTER OF EDUCATION, WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, 2013

University of Saint Thomas- Houston, Texas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM, 2004

University of Texas at Tyler- Tyler, Texas

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, 2007

Houston, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Fourth Grade Teacher Aldine Independent School District; Ermel Elementary 2012-Present Houston, Texas

Responsible for developing lesson plans for English/language arts, math, science and social studies using instructional materials which provide individualized, small and whole group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student based upon cultural, social, and economic diversity. Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. Stimulate and motivate students by generating excitement and enthusiam; encourage exploration of new concepts, joy in learning and pride in performance. Communicate with parents through various means to discuss students' progress. Create an effective atmosphere for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. Provide educational leadership through serving on committees and executing special projects to further rigourous educational standards.

Teacher Houston Independent School District ; Burrus Elementary

2007-2012 Houston, Texas

Taught second grade from 2007-2010 utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and the district curriculum planning guide in all subject areas. Co-chaired campus ELA Department. Contributed to and participated in the development of a grant for the National Blue Ribbon Award given to the campus in 2010. Received the campus nomination for the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators Teacher of the Year Award in 2009. Taught fourth grade from 2010-2012 emphaszing reading, lanuage arts and writing instruction for the entire grade level.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Instructional Leadership Development Certified (ILD) Standard EC- 4 Texas Teaching Certificate Valid Through 7/31/2014 Gifted and Talented Certified English as a Second Language (Supplemental) Certified