SHAWIA HARRIS 308 SALEM ST CONCORD NC 28025 (704)723-4780 shawiaharris@yahoo.

com

Summary: High performance individual. Quick learner, excellent communication and

team player. Enjoy working with children and families. Possess work experience in conducting interviews, client referrals, behavioral modification, case study, mentoring and tutoring, and leadership capability.
Education: Educational Specialist (Ed.S), Liberty University, VA, May 2012 Masters of Arts, Educational Technology, Liberty University, VA, May 2014 Masters of Arts, Executive Leadership, Liberty University, VA, May 2010 Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC, May 2005 Minor: Sociology Associate of Liberal Arts, Rowan Community College, Concord, NC, May 2003 Graduated with Honors Basic knowledge of Spanish, SPSS Application Honors& Activities Academic Scholarship to Pfeiffer University Wachovia scholarships at RCCC Deans List Parent Mentor Training Program Evaluation Related Work Experience: Work First Social Worker II: Work with single parents to obtain work experience Assist families with developing goals and objectives to be self sufficient Assist clients with addressing strengths and needs Identify and address barriers that clients have in maintaining employment Conduct assessments to detect emotional health and substance abuse issues Economic Service Income Maintenance: Interview clients, and collect information to determine eligibility Investigate all information provided by client to determine validity of information React to reported changes from client and other government agency Complete all reviews to determine ongoing eligibility Family Resource Coordinator: Urban Ministries of Cabarrus County, May August 2004 Conducted crisis interviews Filed family information Referred clients to other community agencies Assisted clients with needed resources Teacher Assistance: McKnight Head Start, Kannapolis, N.C., December 2003-May 2004 Supervised 4-year old classroom Taught skills to prepare children for kindergarten Assisted lead teacher in classroom activities Conducted case study on student Incorporated behavior modification techniques

Front Desk Clerk: Microtel Inn and Suites, Concord, N.C., March 2002-February 2003 Assisted customers during stay Conducted problem resolution Co-founder : Logan Community Boys and Girls Organization, June 2000- September 2001 Mentored at risk youth Taught coping techniques Modified problematic behaviors Tutored students with homework Advocate for children in community Other Employment in Manufacturing (1993-1998)