Assistant Director

Posted on: 2006-08-04

1128 Main Street Darby, PA 10923 Day Phone#: 858-395-4306 Evening # 484-494-6260 E-mail: [email protected] Keah Marie Harris Objective To obtain a full time position as a teaching member of a community built for learning and growing. Experience June 2003-July 2005 Health Center #5 Philadelphia, PA Assistant Director of the Junior Achievement Club Developed creative thematic units and lesson plans that met or exceeded standards set by local and state governments, as well as the school district of Philadelphia. Independently implemented these lessons with a group of 10 students whose ages ranged from five to seven. Co-supervised a group of 30 students, ages three through eleven, during snack and play activities. Assisted staff in snack preparation and housekeeping duties. Directed all staff by: orienting them to job responsibilities, expectations, daily support and correction, verbal and written counseling statements, and giving guidance on career goals. Appraised employed personnel semi-annually as to performance and responsibilities and recommended salary adjustments. September 2002-August 2003 B. B. Comieges Elementary School Philadelphia, PA Teaching Assistant- Kindergarten ages four through six Assisted head teacher with teaching and supervising duties. Assisted individual students with desk work and questions. Facilitated inclusion in a cooperative learning setting. Helped maintain focus and interest of students. Assisted in carrying out disciplinary procedures with students. Helped three groups of students complete the city wide '100 book challenge". Administered curriculum that helped raise scores on local M.A.T. testing. June 2001-August 2001 Lil' tikes Preschool Springfield, PA Teaching Assistant-Pre-K ages Three through Five Developed developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for students ages 2-5. Assisted in play and learning activities, as well as potty training procedures. Supervised play activities and field trips. Assisted staff in snack time and housekeeping duties. Facilitated parent sign in/out procedures. Education 2000-2005 Temple University Philadelphia, PA B.S. Degree in Elementary/Special Education Personal Teaching Philosophy Please refer to my cover letter. References: Available upon request.