Barook L. Harris
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Dynamic Special Education professional with a proven track record at Eastern SHS, excelling in IEP compliance and data analysis. Adept at fostering team collaboration and advocating for students, I have successfully implemented behavior management strategies and facilitated critical meetings, ensuring legal guidelines are met while promoting student success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEA Representative
Eastern SHS
Washington
01.2015 - Current
- Assist with building and organizing a legally compliant Special Education department for 185+ students.
- Assist in maintaining 100% IEP/Transition compliance.
- Participated in resolution/HOD meetings as an “Expert Witness”.
- Facilitate IEP, MDT, AED, and Manifestation meetings.
- Analyzed information from educational and medical records, consulted with other professionals, and Diagnosticians to assess clients’ abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
- Supervised department staff, ensuring all legal guidelines and mandates were implemented.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure all students receive appropriate instruction as stated on their IEP.
- Collaborate with parents, administrators and service providers to determine age-appropriate functional goals to ensure student success.
- Confer with parents, teachers, counselors & administrators to resolve students’ behavioral & academic difficulties.
Special Education Teacher, grades 9-12
Eastern SHS
Washington
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Case manager for students with disabilities to ensure service delivery and implementation of IEP’s.
- Responsibilities include interfacing with school social worker, paraprofessional and outside referral agencies on behalf of students, coordinating the instructional programs, developing appropriate Individual Education Plans along with coordinating meetings, and designing and monitoring specialized behavior management programs.
- Co-taught math and implemented learning activities that facilitated the growth of students who were mentally, behaviorally, and physically challenged.
Tutor
A to Z Tutoring
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Special Education Teacher, grades 9-12
Oak Hill Academy
Laurel
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Case manager for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed incarcerated youth.
- Responsibilities include interfacing with outside referral agencies on behalf of students, coordinating the instructional programs, developing appropriate Individual Education Plans, and creating monthly treatment plans with support staff, (e.g. Social Worker, Psychologist, Treatment Team Coordinator, Unit Manager, Mental Health, School Nurse).
Mentor
Community Counseling & Mentoring Services
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
Social Studies Teacher, grades 9-12
Oak Hill Academy
Laurel
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Prepared educational objectives and lesson plans for two disciplines.
- Worked with individuals, small groups, and large groups using a variety of teaching strategies.
- Create monthly treatment plans with support staff, (e.g. Social Worker, Psychologist, Treatment Team Coordinator, Unit Manager, Mental Health, School Nurse).
- Worked extensively with the following subject Areas; DC History & Gov. and World Geography.
Head JV Basketball Coach
Oak Hill Academy
Washington
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Organized and supervised practice sessions, skill drills, game play and post-game analysis.
Tutor
DC Tutors
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Education
B.A. - Political Science and History
St. Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA01.1996
Some College (No Degree) - District of Columbia Certification-Special Education Credentials
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - Special Education
Trinity College
Washington, DCSkills
- IEP compliance
- Data analysis
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Legal guidelines
- Meeting facilitation
- Parent communication
- Instructional planning
- Time management
- Student advocacy
- Case management
- Team management
- Strong leadership
Awards
- Teacher-of-the-Year, 2002
- Perfect Attendance, 1997
References
Available Upon Request
Coaching Experience
Head JV Basketball Coach, 01/01/98, 12/31/01
Related Experience
- Tutor, A to Z Tutoring, 01/01/07, 12/31/09
- Community Counseling & Mentoring Services, 01/01/03, 12/31/04
- Tutor, DC Tutors, 01/01/00, 12/31/00
Certification
- Special Education Non-Categorical
Accomplishments
- Highly Effective Evaluation 2023-2025
- Teacher of the year Oak Hill Academy 2006
Timeline
LEA Representative
Eastern SHS
01.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher, grades 9-12
Eastern SHS
01.2007 - 01.2015
Tutor
A to Z Tutoring
01.2007 - 01.2009
Mentor
Community Counseling & Mentoring Services
01.2003 - 01.2004
Special Education Teacher, grades 9-12
Oak Hill Academy
01.2002 - 01.2007
Tutor
DC Tutors
01.2000 - 12.2000
Social Studies Teacher, grades 9-12
Oak Hill Academy
01.1998 - 01.2001
Head JV Basketball Coach
Oak Hill Academy
01.1998 - 01.2001
B.A. - Political Science and History
St. Paul’s College
Some College (No Degree) - District of Columbia Certification-Special Education Credentials
University of The District of Columbia
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Trinity College
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