Harris, Brittany

425 Krumsville Rd. Kutztown, PA 19530

484-661-6056 | bharr915@live.kutztown.edu
https://b-harris.weebly.com

Skills
Developing a rapport with students
Expertise in teaching assistance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very organized, great attention to detail
Working cooperatively with others
Microsoft Office
Google Drive
Adobe Acrobat
Proficient in the use of both PC and Apple computers

Education
M.Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Reading Specialist Certification Summer 2019
ESL Endorsement
GPA: 4.0
Literacy Curriculum & Instruction PreK-3, 4-8, and Adolescent-HS
ESL: Language Acquisition & English Linguistics
ESL: Instructional Methodology for ELLs
Studying Diverse & Critical Pedagogy

B.A. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA

Elementary Education, PreK-4 December 2015
Spanish Minor
GPA: 3.67
Magna Cum Laude
Fundamentals of Math I and II
English Composition and English Literature
General and Child Psychology
Dispositions & Advocacy
Special Education: 9 credits
Assessment I and II
Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies
Children’s Literature
Early Literacy Development & Acquisition
Instructional Technology in Education

Study Abroad Universidad de Valladolid Valladolid, Spain

5 Week Immersion Summer 2014
6 credits: Culture and Conversation

Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant: Pre-Service Testing Center, Kutztown, PA
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Fall 2017 - Present

 Assist undergraduate students with the Basic Skills Tests (PAPA or
ETS CORE)
 Provide tutoring, study materials, and instructions for testing
procedures and registration
 Monitor incoming freshman and new transfer clearances: check for
completeness, scan, and ensure proper posting to Taskstream
Substitute Teacher 2016 - Present
 Locations: Muhlenberg SD, Kutztown Area SD, Wyomissing SD,
Fleetwood Area SD, and Exeter Township SD
Long-Term Substitute: Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, 3rd grade Wyomissing, PA
 Practiced lesson planning, self-reflection, and matching April - May 2017
objectives with standards
 Followed the principles of the Danielson Framework
 Ensured student safety on a daily basis
Job Coach: Berks Career & Technology Center Oley, PA
 Facilitated job shadows and paid or unpaid internships Feb. 2016 - April 2017
 Fostered employability skills and good work habits
 Assisted students with filling out job applications, completing
resumes, and writing cover letters
 Developed hard skills: working with money, operating a dishwasher,
and filling out a timesheet, etc.
 Conducted monthly performance evaluations
 Provided on-site job support in matters including but not limited to
job tasks, policies, and transportation to and from a job site
 Member: Steering Committee, Work Partners Program
Student Teaching: Muhlenberg Elementary Center, 3rd grade Muhlenberg, PA
 Engaged in the use of anecdotal and running records Fall 2015
 Administered assessments for the purpose of grading
 Utilized reading and writing teaching strategies
 Applied math practices
 Planned Social Studies activities using literature
 Practiced lesson planning, self-reflection, and matching
objectives with standards
Student Teaching: Willow Creek Elementary, Kindergarten Fleetwood, PA
 Engaged in the use of anecdotal and running records Fall 2015
 Developed phonics and phonemic awareness
 Assessed students’ understanding of concepts about print
 Organized and executed a Five Senses unit plan
Professional Semester: Muhlenberg Elementary, 2nd grade Allentown, PA
 Practiced lesson planning, self-reflection, and matching objectives Spring 2015
with standards
 Demonstrated the INTASC Standards through disposition, lesson
planning, assessment, pedagogy, and management
 Followed the principles of the Danielson Framework
 Organized and executed a Geography & Maps unit plan
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Work Experience
Server: Kutztown Fire Co. Social Quarters Kutztown, PA
 Securely handle money, follow food safety requirements, ensure Aug. 2011 - Present
customer satisfaction
Student Worker: Facilities, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
 Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile May 2012 - March 2015
machines, voicemail systems, and personal computers
 Maintained and updated filing, inventory, mailing, and database
systems, either manually or digitally
 Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities, business
transactions, and other clerical activities
 Delivered messages and ran errands
 Inputted data into an existing database using old reports, and/or
transcribed data from one program to another
 Organized archived files, extra materials, and manuals
 Composed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures in
support of clerical operations
Ride Operator: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Allentown, PA
 Operated rides, followed safety procedures, ensured customer April – Oct. 2011
satisfaction

Professional Development

 Online Webinars: Kappa Delta Pi

 Member, Operational Advisory Committee: Service Occupations Program. Berks Oley, PA
Career & Tech. Center 2016-2017
 CPR/Heart Saver/First Aid/Safety Care Training. Berks Career & Tech. Center Oley, PA
2016
 Children’s Literature Conference. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
2015, 2017, 2018
 Classroom Management and Effective Instruction for New Teachers: The Reading, PA
Behavior Instruction Connection. Berks County Intermediate Unit 2016

 Concrete Representational-Abstract: Multiplication & Division Strategies for Reading, PA

Elementary Education. Berks County Intermediate Unit 2016

 * Additional PD available upon request

Affiliations/Memberships

Member, Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society 2013 - Present

Member, Library Outreach Leaders 2014 - 2016