Emily Harris

804-467-0931 | pritipiktures@aol.com | (Amherst, VA, 24521)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a passionate and creative educator, I am seeking a position as a Secondary English

Teacher in a public or private school in the area. I have a bachelor’s degree in English and

Secondary Education, a Collegiate Professional Teaching License, and hands-on experience from

student teaching in Virginia Beach. It is my goal to make an impact by challenging students to

pursue their potential, through learning, knowledge, wisdom and understanding. It is also my goal

to help students develop a passion for, if even at the very least, a respect for, English.

EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching March 4, 2024—April 26, 2024
[In Progress]—Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach VA
Student Teaching January 8, 2024—March 1, 2024
Atlantic Shores, Virginia Beach VA

High School Practicum October 25, 2023 – December 6, 2023

Princess Anne High School, Virginia Beach VA
Middle School Practicum February 15, 2023—April 20, 2023
Old Donation Middle School, Virginia Beach, VA

SKILLS

▪ Classroom Management:
o Ability to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
o Ability to develop a good and lasting rapport with students
o Skill in managing student behavior and fostering a respectful atmosphere.
▪ Communication:
o Strong written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
▪ Collaboration:
o Experience working collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
o Willingness to participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive school culture.
▪ Technology Integration:
o Proficiency in using educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
o Ability to incorporate multimedia resources into lessons.
▪ Cultural Competence:
o Sensitivity and awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds in the classroom.
o Ability to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
▪ Problem-Solving:
o Aptitude for identifying and addressing challenges in the classroom.
o Resourcefulness in finding creative solutions to educational issues.
 ▪ Classroom Technology:
● Familiarity with using smartboards, projectors, and other classroom technology.
● Proficiency in educational software and online platforms such as Synergy, Google
Classroom, Canva, and Canvas.

EDUCATION
B.A. English, Concentration in Secondary English Education
Regent University- Graduation Date: May 2024

CERTIFICATIONS
● CPR AED, [American Heart Association] - [Date Completed: 01/02/2023]
● Dyslexia Awareness Module [Virginia Department of Education] [Date Completed: 08/31/2023]
● Building a More Inclusive Community [Date Completed: 08/31/2023]
● CWSE5691: Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for
Educators Module Completion [Date Completed: 08/31/2023]
● Regulations Governing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Elementary and Secondary
Schools in Virginia Modules [Date Completed: 08/31/2023]
● Cultural Competency Training [Date Completed: 04/26/2023]
● Meaningful IEP Meetings: How to Build Relationships and Results [Date Completed:
08/31/2023]

LICENSES
● Collegiate Professional Teaching License [Regent University]—In Progress