J Morgan Harris
Professional Portfolio
Education
Hampton University
May 2022 - present
Major: Doctorate in Educational Management
GPA: 3.81
Longwood University
August 2019
Major: Professional Endorsement
GPA: 4.0
Old Dominion University
May 2013
Major: Master's in Special Education
GPA: 3.64
Old Dominion University
May 2009
Major: Bachelor's in English - Creative Writing
Minor: Special Education
GPA: 3.0
Experience
Hampton City Schools
July 2021 - present
Supervises English, Special Education, Child Study, 504 & IEP compliance and monitors the progress and data for attendance, discipline, and climate.
Ensures efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment
Collaborates with families and community members
Fairfax County Public Schools
September 2015 - July 2021
Teacher of 9th grade students in an Honors English setting in which students were required to read and analyze various novels, poems, and short stories. Students are instructed in grammar and writing skills
Experience serving as Curriculum Learning Team (CLT) Leader and organized meetings, collaboratively created assessments, and participated in data analysis
Yearbook advisor to 10-12th grade students and supervised the yearbook publication while managing an annual $25,000 expenditure
Hampton City Schools
October 2009 - June 2015
Teacher of 9th grade students in an inclusion setting which serves students with mild
disabilities and those without disabilities
Teacher of 12th grade Honors English in which students are required to read and analyze British Literature along with other challenging course requirements
Experience teaching all grade levels
Taught students material designated by the district and assisted with transition from middle school
Served as a case manager for ten students with varying mild disabilities
Activities
Equity Team
2020 - 2021
Member
Assist and provide schoolwide professional development and resources to ensure inclusion, equality, and equity is provided in the classroom​.
Black Student Union
2019 - 2021
Advisor
Provide guidance to members and an open forum for discussions regarding African American history and culture​
Quill & Scroll Honor Society
August 2017 - 2021
Sponsor
Recruit and recommend membership for student journalists​ who are qualified to join
Observe executive meetings and assist students
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
2007 - present
Parliamentarian
Created bylaws for the chapter
President
Liaison between graduate advisors and members of sorority
Conducted business and chapter meetings
Student Conduct Committee
2006 - 2009
Student Panelist
Participated in student disciplinary appeals and hearings
Determining if sanctions are overly harsh or erroneous
Achievements
Educator of Distinction
Nominated by a student to The National Society of High School Scholars
Dual Licensure
Special Education (General Curriculum K-12) and English
Qualified to teach special education and English classes to students in kindergarten through 12th grade
Golden Key International Honor Society
Graduate study
Recognized as being in the top 15% of my class based on cumulative GPA