Tawanna S.

Harris
6411 Trail View Cir. #303~Chester, VA. 23831 ~ 804-721-8097 ~ thf260a4@westpost.
net
Objective
To obtain a Marketing/Communications position; that utilizes my marketing, writi
ng, teaching, computer and administrative experience with an opportunity for cor
porate growth.
Education
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA. 2010 - Present M.E.
Administration & Supervision
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA (2001 - 2005) | B. A.
Liberal Arts and Education ; Endorsement in English
Experience
Aug. 2008- June 2009 | Teacher, 7th grade English
Sussex County Schools| Sussex, VA
* Created an environment conducive to all learning styles including
inclusion students
* Instructed students in using wide variety of teaching aids to stimulate motiva
tion and active learning with the classroom
* Implemented reading strategies to improve students comprehension and cognitive
thinking
* Provided after-school instruction to students who on academic warning
* Provided peer-evaluation and self reflection on content and literary skills th
at where tested items on Virginia's Standard of Learning Test
* Applied technological approaches to lesson plans by using Bloom's Taxonomy to
reach the desired skills objective
* Developed 7th grade Curriculum and Pacing Guide
Aug. 2006 - Jun. 2008 | Teacher, 7th grade English
Petersburg City Schools| Petersburg, VA
* Created an environment conducive to all learning styles including
inclusion students Instructed students in using wide variety of teaching aids to
stimulate motivation and active learning with the classroom
* Implemented reading strategies to improve students comprehension and cognitive
thinking
* Provided after-school instruction to students who on academic warning
* Provided peer-evaluation and self reflection on content and literary skills th
at where tested items on Virginia's Standard of Learning Test
* Applied technological approaches to lesson plans by using Bloom's Taxonomy to
reach the desired skills objective
* Developed 7th grade curriculum and pacing guide.
Jan. 2004 - May. 2005| Staff Writer
The Progress Index | Petersburg, Va.
* Prepared news releases for distribution to local and electronic media as well
as internal publications.
* Maintain schedule of stories, with deadlines, and complete copy in a
timely manner.
* Distributed graphics, artwork and photography for news stories and lifestyle e
ditor.
* Actively contribute to team meetings regarding new projects, suggesting ideas
and brainstorming
* Proofed editorial design of wording of user-forms.
* Edited photo's
* Archived news articles according to their beat.
Mar. 2003 - Apr. 2004| News Assistant
Jefferson Communications |
* Compiled, dispensed, and filed news stories and related copy to assist editori
al
personnel in broadcasting newsroom:
* Archived video footage into database.
* In-put anchor and forecast information into news prompter
* Filed and retrieved news scripts, printouts, and recording tapes.
Essential Skills , Abilities , and Experience
* Experience in :Microsoft Office , XP, PowerPoint, Word , Publisher, Movie Make
r , Green Screen , Photo Explosion, Photo Impressions,
* Ability to grasp technical concepts
* Willingness to travel if required
* Native English speaker with the ability to speak correct grammar.
Achievements
* "Who's who among African American College Students"
* Teacher of the Year 2006
* Completed William & Mary CLASS Academy 2006-2008
Reference References Available upon Request