Christopher Harris

Harriscl2018@mountunion.edu
www.chrisharrismael.weebly.com/

Education
University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio, MA in Educational Leadership
Anticipated graduation date: May, 2018
 4.0 GPA
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, BA in Political Science
December, 2015

Experience
The Academy for Urban Scholars, Youngstown, Ohio
Social Studies Teacher
April 2018 - Present
 Teach social studies and incorporate language skills, writing skills, and critical learning procedures.
 Select, design, and organize objectives, strategies and materials for teaching social studies, and incorporate
research findings in the instructional program.
 Establish and maintains standards of behavior in the classroom and throughout the school to achieve a positive and
functional learning atmosphere for students.
 Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare student progress reports, and
provide accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents.

Akron Public Schools, Akron, Ohio

Intern
August 2016 – April 2018
 Conducted research with a focus on college access and college readiness to improve College Now program at
Akron Public Schools.
 Launched an equity audit focused on teacher retention which produced professional recommendations that are
slated to be implemented district wide.
 Steered a research project centered on assessment data and submitted recommendations for APS in areas of
improvement.

Equitas Health, Akron, Ohio

Prevention Specialist
February 2016 - Present
 Designed an HIV testing program in Akron, Ohio which had the highest positivity rate in Portage County after the
first year of operation.
 Initiate outreach activities and coordinate volunteer coverage for community events that meet the needs of at-risk
populations.
 Serve as a member on multiple healthcare boards to foster collaboration among similar Public Health
organizations.
 Recruit and lead volunteers and interns in curricula development and implementation and community engagement.
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Coleman Professional Services, Windham, Ohio

Housing Coordinator
July 2015 – February 2016
 Led a multidisciplinary team comprised of the organization’s employees, volunteers, and local community
agencies.
 Developed meal plans tailored to each client to meet their different health needs, successfully producing healthier
results for doctor visits and everyday living.
 Participated in professional development opportunities to sharpen my skills in areas of counseling and mental
health.

Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio

Research Assistant
August 2014 - January 2015
 Created rough draft of the 2015 guidebook: A Safer Campus, which was disseminated among the Ohio Department
of Health and Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention programs statewide.
 Initiated contact with Title IX officers on Ohio’s public higher education institutions to invite them to the 2014
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Summit.
 Analyzed the most current research on intimate partner violence and produced weekly white papers submitted to
my supervisor.

Upward Bound, Kent, Ohio

Resident Mentor and Academic Coach
June 2013 – August 2014
 Provided tutoring to Upward Bound participants in small groups and in individual sessions leading to substantial
increases in academic success for most students.
 Guided students into developing the study skills necessary for academic success.
 Aided in the planning and coordinating of social and educational summer institute activities.
 Enhanced educational programming by designing an Art History and Creative Writing workshop.

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Office Aide
December 2011 – May 2014
 Allocated information through receiving and distributing communications, collecting and mailing correspondence,
and copying data.
 Managed office supplies through checking stock, determining inventory levels and keeping organized records.
 Elevated professional knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities.

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Leadership
 Big Brother and Big Sisters Volunteer – 2013 – 2017
o Developed relationships with two little brothers, providing guidance and encouragement. Planned visits
and activities 2-3 times a month.
 Tutor – 2013 – 2015
o Assisted high school students in preparing for ACT and SAT exams.
 TRIO Alumni Association - President – 2013 – 2014
o Successfully started the TRIO Alumni Association at Kent State University, in an effort to link TRIO
students with each other and useful resources needed for continued academic success.
 College of Arts and Sciences Student Union – Political Science Representative – 2013 – 2014
o Represented the Political Science department at Kent State University by attending meetings with the
College of Arts and Sciences Student Union and voting on issues that would help benefit the College of
Arts and Sciences student body.

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References
Merissa Hawkins, Nurx
Statewide Initiatives Coordinator
Cell Phone: 760-214-1041
Email: mvhawkins@gmail.com

Toni Byrd
Clinical Supervisor
Cell Phone: 330-564-6770
Email: Tonibyrd@equitashealth.com

Dr. Mandy Capel, The University of Mount Union

Associate Professor
Cell Phone: 440-488-1671
Email: capelml@mountunion.edu

Ashley Williams, Kent State University

Assistant Director of the Student Multicultural Center
Work Phone: 330-672-8143
Email: awilli43@kent.edu

Karen Gegick, Akron Public Schools

Executive Director, Teaching and Learning
Work Phone: 330-761-3107
Email: kgegick@apslearns.org