Cean D. Harris sr.
San Pablo
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Berkeley Unified School District, adept in applied behavior analysis and IEP implementation. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and fostering collaboration among educators and families. Skilled in coordinating multiple tasks while maintaining meticulous data collection to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Assistant
Lighthouse Community Charter School
Oakland
11.2023 - Current
- deliverer individual or small group instruction in the following areas: academic, behavioral/social-emotional, social, transition, and functional/life skills as specified in the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) in order to support the student in achieving their personalized goals.
- Supports teachers in maintaining students’ engagement, inclusion, and independence in the larger general education classroom through the implementation of school-wide systems and strategies as well as the accommodations and modifications necessitated by students’ IEPs.
- Collaborate weekly with classroom teachers and/or special education teachers to customize supports that encourage students’ engagement and inclusion in the general education classroom
- Support with the modification and accommodations of learning activities, under the guidance of the special education teacher.
- Formally monitor and document students' progress on IEP goals.
- Provide testing accommodations or modifications for students
- Communicate with students' families in conjunction with the teachers to discuss progress and growth areas.
- Implementation of behavior intervention strategies and plans, as needed.
- Provide appropriate physical supports to students, including but not limited to, active supervision throughout the day, supporting students who elope, engaging in crisis prevention and intervention (including the most restrictive interventions), etc.
- Maintain a high standard of professional behavior and follow all school staff policies, including Mandated Reporter, staff/student interaction policies and other requirements at all times.
Registered Behavior Tech
STE Consultants
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Home and Clinic based intervention services based on ABA principles under the direction of the behavior analyst (BCBA, BCaBA) that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
- Accurately prepare data collection, implement measurement and recording procedures, and maintain data using online technology
- Understand essential components of a behavior plan and implement behavioral reduction interventions (differential reinforcement procedures, extinction procedures)
- Implement a variety of ABA procedures (e
- G., discrete trial, naturalistic teaching, stimulus control, stimulus fading, discrimination training, use of contingency reinforcement) in accordance with the behavior plan
- Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include physical aggression in accordance with the treatment plan
- Responsible for accurate documentation and reporting and effective communication with the supervisor
- Facilitate interactions with peers in accordance with the intervention plan
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
Special Needs Coordinator
Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley
01.2007 - 09.2023
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as assigned by supervising instructional staff for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
- Administers immediate first aid and/or medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs
- Attends staff meetings and in-service presentations (e.g
- First aid, CPR, emergency procedures, ABA course refresher, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions
- Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
- Creates a variety of documents and materials (e.g
- Games, schedules, visual supports, observation and success logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and promoting student growth and development
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Maintained records and documentation related to student assessment data and program participation.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
Education
Liberal Studies degree -
Dibalo Valley college
03.2025
High School Diploma -
Emery high school
Skills
- Excellent leadership & communication skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
- Applied behavior analysis
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Student engagement
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
Union representative for all classified employees with Rosa Parks Elementary School through B.U.S.D
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Student Services Assistant
Lighthouse Community Charter School
11.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Tech
STE Consultants
01.2017 - 11.2023
Special Needs Coordinator
Berkeley Unified School District
01.2007 - 09.2023
Liberal Studies degree -
Dibalo Valley college
High School Diploma -
Emery high school