Jamila Hamisi Harris, M.Ed, M.A.

85 Mills Creek Lane Covington, Georgia 30016 678-342-8581 678-571-9335

Email: jharris@gmc.edu jamilaharris@charter.net
www.jamilaharris.weebly.com www.jblissbooks.com

Knowledgeable English Instructor
Effective Delivery of Instruction
Identifies Educational Challenges
Leadership/Team Collaborations
Educational Support & Assistance
Professional logic to identify
strengths and weaknesses
EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
Consultative Support & Coordination
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Complex Project/Process Management
Possesses Exceptional Analytical,
Problem Solving &Decision Making
Demonstrates Critical &Creative
Thinking Skills
Technology Integration and Support
Program and Training Coordination
Skilled in the usage of PC Programs
Practiced in Organizational & Time
Management
Coordinate Program Initiatives

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in English
Clayton State University Morrow, Georgia 2016

Thesis Research Title: Teachers Perspectives towards Increasing Young Adult Literature Engagement for African-
American Males: A study of Middle and High School Classrooms in Dallas, Texas

International Experience:
ESL Observer, Aberdeen. School of English Spring 2016
Barcelona, Spain
Observation of first- level beginning English class.
Strategized ways to incorporate the culture English within the lesson
Engaged in art exhibits, travel tours and site visits critically debating and the lives of Africans residing in Spain.
Spanish classes and guided excursions.
Study Abroad, Paris Noir at Cite Universitaire de Paris of European Council Summer 2015
Paris, France
Completed course work in Paris Noir culture and society.
Gained fluency in French.
Learned to establish rapport quickly with individuals in an unfamiliar environment.
Developed culturally appropriate questionnaire.
Interviewed contemporary expatriate writers such as Jake Lamar, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers.
Explored from a sociological, anthropological, political & cultural perspective through figures such as
W.E.DuBois, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, Josephine Baker, Duke Ellington and Anna J. Cooper.
Studied the writing style of Richard Wright, James Baldwin and Chester Himes.
Engaged in readings, film screenings, jazz concerts, travel tours and site visits critically debating and
intellectually exchanging to discover the value and positive impact of Frances motto Liberty, Equality, and
Fraternity within the lives of African-Americans residing in Paris.
Study Abroad, Eco Urbanism at Cite Universitaire de Paris of European Council Summer 2015
Paris, France
Completed course work in Eco Urbanism culture and society.
Examined contemporary and historic urban design principles
Interacted with local architects, developers, designers, and city planners
Built interpersonal relationships with students from all over the world
Thesis Research Project Summer 2015
Used primary and secondary research methods to study Paris from the students perspective
Combined research into a comprehensive report and presented findings to the department in a symposium
Master of Education in Instructional Technology / Instructional Support
Troy University Troy, Alabama 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Production / Management / Broadcasting Coursework

University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma 2002

Associate of Arts in Public Relations / Journalism Print Media / Broadcasting Courses

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Rose State College Midwest City, Oklahoma 2000

RESEARCH AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Methods of Teaching English I| 20th/21st Century British Literature | Great Books | Literature of the Adolescent
Experience| Studies in Renaissance Literature| Harlem Renaissance Study | Eco Urbanism Study| The African American
Novel| Modern Poetry| Cultural Perspectives for ESL | Feminist Theory | Gender Studies | Classical, Medieval Influences
on English | Histories of Religion and National Identity| Shakespeare |Early modern English Literature and Culture|
American Modernism |Romance Literature | Black Arts Movement | 19th Century American poetry |20th Century
Contemporary Poets | Cultural Study of Prose Writers | Realistic and Naturalistic Literary Movements in American
Literature | Contemporary Adolescent Literature | Adolescence in Diverse Cultural Contexts | Connections to Middle and
Secondary English Classrooms | Application of Literary Theory Sociological Explorations of the African American
Exodus to Paris | Black Paris Profiles | Writing Studies with Jake Lamar |Richard Wright |W.E. Dubois |Harriet Jacobs
|Paul Laurence Dunbar |Booker T. Washington |Instructional Design |Distance Learning Strategies |Computer Based
Instructional Technology |Curriculum Integration of Technology | Teaching African American Males

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor Present
Georgia Military College Madison, Georgia

Teach college composition (101 &102) and basic writing in class size averaging 15 students at a post-secondary level.
Formulate course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course
outcomes; lessons including, but not limited to: critical thinking, reading and modes of rhetoric; evaluation, summary,
analysis and argumentation; content development; thesis statement development; logical fallacies and support evidence;
deductive and inductive reasoning; counter-argument and rebuttal; researching and citing sources; and individual
conferences with students throughout the semester. Development and graded test papers, review textbooks and other
course supplemental materials. Differentiates and adapts curriculum materials for students enrolled in inclusion settings in
English.
Works closely with students with learning disabilities adapting and modifying general education curriculum to
enable student success.
Develops course material to determine strategy, scope, requirements, and constraints.
Adapt college curriculum to teach Basic Skills English to students with Intellectual Disabilities

Spanish Instructor/English Advisor 2015-2016

Georgia Preparatory School Conyers, Georgia

Established effective curriculum based plans to enhance instruction, correlate instructional materials per the A-BEKA
curriculum guidelines, and identified the educational needs of each individual student. Implemented behavioral
modification programs and supervised and monitors student behavior. Worked closely with general education teachers and
administrators to enhance learning environments.
Developed and effective strategies to meet the individual needs of students and modify and develop daily
curriculum based on techniques required for individual learning styles.

Graduate Research Assistant of Partnering Academics and Community Engagement Spring 2015
Clayton State University Morrow, Georgia

Launched new research project for assessing the impact of community-engagement focused projects, embedded into
specific courses, on student learning. Acquired large sets of semi-structured data and prepared them for subsequent
analysis. Applied specific analytical procedures for processing raw data into actionable information. Exposed to the data
analysis process and research methodology.
Conducted descriptive statistical analysis, inferential statistical analysis, time-based (trend) analysis.
Worked with faculty advisor to draw reasonable, data-driven conclusions.

College Instructor A.Y. 2015

Clayton State University Morrow, Georgia

Taught college composition (1102) and basic writing in class size averaging 25 students at a post-secondary level.
Formulated course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course
outcomes; lessons including, but not limited to: critical thinking, reading and modes of rhetoric; evaluation, summary,
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analysis and argumentation; content development; thesis statement development; logical fallacies and support evidence;
deductive and inductive reasoning; counter-argument and rebuttal; researching and citing sources; and individual
conferences with students throughout the semester. Development and graded test papers, reviewed textbooks and other
course supplemental materials.
Worked closely with team to develop course material to determine strategy, scope, requirements, and constraints.
Delivered lectures on various literary work.

Vice Principal and English & Art Instructor 2014

Excel Christian Academy Conyers, Georgia

Established effective curriculum based plans to enhance instruction, correlated instructional materials per the School for
Tomorrow curriculum guidelines, and identified the educational needs of each individual student. Implemented behavioral
modification programs and supervised and monitored student behavior, and worked closely with general education
teachers and administrators to enhance learning environments. Assist in completion of records and reports and in the
supervision and inventory of necessary supplies, textbooks, equipment and materials. Exerted implementation of website
and social media streams for school. Attained $105,000 of technology and equipment for the school through donations.
Developed and implemented effective strategies to meet the individual needs of students and modify and develop
daily curriculum based on techniques required for individual learning styles.

Educational Facilitator and Camp Director 2008

Healing of a Broken Heart Ministry Porterdale, Georgia

Formulated adult learning material and developed coursework through skills assessments in accordance with standards of
excellence; led the research, design, and development on technology-based training courses, job aides, and reference
manuals to meet the objectives of the target audiences. Created and led training courses and produced job aides and
reference manuals; coordinated programs.
Worked closely with teams to develop technology/non-technology based training deliverables and conducted
training assessments to determine strategy, scope, requirements, and constraints.

Instructional Designer 2004 to 2014

Econo Energy Atlanta, Georgia

Formulated instructional courses and assessments through the effective development of technology training initiatives.
Created new training deliverables by applying instructional design, adult learning principles and strategies. Translated
business requirements into learning requirements and project scope for single and group courses on medium to high
complexity projects; facilitated project lifecycles.
Worked closely with internal and external subject matter experts to obtain required job and task information;
collaborated with the cross-functional teams to produce high-quality materials.

First Grade and Spanish Teacher 2003 to 2004

Woodlees Christian Academy Conyers, Georgia

Established effective curriculum based plans to enhance instruction, correlated instructional materials per the A-BEKA
curriculum guidelines, and identified the educational needs of each individual student. Implemented behavioral
modification programs and supervised and monitored student behavior. Worked closely with general education teachers
and administrators to enhance learning environments.
Developed and implemented effective strategies to meet the individual needs of students and modify and develop
daily curriculum based on techniques required for individual learning styles

Language Arts Teacher / Educator 2001 to 2003

Rockdale County Public School Conyers, Georgia

Instructed 100+ students utilizing innovative and effective teaching methods, including demonstrations and lectures;
formulated new curriculum based plans to enhance understanding. Developed and administered tests and quizzes and
worked closely with students to enhance their knowledge of the subject. Led conferences with students, parents, and
school counselors to resolve any academic issues.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Producer and Radio Host / Program Coordinator, Beasley Broadcasting (2010 - 2011) | Entertainment Reporter, Covington
Community Broadcast (2008 - Present) | Reporter and Publications Coordinator, The Rockdale News (2008 - 2010) |
Associate Producer, KOCO (1999 - 2000) | Investigative Reporter, Minority Opportunity News (1998 - 1999)

TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Windows Microsoft Outlook WordPerfect Perfect Works Adobe PageMaker
Adobe Acrobat QuarkXPress Lotus Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Black Board Desire to Learn Mac & PC
Proficient Quickbooks Trainer Soft SPSS Minitab Moodle

BOOK PUBLICATIONS

Not By Chance in progress

Lovers of Convenience in progress

Journey For Life is no Destination Its a Journey a collection of poetry in progress

Determining Your Journey Published 2008

Loving You Marriage Published 2009

Hidden Secrets of Motherhood Published 2010

POETRY PUBLICATIONS

A Womans Worth Hidden Secrets of Motherhood 2010

At Times I Long For You American Collegiate Poets Anthology 2004

Wont Be Pushed Around The Coming of Dawn 1993

SHORT-STORY PUBLICATIONS

Magical Kitchen Feed the Hearts of the Hungry 2015

WEB INSPIRATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

We Deserve It All
Available via http://healingbrokenheart.blogspot.com/

After the divorce a daughter and mothers relationship was deformed, for whatever reason the relationship this child had
with her mother always seemed to be intricate. She had never been able to understand because the relationship she had
with her other siblings seemed far from how their relationship was. This daughter was longing for something that only
God could give her

NEWS PUBLICATIONS

Rockdale News
Rockdale Archives

Thumb Wars: Conyers teen falls in fifth round of texting competition August 08, 2012

Teens make their voices heard in debates August 14, 2010

Business Spotlight: The scoop on Cream Berrys August 06, 2010

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When uncertain, ask in faith July 31, 2010

When life becomes a series of storms April 03, 2010

A Ministry of Service March 19, 2010

Food for the spirit February 20, 2010

A Place of Restoration February 12, 2010

Pine Street School Pillar Moves on December 12, 2009

Playing it Forward December 04, 2009

Healing for the paralyzed in all of us November 25, 2009

It's a Small World After All at St.Pius X October 23, 2009

Making it through life's haunted houses October 09, 2009

Young Life takes unique approach to spreading gospel September 25, 2009

A unique and warm experience July 17, 2009

Making a plan July 03, 2009

Road Runners July 03, 2009

MMS gets $5000 grant to help prepare students for college June 27, 2009

School Budget Approved June 20, 2009

Honor Your Father June 20, 2009

Disrespecting others disrespects the Lord May 16, 2009

Minority Opportunity News

Numerous articles of various copies readily available in print

Negro League Baseball Players Remembered for their Skill Determination

July 1-15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 12

Taylor Baker Honored During Black Music Month

June15-30, 2000 Volume 9 Number 11

Nashville becomes Birthplace of Two Great Black Institutions

June 1 -15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 11

Remembering the Struggle: Sweat vs. Painter African Americans are admitted to Segregated Colleges and Universities
May 15-30, 2000 Volume 9 Number 10

Miscarriages: Helping to deal with the loss of a loved one

May 15-30, 2000 Volume 9 Number 10

The Rise and Fall of the Black Panther Party

April 15-30, 2000 Volume 9 Number 8
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Hope Grant Assists Continuing Students

April 1-15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 7

Jesse Owns Breaks Track Records Racial Barriers

April 1-15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 7

Sara Vaughn: The Great Sassy

March 1-15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 6

PBS Pinchback : The 1st African American Governor in Louisiana

March 1-15, 2000 Volume 9 Number 5

Saturday Sentinel

Midwest Citys MLK Breakfast Called a Success

Volume 51 No 2 January 23, 1999

Midwest City Council looks at Speed Reduction

Volume 51 No 2 January 23, 1999

Marys Swap Meet Still Going Strong

Volume 39 No 44 December 26, 1998

Hodges Honored at Midwest City Chamber Reception

Volume 39 No 43 December 19, 1998

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

East Metro Christian Writers

Clayton State University Creative Writing Club

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English native language

Spanish speak, read, and write with basic competence

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Atlanta Childrens Shelter Christmas for Children

Atlanta Childrens Shelter Mothers Day

VBS Grace Baptist Church

Youth Candle Fundraiser

Women of Grace Baptist Church

Women Bake Sale Grace Baptist Church

Emmanuel Community Church After School Care

Childrens Church Leader Whites Chapel United Methodist Church

Women of Whites Chapel United Methodist Church

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Feed the Hearts of the Hungry Project to Raise Funds for Homeless Shelters

Valentines Day Fundraiser for the Homeless

Mothers Day Fundraiser for the Homeless

Holiday Cake Fundraiser Excel Academy

Sweetheart Bake Sale Fundraiser

Reading Tutor South Salem Elementary

Bake Sale Event Coordinator Excel Christian Academy

Self Esteem Workshops Atlanta Childrens Shelter

Growing Your Marriage Workshop Speaker

Radio Host WIGO AM Radio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

10 hours+ Observation/Teaching ESL at Liberty Middle School. Covington GA 2016

10 hours+ Observation at all male school, Barack Obama Leadership Academy 2016

American University of Paris Summer Creative Writing Institute Reading Series:

Jake Lamar 2015

Writing Tips for Young Adult Authors with Terra McVoy & Rachael Allen 2015

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research Protecting Human

Research Participants 2015

Romance Writers of Georgia 2014

Writing for Social Media 2014

Leadership Seminar, Grabbing Change by the Horns So You

Dont Get Ran Over 2011

Women of Wealth Global Summit 2011

Proof and Profit: Selling What You Write Again and Again 2011

Teaching Conference with Dr. Dennis Hensley I 2011

Website Shout-Out 2010

Characterization and how God teaches us and readers through our characters 2010

Writing with Rusty Wright and Jennifer Schumann 2010

About E-books, Blogs and Social Marketing 2010

Teaching Conference with Dr. Dennis Hensley I 2009

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Developing Characters Workshop 2009

Writing a Novel: The Snowflake Method 2009

East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers: Mother/Daughter Team-Marion Bond

West and Julie Garmon 2008

EMACW: Writing Instruction with Elizabeth Sherril 2008

I Love To Write Day with John Riddle 2005

Atlanta Christian Writers 2005

Certificate of Completion in Spanish -Thomson Education 2004

Teachers Clinic Educational Procedure awarded two CEUs (12 hours)-

Pensacola Christian College 2003

PAPERS PRESENTED/ WORKSHOPS

The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963: Stereotype of African American Males Characterized to Inspire-

Clayton State University Leadership Conference 2015

Water Filtration Systems-Institut Protestand de Theologie (Facultye de Paris) 2015

The Misfits: Characterization of Bobby Goodspeed 2015

Virtuous Women Conference 2010

Women of Excellence His Image 2011

Healing Heart Extravaganza 2011

Women of Excellence Her Worth 2010

Women of Excellence on the Mountain 2010

Women o f Excellence Her Business Savvy 2010

I Made it Conference 2008

PROFESSIONAL/ ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

The Loving Contest Honoree 2015 Poet of Merit Award

CSUs Student Research Conference: Academic Conference Honoree 2015

American Collegiate Poets Anthology Publications A Special Award 2004

The National Library of Poetry 2004 Editors Choice Award

Semi Finalist of 1993 North American Open Poetry Contest

National Library of Society Distinguished Member in Society 1993-1994

The National Library of Poetry 1993 Editors Choice Award