Matthew Harris as Assistant Principal Assisting the School Assisting the District Survey Comments Resume

Assisting the School Electronic Locker Management Chair of the Assessment Committee Test Data Compilation and Analysis Electronic Facilities Management Electronic Comp. Time and Coverages Management Comp. Time and Coverage Guidelines Supervision Model

Tasks Completed As Chair of the Assessment Committee Developed a school-wide, multidisciplinary Portfolio System used in conjunction with Student- led conferences Revised Report Card and Interim Report comments and structure Generated from research Final Exam/Project policy Reviewed Homework Policy for the Middle School Worked with parent representatives to communicate information concerning the PSSA’s Planned and presented in-services for teachers

Assisting the District Observation Tool Template Progress Toward Goals Template Cohort Supervisory Model

Survey Comments “Matt displays the professionalism and interpersonal skills needed to be successful.” “Matt, your timeliness with kid concerns speaks volumes about your priorities and management skills…” “Matt has been extremely visible in the halls and has visited my classroom several times. He even came to thank me personally for covering a colleague’s class.” “Matt, you have a natural giftedness for administrative tasks. I hope that in future years you will continue to serve in this capacity. You are doing an excellent job and we are so fortunate to have your assistance!” “I know personally that you have earned the respect and admiration of many members of the faculty.” “You have demonstrated a caring approach but knowing when to be firm with students and staff….Thank you for making the year easier for me.” I have a lot of respect for you and trust your judgment.” I’m impressed with your professionalism, thoroughness, organization. You are grounded and approachable.” Your social and communication skills with children, parents, staff crew, teachers, administrators are excellent. You are truly gifted in these areas and are a good role model for all of us in the building. In addition, you are a progressive person willing to look at ways to always improve education at FCASD.” “You are a great guy - and a good leader - you have taught me a lot about leadership…”

Matthew J. Harris 1306 Sherman Avenue Pittsburgh, PA (412) (home) (412) (work) OBJECTIVE: Secondary Principal EDUCATION: University of Pittsburgh, Principal’s Certification, July 2001 (4.0 average University of Pittsburgh, Masters of Arts in Teaching – Secondary English, August 1993 (3.9 average) University of Pittsburgh, Bachelors of Arts – English, August 1991 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: Acting Assistant Principal, Dorseyville Middle School – 1140 students, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh - July present Supervises and conducts observations for over 30 teachers Responsible for a portion of student disciplinary procedures Organizes day-to-day Coverage Manages Compensation Time for staff of 114 Facilitates team meetings between parents and teachers Participates as a member of the Student Support Team Manager and originator of electronic Facilities system Assistant to the Principal, Dorseyville Middle School, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh February 2001 – June 2001 OTHER EXPERIENCE: 1998 – February 2001: Eighth Grade Language Arts teacher : Sixth Grade Language Arts teacher 1994: Sixth Grade Gifted Support teacher 1993: Computer Consultant for Computer Curriculum Corporation - Fox Chapel Area School District COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION: Chair of DMS Assessment Committee (Site Based Committee) present District Professional Education Committee (Act 48) present Supervision and Evaluation Task Force 1998 – 2000 Value Added Task Force (Test data interpretation) District Technology Committee present District Standardized Assessment Committee District Portfolio Committee 1995 –1997 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: References, Clearances