Alesia Parks
Raeford,NC
Summary
Results-driven educator with over 8 years of experience in special education. Expertise in behavior management strategies, collaborative problem-solving, and delivering professional development workshops to enhance inclusive practices. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EC Resource Teacher
Hoke County Schools
Raeford, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings with parents and school team.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective teaching strategies for special education.
- Delivered professional development workshops on inclusive classroom practices.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions to enhance learning outcomes.
- Advocated for resources and services necessary for student success in the educational environment.
- Implemented "IReady Math" and "Bridges Math" curricula.
- Implemented Social Emotional curricula ( Kikori, Regulation Station )
- School Lead MTSS Representative ; facilitating staff MTSS PD's.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluation methods.
- Served as a member of the school improvement team, analyzing data and recommending changes for continuous progress.
- Served as a member of school SAT team, tier 2 & tier 3 meetings.
Tutor, K-12th Grade
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Loganton, PA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided an individual instruction to students in language arts and mathematics.
- Facilitated engaging lessons using "Everyday Mathematics" and "Reading Street" curricula.
- Created an environment favorable for learning and personal growth.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and educators to enhance student performance and engagement.
4th Grade Teacher
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Loganton, PA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects and activities.
- Create and maintain classroom website.
- Implement "Everyday Mathematics" and "Reading Street" curricula.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student performance and address concerns.
- Supervise and evaluate paraprofessional in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05-2013
Skills
- Trauma-sensitive care
- Identify disabilities based on psychological/educational reports
- Guidance in executive functioning strategies
- Experience with autism spectrum disorder
- Social-emotional learning support
- Math intervention strategies
- Special education law
- Progress monitoring
- Sensory integration strategies
- Behavior management strategies
- Learning disability awareness
- Collaborative problem-solving among team/colleagues
- Create organized, detailed, weekly lesson plans
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with IEP team in the development of Individualized instruction Plans.
- LETRS trained and certified.
- CPI trained and certified
- Completed Knowb4 monthly trainings ( Security Awareness)
- Completion of DPI State Legal EC Trainings
Certification
EC Certified
CPI Certified 2025-2026
LETRS Certified
K-6 Elementary Education Certified
Timeline
EC Resource Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Tutor, K-12th Grade
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lock Haven University