Andrea D. Parker
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, math, social and learning skills. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing student and organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Forney ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Utilized various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic needs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
First Grade Teacher
Uplift Education
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop grade-level appropriate lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Create positive educational climate for students to learn
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Second/Third Grade Teacher (STEM)
Desoto ISD
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences using PBLs
- Develop grade-level appropriate lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities for students
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Create positive educational climate for students to learn
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Child And Adolescence)
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2016
Skills
- Behavior management
- Progress monitoring
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
Texas Standard Core Certificate EC-6
English Second Language Supplemental (154)
Special Education Supplemental (163)
Educational Diagnostician (253)
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Forney ISD
07.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Uplift Education
05.2019 - 06.2024
Second/Third Grade Teacher (STEM)
Desoto ISD
10.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Child And Adolescence)
Southern New Hampshire University
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