Becky Parrish
Alton,IL
Summary
Compassionate, caring Christian educator with diverse experience in various educational models with proven skills in both classroom and individualized learning. As an home educator for sixteen years, my primary goal has been to make God known to my children; to show them that Christ is preeminent in all of life. The same can be said of my role as the children's ministry director for my church.
I am a life-long learner. I consistently participate in annual training for my current job that is offered through my church's denomination that includes such topics as helping a child grieve and how to teach a bible lesson that engages every type of learner. Reading and listening to podcasts are also some of my favorite ways to grow and learn in the various roles God has called me.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
Westminster Presbyterian Church
08.2017 - Current
- Teach children from age 2 to 12 years.
- Create and maintain safe and nurturing environment for children, including the development of safety policies & procedures.
- Recruit and train volunteers in care of children in teaching curriculum, classroom and program policy & procedures.
- Evaluate and introduce age-appropriate Christian teaching materials for children age infant thru fifth grade.
- Offer individual attention for children dealing with behavior, emotional or home problems.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Provide support for parents and other caregivers through various resources and training.
Tutor
Natalie Runyon
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Prepare and execute lessons for students in the Foundations (ages 4 -12) and Essentials (ages 9-12) programs.
- Lead students in learning content in the subjects of writing, grammar, history, math, science, and art.
- Participate in annual and quarterly training for Classical Education.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Alton Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Substitute taught for classroom teacher as needed.
- Specialized in children on the autism spectrum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Judson University
Elgin, IL05.1998
Skills
- Teaching
- Professional growth & development
- Administrative Leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program Planning
- Event Scheduling
- Volunteer Management
- Special Needs Inclusion
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Communication- writing and speaking
- Computer
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
Westminster Presbyterian Church
08.2017 - Current
Tutor
Natalie Runyon
08.2015 - 05.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Alton Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Judson University