Brenda D. Parker
Gainesville,Georgia
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 32 years of experience in teaching diverse student populations in Resource, Mild, Moderate, Profound Severe and general education classroom settings. Skilled in delivering effective educational programs for special students with significant cognitive and learning disabilities. I enjoy creating and modifying lessons geared to increasing the comprehension of diverse learning styles, interests, imagination, and abilities of all students.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
AAS (AUTISM SUPPORT) EDUCATOR
Johnson High School
Gainesville, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Teach students with autism and behavioral issues. Supervise two paraprofessionals, and communicate directly with the students’ support personnel,) e.g. Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical therapists, social workers, Parent Liaison, Department of Family and Children’s services personnel).
Special Education Teacher
EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL
Gainesville, GA
08.1994 - Current
- Resource teacher, Mild, Moderate, Profound and Severe Self-contained class. Currently teaching ELA as co-teacher
- Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education instructions in a Self-contained setting.
- Work with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student’s abilities.
“At risk” Seasonal Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA FORMERLY GAINESVILLE COLLEGE
Gainesville, GA
06.1986 - 07.2010
- Taught a curriculum designed by Junior Achievement.
- Contacted local agencies for Job shadowing opportunities for students.
- Scheduled transportation and chaperones for job sites.
- Worked closely with Director and teachers to ensure students at risk were succeeding.
ESOL INSTRUCTOR
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADULT LEARNING CENTER
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Taught Non-English Speaking Adults English
- Created lessons geared to one-on-one learning
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Columbus State University formerly Columbus College
Columbus, GA05-1994
Skills
- ESOL Endorsement 2004
- Reading Endorsement 2006
- Leadership 21 2000
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Leadership qualities
- Customer interaction
- Workplace safety
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Flexible schedule
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 to 4 staff members.
Certification
- Special education and Early childhood education Training -
- Training - Dyslexia Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
AAS (AUTISM SUPPORT) EDUCATOR
Johnson High School
01.2025 - Current
ESOL INSTRUCTOR
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADULT LEARNING CENTER
08.1998 - 01.2000
Special Education Teacher
EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL
08.1994 - Current
“At risk” Seasonal Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA FORMERLY GAINESVILLE COLLEGE
06.1986 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Columbus State University formerly Columbus College
Masters - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
Accomplishments And Awards
- 1997, Teacher of the month
- 2009, Recognition of Service award at Gainesville College
- 2008, Who’s Who among Teachers
- 1995, Selected as Panel member for selection of GACE test items
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher
Trusted adult certificate
I have supervised our school's Beta Club. I made contacts for Community service projects.
Additional Responsibilities
- Cheer Coach
- Dance Coach
- PAGE Building Representative
- Beta Club Sponsor
Accomplishments And Awards
- 1997, Teacher of the month
- 2009, Recognition of Service award at Gainesville College
- 2008, Who’s Who among Teachers
- 1995, Selected as Panel member for selection of GACE test items
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher
Trusted adult certificate
I have supervised our school's Beta Club. I made contacts for Community service projects.