Brian R. Parker
Summary
Experienced with student development and academic success strategies. Utilizes leadership to enhance student engagement and resolve conflicts. Track record of fostering positive academic environments and promoting student well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health/Physical Education/Dean of Students/Assistant Principal
Hanover Central High School
08.2018 - Current
- PE/Health Department chair
- Head Football Coach (2018-2024)
- Carrying out school board approved discipline procedures
- Represent administration in annual case reviews/504's.
- Supervise school and athletic functions
- Evaluate teachers
- Advanced Placement Committee
- Emergency Response Team/Behavioral Threat Response Team/Corporate Crisis Committee
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency in handling student concerns and issues.
- Mentored new faculty and staff members to promote professional growth and enhance their contributions to the institution.
- Improved campus-wide student engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities.
United States History/World Geography
Merrillville High School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Proficient in assessing and interpreting data through the use of Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) scores and using that data to help group and drive instruction.
- Differentiating Instruction/Inclusion classroom setting
- Teaching the state standards of History, Civics and Government, Geography, and Economics through the use of pre and post-test assessment, graphic organizers, and projects
- School Improvement Committee
- Varsity Assistant Football Coach (2011-2018)
- Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach (2011-2016)
9th Grade Language Arts
Donald E. Gavit High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Entrusted in implementing a variety of reading comprehension strategies such as pre-reading, accessing prior knowledge, utilizing context clues to establish meaning of words, etc. through the use of Plugged into Reading
- Instructing the 6+1 writing traits and having students write coherent and focused essays that show a well-defined point of view and tightly reasoned argument.
- Ensuring students' progress through the stages of the writing process (prewriting, writing, editing, and revising)
- Assisting and actively participating in PBS—Positive Behavioral Support
- Proficient in assessing and interpreting data through the use of Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) scores and using that data to help group and drive instruction
Social Studies
H.W. Eggers Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Responsible for effective classroom instruction using cross-curricular reading, writing, and math strategies
- Teaching the state standards of History, Civics and Government, Geography, and Economics through the use of pre and post-test assessment, graphic organizers, and projects
- Differentiating Instruction/Inclusion classroom setting
- We the People teacher certified (2 years)
- Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) Universal team member/instructor
- Summer School Intervention program—Guys Read Only
- ISTEP Academy teacher in Language Arts/Reading
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2025
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Purdue Northwest
Hammond, IN06-2007
Skills
- Effective parental communication
- Active student participation
- Crisis management
- Academic growth support
Timeline
Health/Physical Education/Dean of Students/Assistant Principal
Hanover Central High School
08.2018 - Current
United States History/World Geography
Merrillville High School
08.2013 - 06.2018
9th Grade Language Arts
Donald E. Gavit High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Social Studies
H.W. Eggers Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Indiana State University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Purdue Northwest
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