BROOKE H. PARKER
Instructional Coach - Teacher
Ellendale,TN
Summary
Innovative Educator bringing 27-year background instructing students and supporting teachers and coaches. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders, coaches, and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Coach/Secondary Biology Teacher
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Used Canvas to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Kept abreast of technological advances and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
Softball Umpire
NCAA
08.2019 - Current
- Officiated softball games to maintain standards of play and to maintain participation with established rules.
- Enforced rules and handled infractions by imposing penalties to individual players, coaches and teams.
- Discussed rules, game expectations and potential field hazards with each coach prior to starting gameplay.
- Followed umpire mechanics and positions to make accurate calls for softball competitions.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Utilized gestures and audible signals to regulate play, signal infractions and communicate to participants and officials.
- Conducted calls behind home plate to monitor balls and strikes of hitter.
- Mediated conflicts and discussed fan and participant infractions with coaches prior to executing disciplinary action.
- Attended umpire camps, training and continuing education schedule by umpire coordinator to remain current with NCAA league rules, mechanics, and expectations.
Biology Teacher
Softball Umpire, Collierville High School
Collierville, TN
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of SPED and ESL students requiring extra support.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Helped students better understand text through lectures, discussions and assignments.
Science coach and biology teacher, coach, asst. basketball coach
Academies of West Memphis
West Memphis, AR
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Supervised progress of science faculty and scheduled support services when needed.
- Developed materials for science faculty including laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Emphasized safety and safe environment during practice and games, hiring trained medical staff in case of injury.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop improvement plans.
Biology Teacher, softball coach
Beebe High School
Beebe, AR
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
Science and health teacher
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
North Little Rock, AR
07.2004 - 06.2009
- Head softball coach, head volleyball coach
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for softball and volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Monitored academic status of student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Maintained open-door policy with athletes, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
Head Softball and Volleyball Coach/ Elementary PE
Dardanelle Public Schools
Dardanelle, AR
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for softball and volleyball.
- Collaborated with athletic director in hiring of assistant coaches and other staff members.
- Monitored academic status of softball and volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and supervised two student teachers.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Athletic Director
Calvary Episcopal School
Richmond, TX
07.1996 - 06.2001
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership Specializing,Administration
Union University
Jackson, TN 08.2018 - 05.2022
Education Specialist - School Administration, PK-12
Union University
Jackson, TN 01.2017 - 5 2018
Master of Education - Supervision
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX 01.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, All Levels
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX 09.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Educational research
Curriculum Development
Staff Development
Educational leadership
Differentiated instruction
College preparation
K-12 education
Technology integration
SMART Boards
IEP design
Planning and Coordination
Affiliations
Professional educator with a working knowledge of administration and supervision. Possess 25 years of experience in education with time spent in both elementary and secondary. Excellent communication skills with a passion to encourage and grow teachers and students through education.
Certification
TEAM teacher evaluation certification
Accomplishments
- Responsible for research on teacher retention based on mentoring methods utilized in secondary schools located in the municipalities of Shelby County, TN
- Authored - Mentoring Programs, Approaches, and Processes For Enhanced Teacher Retention: A Case Study of Shelby County Municipalities
Timeline
Instructional Coach/Secondary Biology Teacher
Bartlett High School
07.2021 - Current
TEAM teacher evaluation certification
07-2020
Softball Umpire
NCAA
08.2019 - Current
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership Specializing,Administration
Union University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Administration and Supervision, AR/TN
03-2018
Apple Teacher
09-2017
Education Specialist - School Administration, PK-12
Union University
01.2017 - 5 2018
Biology Teacher
Softball Umpire, Collierville High School
07.2014 - 06.2021
Science coach and biology teacher, coach, asst. basketball coach
Academies of West Memphis
07.2010 - 07.2014
Biology Teacher, softball coach
Beebe High School
07.2009 - 06.2010
Science and health teacher
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
07.2004 - 06.2009
Head Softball and Volleyball Coach/ Elementary PE
Dardanelle Public Schools
07.2003 - 07.2004
Supervision, Texas
07-1998
Athletic Director
Calvary Episcopal School
07.1996 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Supervision
Abilene Christian University
01.1996 - 08.1998
All Levels Physical Education, Texas
10-1995
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, All Levels
Abilene Christian University
09.1991 - 12.1995