Candice Parks
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Resourceful Teacher successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessing comprehensive progress for individual students. Knowledgeable about current standards and the Science of Reading.
Experienced with developing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering nurturing classroom environment. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Strong understanding of child psychology and effective communication methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet)
Wichita, KS, Kansas
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
Kindergarten Teacher/High School Sign Language
Life Prep Academy
Wichita, KS, Kansas
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on a continuous basis.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
Kindergarten Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools (White Elementary)
Wichita, KS, Kansas
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2020
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Reading Mastery
- Educational Games
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
LANGUAGES
SEE Sign Language: Limited
ASL: Limited
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Worship Leader, Help run Restoration Church
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools (Buckner Performing Arts Magnet)
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher/High School Sign Language
Life Prep Academy
08.2020 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools (White Elementary)
08.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wichita State University