CAROL A. PARKER
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator, Harney Elementary
Lebanon Community School Corporation
09.2008 - Current
- Build relationships and communicate with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Establish strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implement classroom management techniques that foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
- Serve as the Student Council Advisor.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Collaborate with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Planned and implemented review curriculum during summer school for our third grade students who failed IREAD.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
Building Substitute Teacher
Lawrence Township & Zionsville Middle Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Director of Education
Professional Careers Institute
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Leading regular meetings with faculty members to discuss best practices in education delivery methods; provided constructive feedback to promote improvements.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Planned successful events, enhancing community engagement in education programs and raising awareness about school offerings.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw budget management processes, optimizing resource allocation to support high-quality instruction and operations.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the institution, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Assistant Principal
Christ The KIng Catholic School
08.1995 - 06.2004
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, INMaster of Science - Education Administration
Butler University
Indianapolis, INTimeline
Educator, Harney Elementary
Lebanon Community School Corporation
09.2008 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Lawrence Township & Zionsville Middle Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
Director of Education
Professional Careers Institute
08.2005 - 06.2007
Assistant Principal
Christ The KIng Catholic School
08.1995 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Butler University
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