Carol Parrish
Concord,N.C.
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educator with a proven track record of creating engaging learning environments that inspire student success. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive career education programs tailored for high school, middle school, and college planning, ensuring relevance and accessibility for all learners. Skilled in designing innovative activities that address diverse student needs, with a strong emphasis on curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and cooperative learning strategies. Exceptional abilities in student motivation, interactive learning, multicultural awareness, and effective project management foster an inclusive and impactful educational experience.
Consulting professional with a strong track record in delivering impactful business solutions. Adept at strategic planning, data analysis, and process improvement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Brings expertise in client relations, problem-solving, and driving measurable results.
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Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Developed a Career Development Program for Middle Schools
- Developed Career Exploration Coach job description and scope of work
- Developed training and implementation of Career Exploration Coaches into Middle Schools
- Served as the central office liaison to Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP), MeckPathways summer initiative, Start Up High School summer initiative
- Collaborate with CTE teachers, Career Development Coordinators, and CTE Instructional Facilitators to identify students interested in internships, facilitate field trips, job shadows, and speakers
- Collaborated with CTE teachers, Career Development Coordinators, and CTE Instructional Facilitators to build high quality industry partnerships that support the pathway development that are embedded in the curriculum
- Facilitated the relationship between industry partners, central office, and the CTE classroom and generate methods to engage the industry partners in the classroom.
- Coordinated workforce readiness training
- Designed and implemented professional development for CTE teachers to provide career guidance to students related to job skills, goal setting, decision making, study skills, and problem solving
- Collaborated with CTE school support personnel to support NAF industry boards
- Developed and maintained marketing materials to promote pathways and academies
- Developed and promoted monthly newsletter
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- Led workshops for educators on innovative teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and improve educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align district goals with community needs and resources.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Streamlined processes for program implementation, resulting in increased efficiency across departments.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to ensure cohesive strategy development among various teams.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
- Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
- Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision making.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Established best practices for project management within client organizations, leading to more predictable and successful outcomes.
Interim Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, N.C.
01.2022 - Current
- Interim instructor
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, N.C.
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Food and Nutrition Instructor
- Developed and implemented a virtual learning environment through Google Classroom
- Developed an integrated program with FCCLA and Family and Consumer Science
- Developed a partnership with Woodman of the World, Rocky River Presbyterian Church
- Facilitated FCCLA sponsor teacher appreciation luncheon
- Facilitated FCCLA fund raising event at Comic Con at Central Cabarrus High School
- Recipient of Cabarrus County Education Foundation Grant- Farm to Table-Aquaponics
- Retired
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, N.C.
08.2000 - 09.2019
- Culinary Arts and Food and Nutrition Instructor
- Develop and implementation of interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course material.
- Created and implemented an online virtual classroom to enhance the course materials.
- Developed and implemented opportunities for the student to develop creativity, encourage students learning, and to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed group activities to build community within the classroom and develop real work employability skills.
- Created and managed fund raising opportunities to support the program.
- Coordinated Gold Feathers FCCLA fund raising opportunity organizing food production, table settings, menu design, table service, salad and desert production and service, and developed a tip system that increased tips 300 times the prior tips that were received. Raised over $60,000 for FCCLA and the Food and Nutrition and Culinary Program. 2015-2019
- Developed and implemented FCCLA/Food and Nutrition and Culinary Booster Club and Board 2017.
- Promote and facilitates student involvement in community projects through Career Technical Student Organizations, raised $17000 for Relay for Life
- Promote and facilitates student involvement in regional, state, and national competitions through Career Technical Student Organizations, state and national winners, Nutrition and Wellness, Apparel Design, Interior Design, Entrepreneurship, Chapter Showcase, and Early Childhood Education.
- Presentation at three industry conferences to audiences of 100+ students and leaders in the field.
Academy Coordinator
Butler High School
Matthew, N.C.
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed a comprehensive career development program, which supports academic, career, and personal/social development for the students.
- Managed Academy Advisory Board, supports the board in planning the vision and implementation of the academy.
- Develops for the student opportunities for career and college experience through exploration, job shadowing, field trips, and guest speakers.
- Develops internship and work base learning opportunities for students
- Develops and provides educational opportunities for parents and guardians of the students.
- Assist academy teachers in developing of cross curricular projects and implementation.
- Provide counseling for the students through individual counseling, classroom presentation, and academic advising based on the student needs.
- Provide assessment and guidelines to assist students on career paths
- Experienced in Work Keys, Career and College Promise, and Career Development
- Develop and implementation of career and college fairs.
- Analyze local, state, and national data to develop and enhance career development programs.
- Mentor and support Academy teachers to improve the academic success of the student.
- Review transcripts of CTE academy concentrators and develop a plan of action with the student
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Stanly County Schools
Norwood, N.C.
12.1998 - 06.2000
- Developed a comprehensive Family and Consumer Science program
- Developed and managed the Career Technical Student Organization
- Taught Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition and Culinary Arts.
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Stanly Memorial Hospital
Albemarle, N.C.
04.1993 - 10.1998
- Developed and implemented a variety of menu items catering to all customers and diets.
- Hired and trained staff of forty eight employees for correct facility procedures, safety codes, proper recipes, and plating techniques.
- Development and managed various nutrition programs to include but not limited to outpatient weight management program, outpatient diabetes clinic, outpatient cardiac/rehab nutrition program, developed various programs for the community, Children and Cooking, Quick Nutritious Meals for the Elderly, Nutrition and Children Puppet Program on PBS Cable.
- Managed the Clinical Nutrition Joint Commission Team.
- Developed and managed the meal planning for Meals on Wheels and Stanly County jail.
- Present on various Nutrition and related topics for the Speakers Bureau at Stanly Memorial Hospital.
- Developed and managed clinical patient teaching in the hospital.
Education
Teaching Certification - Education
North Carolina A & T
Greensboro, NC01.2001
Insurance Licensure - Insurance And Risk Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, N.C.01.1988
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Science/Environmental Science
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, S.C.01.1985
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, N.C.01.1982
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Developed Middle School Career Development Program
- Team lead Endless Possibilities Career Exploration Program for 10,000 5th grade students and 10,000 8th grade students.
- Project Manager and lead Careers on Wheels – 5th grade career exploration experience
- Project Manager and lead Careers in Health Care Expo
- Project Manager – Career Technical Student Organization liason
- Cabarrus County Education Foundation Grant recipient – Farm to Fork – Aquaponics
- NC FCS District Leadership Council District 6 Chair- 2016 to 2021
- FCCLA Adviser – 1998-2021
- NC FCCLA State Officer adviser 2005, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018
- NC FCCLA Food Healthy Meal Competition 2018 Silver Medalist, Team Adviser
- National FCCLA 1st Place Culinary Arts Team 2018, Team Adviser
- FCCLA Gold Medal State and National winners, Team Adviser
- Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor
- Foods II Curriculum Team 2016-2017
- FCCLA National Curriculum Team/Families and Traffic Safety 2015-2016 nationally published
- National Board Certified Renewal 11/24
- Project Management certification
- Global Career Development Facilitator
- CMS District Family and Consumer Science Lead Teacher 12/13
- Rocky River FACS Curriculum Team Leader 12/13
- Junior Class Adviser/Prom Coordinator 2006-2014
- Family and Consumer Science Best Practice Round Table Presenter
- CTE Advanced Studies Curriculum Team/Presenter 2009
- Apparel Development I Curriculum Team 2008
- NC FCCLA State Management Team 2209 to 2021
- Real Enterprise (Entrepreneurship) Trainer
- NC FACS – ACTE Chair/Executive Committee 2010
- North Mecklenburg High School SGA Adviser 2006-2010
- Bright Ideas Grant Recipient 10/06
- Master Adviser of the Year FCCLA 7/07
- Mentor Adviser of the Year FCCLA 4/05
- CTE Spirit of Advising Award 6/06
- Phi Theta Lambda Academic Honor Society
- Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alumnae of the Year
Timeline
Consultant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
02.2022 - Current
Interim Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
09.2019 - 06.2021
Academy Coordinator
Butler High School
08.2014 - 02.2015
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2000 - 09.2019
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Stanly County Schools
12.1998 - 06.2000
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Stanly Memorial Hospital
04.1993 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Science
Appalachian State University
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Science/Environmental Science
Winthrop University
Teaching Certification - Education
North Carolina A & T
Insurance Licensure - Insurance And Risk Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Everlene Davis Award - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Presented to a Family and Consumer Science Teacher in North Carolina who has made a lasting impact on North Carolina Family and Consumer Science Education.