Film
Daniel Parra
Ismael
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
English Teacher from Manor High School, skilled in lesson planning and classroom engagement. I excel in elevating student engagement through creative teaching methods and individualized support, including developing great personal connections with students, as well as providing ESL and IEP accommodations. Spearheaded and created the extracurricular film club, enhancing students' critical thinking and collaborative skills. Skilled in literary analysis and digital media presentations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Manor High School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created individualized lesson plans for students with IEP Accommodations
- Provided input and feedback in ARD's
- Taught remedial reading for ESL students simultaneously and concurrently with standard grade level 10th and 9th graders.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students in small groups along with stations and whole class skills.
- Served as an the lead and creator for the extracurricular film club that provided lessons on editing, acting, writing, and overall film writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Film Concentration
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson planning
Accomplishments
English:
2022 "Teacher of Promise" Nominee - Manor High School
Published reviews on an independent Non-profit Film Website for movies such as "Knives Out" and its utilization of empathy, and "Uncut Gems" and the anxieties portrayed in film editing.
Interests
Creative Writing
Music
Reading
Editing
Film Criticism and Analysis
Literary Criticism and Analysis
Film Accomplishments
Film:
2024 Austin Film Festival 2nd rounder in the Horror-Screenplay Section for "Cereal Killer"
2023 Honorable Mention - "ATX Short Film Showcase" - "Dead Men Run"
2023 Horror Film Finalist - "Texas Short Film Festival" "Dead Men Run"
2021 Short Film Selection - "Lost River Film Fest" "Messenger Boy"
2021 Short Film Selection - "46th Cinefestival" "Messenger Boy"
Timeline
English Teacher
Manor High School
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English With A Film Concentration
Texas State University
05.2001 -
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