Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Quote
Websites
Interests
Timeline
References
Skillsinterestsmemberships
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Teacher
DELPHIA PARKER

DELPHIA PARKER

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

I'm an experienced artist and educator passionate about fostering creativity and growth in various settings. Skilled in music production, visual arts, and content creation, with a proven track record of engaging and inspiring through art and education. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams to achieve goals and deliver results. Brings a unique blend of artistic talent and organizational skills to every endeavor.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Author/Illustrator

See Me Artistically.com
Kennesaw, GA
10.2023 - Current
  • "Company Overview: Autism Awareness for all students."
  • "Hand-sketched and painted animated characters for my children's books."
  • ("3) published children’s books."
  • "Promoted published works through social media and channels, such as Twitter and Facebook."
  • "Wrote fiction prose, short stories, personal essays, or descriptive analyses."
  • "Prepared and formatted work for publication and submitted to printers or publishers."
  • "Obtained copyrights for completed work using established procedures."
  • "Developed artwork for logos, advertisements, brochures, posters, magazines, and websites."
  • "Created detailed illustrations for a variety of clients, including book publishers and advertising agencies."
  • "Edited photographs using Photoshop for use in print or online campaigns."
  • "Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils, and computer software programs."
  • "Marketed artwork through brochures, mailings, or websites."
  • "Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities."

Video Ad creator

Kennesaw, GA
09.2016 - Current
  • "Developed creative concepts and strategies for content creation that aligned with brand goals."
  • "Created content across multiple platforms, including video, audio, and written formats."
  • "Produced original audio-visual material using equipment such as cameras and editing software."
  • "Edited footage on a variety of software packages to create engaging visual stories."
  • "Posted useful, creative, and timely content on social media, blog, and website."

Visual Artist

ALL THINGS PARKER
Fayetteville, GA
10.2013 - Current
  • Monthly Art Workshops (paint and sip)
  • Acrylic Canvas Paintings for sale in-store and online
  • Monthly Art Workshops (paint and sip)
  • Created skhes, paintings, sculptures, installations and digital artworks using both traditional and modern techniques.
  • Organized exhibitions to showcase artwork in local venues.
  • Managed all aspects of the creative process from concept development through to completion.
  • Presented artwork at events such as art fairs and conventions.
  • Engaged with potential buyers through online platforms such as social media networks.
  • Developed marketing strategies designed to increase visibility of artwork among target audiences.
  • Established pricing structures based on materials used, size of work and amount of time spent creating it.
  • Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design and fabricate custom mosaic pieces and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces.

Vocal Music Teacher K-12

Davis Elementary School
Washington, DC
08.2001 - 05.2014
  • "Vocal Music Teacher, General Theory, Choral Director (Glee Club, Gospel Choir)."
  • "Developed lesson plans and organized rehearsals for vocal performance groups."
  • "Provided individual instruction to students in voice production, technique, and musical interpretation."
  • "Organized and conducted choral performances at school events and competitions."
  • "Conducted auditions for soloists for school performances."
  • "Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance."
  • "Established guidelines for classroom behavior that emphasized respect towards peers and teachers alike."
  • "Encouraged students to participate in extracurricular musical activities such as choir or band."
  • "Coached ensembles on proper breathing techniques, diction, intonation, phrasing, posture, stage presence, and dynamics."
  • "Worked closely with parents to ensure their children were making adequate progress in their studies."
  • "Integrated technology into lessons such as using recording equipment to monitor student's progress."
  • "Facilitated regular meetings with department faculty members to discuss curriculum updates or changes."
  • "Utilized audio-visual aids such as videos or recordings during classes for better illustration of concepts being taught."
  • "Taught students history, techniques, and principles of Music."
  • "Helped singers prepare for recording sessions, concerts, and choral performances."

Site Director/Literacy After-school Program

Heads Up
Washington, DC
07.2008 - 09.2010
  • "Company Overview: Site Director serves as the frontline manager of Heads Up’s after-school and summer programs for students in grades K through 8."
  • "Responsible for the daily administration, safety, and quality of one neighborhood/school-based program, which includes leading approximately 30 tutors and part-time AmeriCorps members."
  • "Oversee an annual site budget of 15k."
  • "Track Individual Student Service Plans for the SES program during the 2009-2010 school years at Savoy E.S."
  • "Launched an online literacy program called 'Let’s Go Learn."
  • "Trained staff of 30 and 80 students ranging from K-6 on 20 laptops."
  • "Trained 200 volunteers to implement the curriculum in 5 DCPS elementary schools."
  • "Site Director serves as the frontline manager of Heads Up’s after-school and summer programs for students in grades K through 8."
  • "Accomplished Projected Goals for School Year 2010-2011 for Savoy Elementary Students."
  • "Based on Savoy Elementary DC CAS Scores, 82% of the students were serviced in Heads Ups after-school program, and reading levels increased."

Education

Doctoral of Music - Jazz Studies, History of Music and Voice

AMERICAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Hammond, IN
11.2010

Master of Music - Jazz Studies, History of Music and Voice

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

UNIV. OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF
Pine Bluff, AR
05.1993

Skills

  • Author
  • Creative Writing
  • Visual Artist
  • Music Production
  • Video Editing
  • Ecamm (Software Program)
  • Rodecaster Pro (Software Program)
  • CapCut (Software Program)
  • Stream Deck (Software Program)
  • Focusrite (Software Program)
  • Computer skills
  • Word
  • Canva
  • Teacher
  • Concept Development
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • See Me For Who I Am (Children's literacy workbook published)
  • Andy The Actor (Children's picture book published)
  • Brenda The Basketball Player (Children's picture book)

Quote

When opportunity presents itself, be ready, don't get ready.
Dr. D. R. Parker

Interests

Painting

Teaching

Singing

Collaborating

Timeline

Author/Illustrator

See Me Artistically.com
10.2023 - Current

Video Ad creator

09.2016 - Current

Visual Artist

ALL THINGS PARKER
10.2013 - Current

Site Director/Literacy After-school Program

Heads Up
07.2008 - 09.2010

Vocal Music Teacher K-12

Davis Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2014

Doctoral of Music - Jazz Studies, History of Music and Voice

AMERICAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Master of Music - Jazz Studies, History of Music and Voice

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

UNIV. OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF

References

References available upon request.

Skillsinterestsmemberships

  • Music Production (Ecamm, Rodecaster Pro, CapCut, Stream Deck, Focusrite, lighting and photography)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Adobe (Acrobat, In Design, Photoshop)
  • Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund (member)
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha (member)
  • Vocal performances (nightclubs / special events)
  • Visual Artist (Acrylic Canvas Paintings)
  • Author of (The Elementary Music Dictionary A to Z)
  • Teacher’s Union Building Representative at Davis Elementary School
  • Author of ('See Me For Who I Am,' 'Andy The Actor,' and 'Brenda The Basketball Player')

References

References available upon request.

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