Detanya Chenell Parker
Ridgeland
Summary
Diligent Instructional Leader with proven track record in educational leadership and student development. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environment and effectively manage administrative tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Canton Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
- Lead teachers to intellectually prepare for strong lesson execution, including anticipation of student misunderstanding, pacing, and questioning designed to elicit in-the-moment data and ensure all scholars can access lesson content.
- Conducts staff meetings and professional development sessions as directed.
- Assists in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff members.
Instructional Technologist
Canton Public Schools Central Office
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff development plan for the use of instructional technology.
- Provide staff development to teachers and administrators in methods of involving technology in the delivery of curriculum.
- Assist in integrating technology in the existing instructional curriculum.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teacher
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Science
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinate all program services from State and local funding for preschool aged children ensuring compliance with mandatory State and Federal regulations.
- Develop and implement a plan for meaningful, integrated staff development trainings with ongoing coaching strategies.
- Assessed student competencies through administration of subject specific assessments.
- Prepared students for acceleration to kindergarten through student number recognition and age-appropriate instruction.
- Coordinated and participated in Pre-Kindergarten Collaborative Grant with area schools.
First Grade Teacher and Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Dawson Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Promoted student teamwork through partnership, group activities, and lessons.
- Communicated classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home.
- Created and led instructional activities focused on physical, mental, and social development.
- Monitored student progress and achievements and identified areas in need of further development.
First Grade Teacher and Academic Interventionist
Poplar Springs Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Identifying children’s individual and collective learning needs and planning, preparing, and delivering instruction that categorize ability range within the class.
- Introduced a variety of teaching methods designed to capture students’ interest and maximize learning.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oakland Heights Elementary School
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
First Grade Teacher
McNeal Elementary School
08.2001 - 07.2004
- Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
Education
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2013
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS05.2001
Associates Degree - undefined
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.1999
Skills
- Student evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Dynamic educational methods
- Narrative engagement strategies
- Collaborative education strategies
- Digital literacy
- Collaboration development
Certification
- 152 Kindergarten (K-4)
- 117 Elementary Education (4-6)
- 174 Reading (K-12)
- 192 Social Studies (7-12)
- 486 Career Entry Administrator
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Canton Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Instructional Technologist
Canton Public Schools Central Office
07.2017 - 09.2019
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teacher
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Science
08.2015 - 07.2017
First Grade Teacher and Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Dawson Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2015
First Grade Teacher and Academic Interventionist
Poplar Springs Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2010
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oakland Heights Elementary School
08.2004 - 07.2008
First Grade Teacher
McNeal Elementary School
08.2001 - 07.2004
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Associates Degree - undefined
Meridian Community College
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
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