Garrison Parker
Brownsville,TN
Summary
An experienced and caring educator. Has worked extensively with younger students, particularly those at the high school age or below. Experience in analyzing, grading, and providing feedback on long-form writing assignments. Also has plentiful experience in classrooms with preparing and teaching lessons, classroom management, and grading assignments. Openly collaborative worker who is always willing to hear and accept feedback. Follows the personal philosophy that, in the end, it's all about what is best for the students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VBS Leader
Brownsville Baptist Church
Brownsville, Tennessee
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe, secure, and positive environment for children.
- Encouraged participation from all students throughout each lesson.
- Led games and crafts that reinforced the day's Bible lesson theme.
- Supervised groups of children during recreation time.
- Assisted in the setup of VBS materials and decorations.
English Tutor
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Created a positive, encouraging environment to foster student growth in language skills.
- Provided feedback to students on their strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Assisted students in developing reading comprehension strategies, grammar rules, and writing techniques.
- Provided guidance on essay structure, sentence structure, spelling and grammar mistakes with individual students.
Education
Associate of Arts - English Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson development
- Project-based learning
- Adaptability
- Editing and proofreading
- Essay grading
- Writing concepts
- Communication expertise
- Tutoring and assistance
Affiliations
- Heavily involved in the arts
- Best Supporting Character Award
Accomplishments
- Graduated high school with Honors with Distinction
- Outstanding Cept I Student Award
- Discipleship Award
Certification
- PBIS I Training Certification
- PBIS II Training Certification
- AFIRM Certification
Timeline
English Tutor
Western Kentucky University
04.2022 - 05.2023
VBS Leader
Brownsville Baptist Church
08.2018 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - English Education
Western Kentucky University
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