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Kelly Parker

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, excelling in collaborative teaching and literacy education. Enhanced student reading comprehension through innovative strategies and built strong parent-teacher relationships. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, resulting in improved academic performance and student engagement. Passionate about child development and effective classroom management.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2001 - 06.2019
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
  • Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and problem-solving exercises.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening and included Christian based concepts when possible

2nd Grade Tchr/1st Grade Primary Reading Teacher

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1987 - 06.2001
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.
  • Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
  • Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Reading K-12

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Skills

  • Collaborative teaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Activity planning
  • Student needs assessment
  • Literacy education
  • Field trip organization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2003.
  • Earned "Math Teacher of the Year" in 1999.
  • Taught appoximately 600 students over my tenure.
  • Oversaw 25 plus students per class.
  • Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
  • Supervised newly hired teachers as mentor.

Certification

  • NC Teaching License

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2001 - 06.2019

2nd Grade Tchr/1st Grade Primary Reading Teacher

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1987 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Reading K-12

Western Carolina University

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