Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Other Work
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LISA PARKS

Protostar Education
Travelers Rest,SC
LISA PARKS
2027
years of professional experience

Reading Tutor and ESL Teacher conducting online language lessons to students ages 2–14 with a clear, patient, and engaging classroom style. Delivers pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation practice while adapting instruction to different ages and proficiency levels. Builds confidence through positive reinforcement and consistent feedback in virtual classrooms.

Work History

Tutor Educator

3 Years 7 Months
Ignite Reading | 01.2023 - Current
  • Teach reading skills to K-6 students, based on the science of reading via a virtual platform.
  • Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and able to contribute.
  • Increase literacy rates among students through innovative reading and comprehension strategies.

Senior Teacher, Interviewer, and Trainer

7 Years 7 Months
Protostar Education | 01.2019 - Current
  • Teach English as a second language to students aged 4-14 via a virtual platform including phonics, reading, and writing from beginning to advanced level.
  • Develop and implement differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying learning needs.
  • Interview, train, and mentor new teachers.
  • Develop interview content and procedures for new hires.

Teacher

2 Years
SayABC | 01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Taught English as a second language to students aged 4-14 via a virtual platform.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster a collaborative classroom environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.

Master Teacher, Interviewer, content writer, and proofreader

7 Years 7 Months
Magic Ears | 01.2019 - 2025
  • Taught English as a second language to students aged 2-14 via a virtual platform.
  • Conducted interviews to hire new teachers.
  • Collaborated with educational teams to write curriculum content to support student success.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy of language and style.

Marketing and Community Outreach Manager

Cyclehop | 2013 - 2018
  • Developed community engagement initiatives to promote sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to enhance outreach efforts and program visibility.
  • Coordinated partnerships with stakeholders to expand service offerings and resources.
  • Developed and managed newsletters and social media content.

Education

Science of Reading Certification

Ignite Reading

TESOL Certification (120 hours)

International Open Academy

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interior Design

Central Michigan University

Skills

Reading
Grammar
Phonics
Writing
Vocabulary development
Organization
Hiring and training
Classroom management
Student assessment

Other Work

Interior Designer

New York, NY, Phoenix, AZ

Commercial and residential design 

Figure Skating Coach

Boston, MA, New York, NY, Bay Area, CA

Group and private lessons

Co-Founder and Past President

Phoenix Spokes People  

Bicycle advocacy group 

 

Timeline

Tutor Educator

Ignite Reading
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Senior Teacher, Interviewer, and Trainer

Protostar Education
01.2019 - CurrentRead More

Master Teacher, Interviewer, content writer, and proofreader

Magic Ears
01.2019 - 2025Read More

Teacher

SayABC
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Marketing and Community Outreach Manager

Cyclehop
2013 - 2018Read More

Ignite Reading

Science of Reading Certification
Read More

International Open Academy

TESOL Certification (120 hours)
Read More

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Applied Arts from Interior Design
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LISA PARKS