MADISON PARKER
Assistant Professor Of Education
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Versatile teacher offering 5.5 years of educational excellence and strong classroom management skills in all three levels of education; elementary, middle, and high school. Knowledgeable in planning rigorous lessons aligned to Iowa standards. Exceptional communication skills with students, families, administration, and colleagues. Qualified background in educating diverse students and developing culturally and academically assignments and assessments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Kennedy High School
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to help them improve their performance.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress, fostering increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected math concepts to other subjects.
Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach
Kennedy High School
06.2018 - Current
- Promoted a growth mindset among athletes by encouraging resilience in response to setbacks or losses.
- Mentored athletes on teamwork and sportsmanship, fostering a positive team culture.
- Collaborated with school administration to promote academic excellence among student athletes.
- Designed pre-game routines to optimize mental focus and physical readiness for competition.
- Analyzed game film to identify areas for improvement, adjusting game and practice plans accordingly.
- Coordinated fundraising events for program resources, increasing budget for necessary equipment and travel expenses.
- Organized team-building activities that strengthened relationships between teammates.
Middle School Math Teacher
Harding Middle School
8 2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with 7th and 8th grade teams to discuss student information and concerns, school activities, and instructional strategies
- Collaborated and analyze data within 7th and 8th grade math PLCS to improve student's learning
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Developed and taught lesson plans to instruct Iowa Core Standards
- Participated in Standards Based Grading
- Participated in weekly meetings with our Instructional Coach to discuss goals, areas of strengths, and improvements
- Participated in HRST (School Leadership) meetings
- Used a variety of technology to enhance engagement and instruction (iXL, iReady, Google Apps, Peardeck, Padlet, Jamboard)
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
Girls Basketball AAU Coach
Lady Martin Brothers Basketball AAU Club
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and promoting a supportive environment.
Sophomore Volleyball Coach
Kennedy High School
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Coordinated with parents, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
4th Grade Teacher
Hoover Elementary
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Interacted and engaged with students of multicultural differences (20 different languages at Hoover and had at least 11 ELL students in my class each year)
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Collaborated and analyzed data within a PLC to improve student's learning
- Differentiated instruction in both math and reading by establishing groups and rotations based on level
- Communicated with parents regularly
- Led technology professional development to teachers
- Used a variety of technology websites to enhance engagement (Peardeck, Padlet)
- Used technology to instruct and enhance learning (GoGuardian, iReady, Google apps)
- Attended IEP meetings
- Attended weekly meetings with an AEA mentor
- Attended monthly reflections with my principal on areas of strengths and improvements
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration + Principal Endorsement
Northwestern College
Orange City 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Educuation
Upper Iowa University
Fayette 05.2001 -
Skills
- Leader
- Collaborator
- Logical reasoning
- Hard worker
- Organization
- Mathematical applications
Certification
Elementary Education K-6, 05/18
Accomplishments
- President's Team at Upper Iowa University: highest GPA on sports team, 2015-2018
- Dean's List, 4 years
- Andres Education Scholarship: Betty Andres Scholarship
- J Paul & Sharroll Richards Scholarship
- Upper Iowa Homecoming Queen, 2017
Intercollegiate Athletics & Activities
- Played collegiate basketball, Upper Iowa University, 3 years (2014-2017)
- Played collegiate volleyball, Upper Iowa University, 2 seasons (Fall 2017 & Fall 2018)
- Served as a Math tutor, Upper Iowa University, 4 years
- Served as an Athlete Peer Educator (APE), Upper Iowa University, 3 years
- Served as a Student Ambassador, Upper Iowa University, 4 years (2014-2018)
- Leader for Special Olympics, Upper Iowa University, 3 years (2014-2017)
- Served as a Peer Assisted Learner (PAL) in College Algebra 1 semester (Fall 2018)
Leadership Experience
- Led PLCs and team meetings
- Attended elementary principal meetings at the ELSC
- Attended and participated in HRST meetings in both elementary and middle school
- Co-Head High School Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Kennedy High School
Coaching Experience
- Coach/Mentor, Basketball camps grades K-8, Kennedy High School, 2014-2018
- Coach/Mentor, Basketball camps, Upper Iowa University, 2014-2016
- Coach/Mentor, Volleyball camps, Upper Iowa University, 2017
- Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach, Kennedy High School, 06/18-present
- Sophomore Volleyball Coach, Kennedy High School, 06/19-present
- 2022 Lady Martin Brothers Basketball AAU Club Coach, 04/19-2022
Hobbies
- Going on walks or hikes
- Spending time with my Husband and daughter
- Reading books
- Being active
- Watching and participating in sports
References
- Denise Melchert, Instructional Coach at Harding Middle School 319-721-2163
- Wendy Frese, Facilitator at Harding Middle School, 319-573-8427
- Katie Bova, Colleague at Kennedy High School, 319-389-0575
Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Kennedy High School
08.2023 - Current
Sophomore Volleyball Coach
Kennedy High School
06.2019 - 08.2022
Girls Basketball AAU Coach
Lady Martin Brothers Basketball AAU Club
04.2019 - 12.2022
4th Grade Teacher
Hoover Elementary
01.2019 - 06.2022
Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach
Kennedy High School
06.2018 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Administration + Principal Endorsement
Northwestern College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Educuation
Upper Iowa University
05.2001 -
Elementary Education K-6, 05/18
Middle School Math Endorsement, 05/18
Middle School English Endorsement, 05/18
Reading Endorsement K-8, 05/18
Coaching Endorsement K-12, 05/18
K-12 Administration License, 08/23
Middle School Math Teacher
Harding Middle School
8 2022 - 06.2023
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