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Melissa Parker

Dardenne Prairie,MO

Summary

Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Home
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans for a variety of content areas for one to five students of different grades that met state curriculum guidelines
  • Accommodated lesson plans to meet the special needs of students
  • Coordinated with specialized educators to advance student understanding and achievement in focus areas

Business Education Teacher

Fort Zumwalt East High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Managed classes totaling over 100 students concurrently while providing a high degree of customization as needed
  • Taught courses in Computer Education, Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Business
  • Assisted with aligning lessons to structured goals focused on improving student achievement

Business Educator and Cheerleading Coach

Fort Zumwalt West High School
08.2004 - 05.2011
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success
  • Facilitated PLC meetings for the Business department with focus on Personal Finance
  • Taught courses in Personal Finance, Accounting and Computer Education
  • Worked as Assistant and Head Coach of a large cheerleading program including coach/athlete education in health, safety and skills, coordinated a variety of events as well as managing accounting for the program and family accounts while pulling the balances from debt to a strong positive balance.

Educator, Coach and A+ Instructor

Saint Charles High School
08.1999 - 05.2004
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success
  • Developed A+ student training alongside the area coordinator, making connections between mentoring students and classroom teachers, troubleshooting social connections between mentoring students and their mentees and documented and submitted hours and requirements for the students through the correct channels to afford them the potential scholarship opportunities related to this program
  • Participated in area curriculum development for the Personal Finance course, newly required for graduation, including textbook evaluations, making connections with real-world businesses and developing authentic assessments
  • Mentored several student teaching experiences for incoming educators based out of local universities

Education

Business Education Certification

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science - Business Education And Psychology

Missouri Baptist University

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Mentoring abilities
  • Growth Mindset
  • Professional Networking
  • Practical Learning

Volunteer/Service Work

American Heritage Girls (Religious Charter/Scouting Program)

  • Served as Troop Coordinator for four year, Events Coordinator for one year and squad leader for one year
  • Facilitated monthly Ministry Team/Board meetings, created troop calendars, oversaw health & safety issues including trainings and record keeping, focused on girl-led initiatives and projects leading the troop to the highest rating of Diamond status for my four years as coordinator
  • Ran meeting openings including flag ceremonies, fellowship times, devotions and special activities including honoring veterans, a hair donation event and award ceremonies
  • Assisted focus area coordinators in carrying out their tasks and activities with troubleshooting, resource management and budget considerations
  • Worked alongside local organizations to allow access for girls to learn and grow in a variety of ways while serving the community
  • Dedicated time to develop relationships with leaders and parents including meals, financial resources and prayer


Mid America Teen CERT

  • Attended two 22 hour training and disaster relief simulation courses to become certified as a disaster response team member
  • Eligible to serve at events such as parades, races, displays, etc as part of the medical support staff


Wreaths Across America

  • Facilitate a family wreath sponsorship group for 2 years
  • Gather sponsorships and information for area military graves, enlist and coordinate groups for wreath placement on the day of the event, and follow up with spoonsors
  • Investigate with site (JB National Cemetery) coordinators to improve procedures for WAA and other community events



Timeline

Homeschool Educator

Home
07.2021 - Current

Business Education Teacher

Fort Zumwalt East High School
08.2012 - 05.2013

Business Educator and Cheerleading Coach

Fort Zumwalt West High School
08.2004 - 05.2011

Educator, Coach and A+ Instructor

Saint Charles High School
08.1999 - 05.2004

Business Education Certification

University of Missouri-Saint Louis

Bachelor of Science - Business Education And Psychology

Missouri Baptist University
Melissa Parker