Michael Parr
Katy
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at International Leadership of Texas, adept at differentiated instruction and student assessment. Enhanced student engagement through innovative, hands-on activities, resulting in a 30% improvement in learning gaps. Strong interpersonal communication skills foster collaboration with parents and colleagues, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
Katy
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities into curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Realtor Sales Associate
Walzel Properties
02.2019 - Current
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed conditions of home sales.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of single-family properties.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
- Consistently established positive flows of communication with agents, clients, and all personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Advised and informed first-time homebuyers and prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
Teacher
Waller ISD
Waller
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classrooms.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results. Helped close learning gaps by 30%.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation
Lancaster
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Enhanced route planning efficiency for optimized travel time and fuel consumption.
- Contributed to the company's safety record with consistent adherence to traffic laws and regulations.
- Run 1500 to 2500 miles weekly.
Zillow Home Advisor
Zillow Group
Remote
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored local residential property market to adjust sales tactics, prices, and overall business effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed property lists in Bridge Listing Input (BLI) to accurately identify properties status and meet client needs.
- Established flows of communication with agents, clients, and personnel involved in transactions.
- Educated new team members on SalesForce and other Okta apps that assist in their everyday job assignments.
Math Interventionist
Spring ISD
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2006 - 08.2019
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in 5th thru 8th grade math.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including math vocabulary and strategies to meet them at their level.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Retail Manager
The Home Depot Inc
08.1994 - 08.2006
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Reviewed reports of cash and operations to effectively control store inventory.
- Handled inventories, cash, and payroll procedures and managed controllable P&L line items.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Cultivated customer loyalty to enhance retention by delivering outstanding service.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Analyzed sales data, and profit and loss statements to compose store budget that cut costs 5-10% each quarter.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2006
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.1993
Skills
- Data management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Self-motivation
- Planning and coordination
- Organization and time management
- Supervision
- Equipment operation
- Commercial driving
- Safety protocols
- Driving safety and accident prevention
- Clean driving record
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Cycle Award, Recipient (2025)
Timeline
Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
08.2024 - Current
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation
12.2023 - 02.2024
Teacher
Waller ISD
08.2022 - 04.2024
Zillow Home Advisor
Zillow Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
Math Interventionist
Spring ISD
08.2020 - 08.2021
Realtor Sales Associate
Walzel Properties
02.2019 - Current
Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2006 - 08.2019
Retail Manager
The Home Depot Inc
08.1994 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College