MICHELLE PARKS
Baytown,TX
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade/1st Grade Teacher
GCCISD
Baytown, Texas
07.2020 - Current
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs of first-grade students.
- Utilized educational technologies and resources to support interactive learning and student engagement in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Arlington ISD
Arlington, TX
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Wrote and edited lesson plans to stay abreast with current curriculum.
- Maintained warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support.
- Informed parents regarding child's progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive classroom environments that encouraged collaboration and critical thinking.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to strengthen home-school connections and address student concerns.
Reading Interventionist
Hurst, Euless, Bedfor ISD
Euless, TX
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Created and implemented reading lessons using LLI and SIPPS programs.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Utilized remedial and reading recovery plans for struggling students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective literacy practices into classroom instruction.
- Facilitated small group sessions focused on phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Substitute Teacher
Hurst, Euless, Bedfor ISD
Euless, TX
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted students with assignments by explaining core concepts and promoting critical thinking.
- Reviewed and implemented prepared lesson plans to maintain class continuity.
- Uphold school discipline standards for individual students and entire classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK12.1994
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Compliance standards
- Safe, positive learning environment
Timeline
4th Grade/1st Grade Teacher
GCCISD
07.2020 - Current
2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Arlington ISD
08.2016 - 05.2020
Reading Interventionist
Hurst, Euless, Bedfor ISD
10.2014 - 04.2016
Substitute Teacher
Hurst, Euless, Bedfor ISD
09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma Baptist University