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Nathaniel Parker

Rochester

Summary

Dynamic educator and TCIS Trainer at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, skilled in curriculum planning and public speaking. Successfully mentored new trainers, enhancing their skills and productivity. Developed tailored training programs that improved crisis intervention outcomes, fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners. Committed to innovative problem-solving and effective student engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCIS) Trainer

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
12.2018 - Current
  • Provided direct full and refresher trainings to all BOCES 2 staff to support best practices pertaining to the prevention and handling of crisis situations involving dysregulated learners.
  • Mentored new trainers, resulting in stronger training skills and increased productivity.
  • Provided direct consultation to classrooms and staff related to TCIS to help programs improve outcomes as they pertain to how to best support and teach dynamic learners.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Planned and implemented yearly refreshers tailored to specific organizational needs.

Special Education Teacher

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
09.2008 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define individual student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Developed and implemented multi-tiered systems of support for a wide variety of neurodiverse learners.


Special Education Teacher

BOCES 1
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY
05-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, English Literature

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY
05-2007

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Monroe Community College
05-2005

Skills

  • New hire training
  • Planning and coordination
  • Public speaking
  • Creative problem solving
  • Curriculum planning
  • Program management
  • Lesson plan development
  • Student engagement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10+ TCIS trainers in the absence of a program coordinator.
  • Trained and certified hundreds of employees in TCIS within the organization, as well as from our component districts.
  • Received Ukeru Trainer Certification in 2023 - recertified in 2025.

Certification

TCIS Full Associate Trainer

Certified Ukeru Trainer

Certified forklift operator

7th Degree Black Belt Karate

6th Degree Black Belt Kobudo (Japanese Weapons)

4th Degree Black Belt Aiki Jujitsu

2nd Degree Black Belt Kendo/Iaido (Sword)



Timeline

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCIS) Trainer

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
12.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
09.2008 - Current

Special Education Teacher

BOCES 1
01.2008 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

SUNY, Brockport

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, English Literature

Nazareth University

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Monroe Community College

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