Parker Dawson
Huntersville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate first year educator with a completed Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (K-6), eager to embrace training opportunities to enhance classroom skills and establish a solid career foundation. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with a strong desire to expand existing competencies. Highly organized and prepared to foster an inclusive environment that empowers all students to reach their full potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (4th Grade Co-Teacher)
Lakeshore Elementary School
Mooresville, NC
01.2026 - Current
- I am currently a full time, fourth grade co-teacher for Lakeshore Elementary School. I pull small groups of students from all fourth grade classes on a consistent schedule, based on the academic needs of the varying groups of students.
- Pull small groups of students for academic struggling students to get the help that they need to finish out fourth grade strong.
- Pull small groups of higher-performing students in order to provide them with academic challenges and show growth in their learning.
- Currently evaluate students' understanding of course material through examination.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Pull small groups of students from all 4th grade classes based on the student needs through the entire grade level.
- Have developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Have prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Barista
Starbucks
Huntersville
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Skills included are working one or more stations at the same time, helping customers out in a busy and fast environment, and working to improve their experience through making customer connections.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
Student Teacher Intern
JV Washam Elementary School
Cornelius, NC
08.2025 - 12.2025
- 185 direct hours in a second grade classroom.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Barista
Starbucks
Lynchburg
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Skills include working one or more stations at the same time, helping customers out in a busy and fast environment, and working to improve their experience through making customer connections.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Childcare Worker
Journey Church
Huntersville
07.2018 - 08.2022
- I teach lessons based on the ages and abilities of the children in class. Enforce rules to teach manners and maintain a safe environment. Promote physical, emotional, and social development through well-planned classroom lessons and outside activities.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Restaurant Team Member
Viva Chicken
Huntersville
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Positions included cashier, busser, and food runner. I stepped into any other roles I was needed in, and worked well to serve customers in face-paced, high pressure situations.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Summer Camp Counselor
Lake Norman YMCA
Cornelius
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Summer of 2020 and 2021
- I engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment. Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Kohls
Huntersville
08.2020 - 01.2021
- As a sales associate I greeted customers, offered assistance, and provided product and retail information.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers as a cashier.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia12-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
William Amos Hough High School
Cornelius06-2022
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Central Piedmont Community College - Merancas Campus
Huntersville05-2022
Skills
- My individual skillset includes working hard in high pressure situations, staying calm in chaos, and putting others' needs before my own Other skills include:
- Effective classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Elementary education
- Skilled in maintaining classroom discipline
- Group and individual teaching
Certification
- Certified in CPR
- Certified in Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators
- Licensed North Carolina Elementary Educator
Professional Development
- Certified in Regulations Governing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia Modules
- Certified - Cultural Competency Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher (4th Grade Co-Teacher)
Lakeshore Elementary School
01.2026 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
JV Washam Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - 04.2023
Barista
Starbucks
03.2022 - 01.2026
Restaurant Team Member
Viva Chicken
04.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate/Cashier
Kohls
08.2020 - 01.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Lake Norman YMCA
07.2020 - 08.2021
Childcare Worker
Journey Church
07.2018 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
William Amos Hough High School
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Central Piedmont Community College - Merancas Campus
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Volunteer Experience
- Journey Church, Childcare Worker, Huntersville, 2018-07, Present, I provide childcare services for special church events and teach students on Sunday mornings as a small group leader for different age groups. I enforce rules and teach manners through maintaining a safe environment for the kids.
- Journey Church, Youth Worship Coordinator, Huntersville, 2025-08, Present, I lead a group of youth students in leading worship during youth group on Sunday nights. I enforce group productivity, plan events, maintaining safety, and oversee all scheduling and group management requirements.
References
- Nicole, Walker, Childcare Administrator, (704)-957-6828
- Kimberly, Linkner, Teacher (K-6), (704)-793-8100
- Brittney Nicastro, Teacher (K-6), (440)-759-8088
- Jumoke Burney, Teacher (K-6), (704)-615-5836
- Amy Wagner, Dean of Students, (980)-343-1071