Paula Parker
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Smithton Middle School, excelling in technology integration and fostering creativity among diverse learners. Leveraged data-driven decision-making to enhance student understanding. Skilled in peer tutoring and parent-teacher communication, consistently promoting engaging and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Smithton Middle School
Columbia, MO
08.2016 - Current
- Applied real-world contexts to make mathematics more engaging for students.
- Incorporated technology within curriculum to enrich student learning opportunities.
- Customized teaching techniques to suit diverse student needs.
- Ensured clean and safe spaces supporting small group interactions.
- Evaluated academic progress to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
- Encouraged a positive classroom environment that fostered creativity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach 6th grade math concepts.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Monitored student behavior in order to create a safe learning environment.
Sixth and Seventh Grade Looping Teacher
Gentry Middle School
Columbia, Missouri
08.1996 - 09.2003
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp of course material.
Third Grade Teacher
Cole R-1
Russellville, MO
11.1993 - 05.1996
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress via phone calls, emails, meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO08-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-1992
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO05-1987
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Individualized instruction
- Technology integration
- Teaching diverse learners
Timeline
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Smithton Middle School
08.2016 - Current
Sixth and Seventh Grade Looping Teacher
Gentry Middle School
08.1996 - 09.2003
Third Grade Teacher
Cole R-1
11.1993 - 05.1996
Master of Arts - Education
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
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