RANDI PARROTT
Longmont,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate teacher effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Literacy Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed student needs
- Developed and implemented effective instruction through inspirational communication
- Taught foundational skills
- Promoted reading comprehension and expanded vocabulary
- Supported and enhanced writing skills
- Collaborated with teachers and parents
- Provided intervention and monitored student progress
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased student engagement by incorporating project-based learning and group activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student success.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by designing lessons that challenged students to analyze complex texts and ideas.
- Assessed student progress regularly, using formative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
- Fostered a love for reading by introducing students to diverse literary genres and authors.
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Basketball Coach
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Readied athletes for games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Directed practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Coordinated with parents and other resources to meet all team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
Yearbook Advisor
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Photographed key school events and wrote headlines, quotes and captions.
- Chose cover/page designs as well as type/text/font specifications.
- Created custom pages to meet content elements.
- Worked with yearbook representative and school photographer.
- Reviewed/proofread page designs and stories.
2nd Grade Teacher
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
2nd Grade Teacher
AYRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Assistant Director
URBANPROMISE WILMINGTON
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Wrote curriculum for and taught a Literature/Music Appreciation High School course.
- Organized activities that developed children's spiritual, physical, emotional and social growth.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and regular home visits.
- Worked closely with the site director, family members, classroom teachers and other specialists.
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
Education
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - undefined
Sterling College
Sterling, KS2011
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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, COSkills
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Curriculum development
- Instruction and lesson planning
- Team player
- Character Development
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Project-based learning
Timeline
5th Grade Literacy Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Basketball Coach
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
11.2019 - 01.2024
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2018 - 07.2024
Yearbook Advisor
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
08.2018 - 05.2023
2nd Grade Teacher
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
08.2016 - 07.2018
2nd Grade Teacher
AYRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Director
URBANPROMISE WILMINGTON
07.2012 - 06.2014
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS - undefined
Sterling College
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Colorado Christian University