Shalesha Parson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Hickman Mills C-1
07.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Elementary School Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
08.2008 - 05.2023
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS06.2007
Skills
- Test Preparation
- Instructional Strategies
- District Standards
- Interactive Media
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Nurturing Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
ESL Endorsed
The endorsement or certifications qualify you to instruct students in how to speak, write, and read English.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Hickman Mills C-1
07.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
08.2008 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Graceland University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
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