Microsoft Suites
Shannon Parrish
Kennedale,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator from Arlington ISD, adept in Classroom Management and fostering significant academic growth through innovative Curriculum Development. Leveraged critical thinking and interpersonal skills to enhance student engagement and performance, achieving notable improvements in learning outcomes. Proven mentor and collaborator, committed to advancing educational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Newly Retired
Arlington ISD
1998.08 - 2024.06
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in AVID site team and advocated the use of AVID strategies for colleagues. Used AVID strategies to promote critical thinking for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.1992
High School Diploma -
Ballinger High School
Ballinger, TX1987
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking/Lesson Planning
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Student Performance assessment
- Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Subject matter expertise
- Texas teaching credential
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Online Teaching Canvas/Google Classroom
Certification
- Certified Educator, Texas
- Biology ( 6-12)- Lifetime Certification
- Life/Earth Science (6-12) - Lifetime Certification
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught science, to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for Science Club to increase interest in sciences for students.
- Curriculum Development at the school and district level based on the State TEKS.
- Pioneered teaching ADV Biology (HS credit class) for select 8th graders from 2016-2024 with 100% success in passing EOC and 90% Masters in EOC.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offCompany Culture4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
Charles Darwin
Software
Google suites
Canvas
Google Classroom
Teams
Zoom
Interests
Gardening
Crafts
Timeline
Teacher - Newly Retired
Arlington ISD
1998.08 - 2024.06
Master of Science - Biology
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Angelo State University
High School Diploma -
Ballinger High School
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