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Sherry Parks

Crawfordville,FL

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating classroom experiences that drive student success. Seeking to utilize the years of experience in curriculum design and pivot to a career in adult education.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Wakulla County School District #65
Crawfordville, FL
08.2004 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented teaching strategies such as KAGAN to enhance student engagement and collaboration.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and to plan differentiated instruction.
  • Utilized pre-made assessments adjusting questions as needed, or developed teacher-made assessments.
  • Used Word Wall to create interactive learning games.

Substitute Teacher

DeSoto School District #86
DeSoto, IL
08.2001 - 10.2002

Followed lesson plans assigned by teachers in all subjects in grades K-8.

Director

Presbyterian Preschool
Carbondale, IL
08.1998 - 05.2000
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring safety protocols and quality standards were consistently met to DCFS standards.
  • Oversaw the budget and payroll.
  • Organized a yearly fund-raiser to increase revenue and family involvement.

Teacher

Covenant Christian School
Carbondale, IL
08.1990 - 03.1996
  • Taught ELA for 5th-8th grades and developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Assessed student performance regularly by creating formative assessments.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by keeping an open line of communication.

Teacher

Immanuel Lutheran School
Springfield, IL
08.1992 - 05.1994
  • Taught ELA for grades 6th-8th.
  • Planned and implemented lessons that correlated with the curriculum standards.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
03-1989

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum design
  • Learning strategies
  • Classroom technology

Timeline

Teacher

Wakulla County School District #65
08.2004 - Current

Substitute Teacher

DeSoto School District #86
08.2001 - 10.2002

Director

Presbyterian Preschool
08.1998 - 05.2000

Teacher

Immanuel Lutheran School
08.1992 - 05.1994

Teacher

Covenant Christian School
08.1990 - 03.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville