Stacey Parks
Huntington,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave Replacement
Harborfields High School
- Art Department- Photo I, Photo II, AP Art
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Harborfields C.S.D.
- Current
- Follow teacher's daily plans and provided additional lessons and materials
- Cover varied curriculum areas
- Teach in Inclusion and Self-contained classrooms.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Northport- East Northport School District
09.2017 - Current
- ART DEPARTMENT And Varied Curriculum Areas
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved student understanding of complex topics through differentiated instruction and targeted support.
Visual Arts Instructor
Northport- East Northport School District
07.2017 - 08.2017
- SUMMER ART PROGRAM Grades 3-5
- Planned and instructed students in projects utilizing drawing and painting mediums
- Planned and instructed various student craft projects.
Classroom Teacher
Garden City Nursery School
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Prepared thematic units with Literature, Art, Music and Centers for Pre-K classes
- Planned indoor and outdoor activities for fine motor and gross motor skills.
Per Diem Substitute
Carle Place U.F.S.D.
- 06.2004
- K - 8th Grade
- Garden City U.F.S.D., Garden City, NY
- Herricks U.F.S.D., New Hyde Park, NY.
Various Graphic Arts Assignments
Atrium Temporary Staffing
07.2002 - 08.2003
- Desktop/ Graphic Design Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite
Permanent Substitute
Elmont U.F.S.D.
12.2002 - 06.2003
- Pre-Kindergarten - 6th Grade
- Provided daily coverage for five primary schools in one school district
- Followed teacher's daily plans and provided additional lessons and materials
- Taught in self-contained and inclusion model classrooms and Art and Music
- Supervised students outside of school on field trips and created lesson plans correlating to trips.
Administrative Assistant
Walter Haas Inc.
06.1999 - 07.2002
- Prepared sales reports and presentations, researched products and handled administrative duties for an international export firm
Print Production Assistant
Lazarus Marketing Inc.
01.1997 - 03.1999
- Managed and tracked design projects from execution to completion for retail accounts of a direct marketing firm's client service sector
- Supervised print and paper purchasing for direct mail clients
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity levels within the department.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs and requirements, making appropriate adjustments to project workflows while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Ensured color accuracy across multiple printing platforms using advanced color management tools and techniques including calibration profiles and color matching systems.
- Implemented innovative solutions to resolve complex printing issues or challenges that arose during the course of a project''s life cycle.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects effectively by prioritizing tasks based on deadline requirements and project complexity.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of print materials for various clients.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing on materials, ensuring cost-effective print solutions for clients.
- Safeguarded client data confidentiality by adhering to strict security protocols when accessing digital artwork files during the proofing process.
Education
Master of Science with Distinction - Elementary Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYBachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / English Literature
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Adobe Creative Suite- including Photoshop and Illustrator
- SmartBoard
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Promethean Board
- B & W Darkroom
- Sewing
- Floral Arranging
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- English Language Arts, 5-9, New York State Certification
- Visual Arts, K-12, New York State Certification
Affiliations
- The Junior League of Long Island- Volunteer Organization
- The Junior Welfare League of Huntington
- St. John's Church -Cold Spring Harbor
- Three Harbors Garden Club- Photographic Committee, Garden History & Design, Planning Committee
Other Employment Experience
- Various Graphic Arts Assignments, Atrium Temporary Staffing, New York, NY, 07/01/02, 08/01/03, Desktop/ Graphic Design Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite
- Administrative Assistant, Walter Haas Inc., Woodbury, NY, 06/01/99, 07/01/02, Prepared sales reports and presentations, researched products and handled administrative duties for an international export firm
- Print Production Assistant, Lazarus Marketing Inc., Oceanside, NY, 01/01/97, 03/01/99, Managed and tracked design projects from execution to completion for retail accounts of a direct marketing firm's client service sector, Supervised print and paper purchasing for direct mail clients
Timeline
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Northport- East Northport School District
09.2017 - Current
Visual Arts Instructor
Northport- East Northport School District
07.2017 - 08.2017
Classroom Teacher
Garden City Nursery School
03.2004 - 06.2005
Permanent Substitute
Elmont U.F.S.D.
12.2002 - 06.2003
Various Graphic Arts Assignments
Atrium Temporary Staffing
07.2002 - 08.2003
Administrative Assistant
Walter Haas Inc.
06.1999 - 07.2002
Print Production Assistant
Lazarus Marketing Inc.
01.1997 - 03.1999
Leave Replacement
Harborfields High School
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Harborfields C.S.D.
- Current
Per Diem Substitute
Carle Place U.F.S.D.
- 06.2004
Master of Science with Distinction - Elementary Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / English Literature
New York University
- English Language Arts, 5-9, New York State Certification
- Visual Arts, K-12, New York State Certification
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