Victorica Parker
Professional Educator
Sumter,SC
Summary
Versatile Education Coordinator well-versed in training and assessing teachers to optimize delivery of effective instruction. Vigilant and hands-on leader with good understanding of learning methods and instructional strategies. Applies proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office to create and execute effective agendas.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher • Sumter
Sumter Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Planned engaging activities and virtual labs to bring material to life.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
APEX Lab Manager• Teacher
Sumter
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Teacher
Hilcrest Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Curriculum Resource Teacher• Lead Teacher
Bates Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators at the district level to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated professional development for all educators on research-based practice
IB Coordinator
Bates Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Leading the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at the middle school level including training, lesson demonstration, and scheduling with fidelity
- Observed, monitored, and mentored teachers to ensure the fidelity of the IB Program.
- Represented the school and district on the state level for IB; working with administrators and various district level staff members
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Teacher
Bates Middle School
09.2002 - 07.2011
- Planning and delivering science instruction to students
- Demonstrated an in depth understanding of all science standards with a particular focus on middle school standards;
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master’s Degree - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
03.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Biology
Winthrop University
08.1996 - 05.2000
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2018 - Current
Skills
Mastery ConnectState Standards Review CommitteeState Standardized Test Review CommitteeProject SchedulingStrategic PlanningGoogle SuiteMS OfficeWritten and oral communication skillsLeadership
Classroom Instruction
Certification
Certified Secondary Science and Tier 2 Secondary School Administration
Timeline
Certified Secondary Science and Tier 2 Secondary School Administration
03-2023
Teacher • Sumter
Sumter Academy
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
01.2018 - Current
APEX Lab Manager• Teacher
Sumter
08.2016 - 07.2020
Teacher
Hilcrest Middle School
08.2014 - 07.2016
Curriculum Resource Teacher• Lead Teacher
Bates Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2014
IB Coordinator
Bates Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2014
Master’s Degree - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
03.2011 - 03.2013
Teacher
Bates Middle School
09.2002 - 07.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Biology
Winthrop University
08.1996 - 05.2000