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Fallon Parker

4626 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50310, (661) 400-2659


Fallon.Parker@drake.edu

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Education
Endorsement: Unified Early Childhood Education, Reading

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa


Masters of Science in Education in Education Leadership (PK-12) May 2017

Professional Experience
Des Moines Public School District, Park Ave Elementary- Des Moines, Iowa
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher August 2009 May 2010
* Participated in International Baccalaureate Program
* Collaborate and plan with cooperating teachers, including professional development
* Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.

Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Early Childhood Iowa Teacher August 2010- May 2012
* One-on-one assistance and instruction for students performing below minimum
academic achievement levels.
* Proactively managed parent relationships to promote professionalism.
* Built reputation for maintaining high standard of classroom management.

Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Instructional Coach/ Universal Preschool Teacher August 2012- May 2014
* Responsible for working cooperatively with staff in a coaching relationship.
* Organize and facilitate professional development for Early Childhood staff.
* Provide and model effective instructional strategies to staff.

Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Head Start Teacher August 2014-Present
* Responsible for implemented Early Childhood curriculum and assessments.
* Created individualized plans for student achievement.
* Served on the Behavior Intervention Committee and the Positive Behavior Supports

Des Moines Public School District, Mitchell Early Learning Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Third Grade Summer School Teacher June 2016-July 2017
*Participated in research project focusing on the Early Literacy Initiative.
* Delivered researched based reading curriculum to struggling readers.
* Collaborated with teachers, coaches, and researchers to plan and deliver instruction.
Additional Teaching Experience

International Baccalaureate Planning committee August 2009-May 2010


* Worked with all grade levels to align IB standards and current curriculum
* Created unit plans for Early Childhood and reviewed all unit plans for all grade levels
* Attend International Baccalaureate certification training

Early Reading First Grant Classroom Teacher August 2010- May 2012
* Apply scientifically based reading research in classroom with fidelity
* Participate in ELCO classroom assessment
* Worked with Literacy Coach to plan instruction
* Participated in intensive ERF training with McRel

Curriculum Planning Committee June 2013


*Examine current social skills curriculum
*Compile Tier 2 interventions to teach social skills
* Align Teaching Strategies Gold assessment with Houghton Mifflin Curriculum
* Align Kindergarten standards with teaching Strategies Gold assessment
* Create reporting document for teachers to share with parents
* Place all documents on district server

Parent and Child Together Time Summer Planning Committee June 2014
* Review current plans for Parent and Child Together Time
* Work with Family Engagement Facilitators
* Plan and gather new resources for PACT Time
* Align activities to Houghton Mifflin Curriculum
* Upload all documents to district server

Assessment Committee August 2014


*Collaborate with General Education and Special Education teachers to align assessments
* Create document to share with parents
* Define intended student learning outcomes
* Review selected learning outcomes for different ages
* Align Teaching Strategies GOLD objectives with Kindergarten Standards

Positive Behavior Support Team August 2015- Present


*Design behavioral lessons
* Ensure all staff are aware of various strategies around classroom management
* Communicate with staff the focal behavior expectations during PD time
* Survey staff on problem behaviors, locations, and times

Technology Chair August 2013-Present


* Acted as a resource for teachers in using technology
* Provided professional development on technology
*Aid in problem solving with technology problems
* Help set up district computers, printers, projectors, and audio equipment
Behavior Intervention Committee Member August 2014-Present
*Work with staff to problem solve academic and behavior concerns
* Plan and create tier 2 intervention plans for struggling students
* Review relevant data reports, analyze and share with BIC committee
* Problem solve with teachers and families
* Help create supporting documents and lessons for interventions
* Resource share at staff meetings

Trailblazer August 2015- Present


* Finding innovative ways to solve instructional challenges
* Collaborating with a dynamic cohort of peers
* Work with Instructional Technology Coordinator
* Create a blended learning environment for students
* Attend professional development on incorporating technology in the classroom
* Create a 21st Century classroom
* Pilot Lexia Core5 program

DMEA Building Representative August 2010-Present


*Represent building members
* Participate in grievance procedures
* Attend monthly meetings and vote on current topics
* Act as a resources for members
* Advocate for staff and students

Marzano Instructional Framework Professional Development June 2015- Present


* Received training to successfully implement framework
* Worked with instructional coach to identify goal areas
* Learn strategies for delivering new content
* Learn important teacher behaviors for engaging students

Administrative Experience

Local Educational Agency Representative September 2015-May 2016


* Acted as LEA representative at IEP meetings
* Attended IEP meetings with special education teachers
* Answered parents questions and assisted with facilitating meetings

Professional Development September 2015-Present


* Design and deliver professional development on assessment expectations
* Design and deliver professional development on piloted technology program
* Work with Administrators to present relevant data to staff

Des Moines Job Fair February 2017


*Met with perspective teachers
* Interviewed perspective teachers using Marzano Instructional Framework
* Shared information about Early Childhood Programs
Iowa Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
*Participated in learning experiences and administrative clinical hours
*Attended advocate for impact
* Met with Iowa Legislators to advocate for education and Early Childhood

Additional Experience

Drake University- Des Moines, Iowa


Cheerleading Coach August 2011-October 2016
*Work with athletic administration and band directors
*Prepare and teach material to members of cheerleading squad
*Organize budget, fundraisers, and events

Certifications
First Aid/ CPR
CPI Certification
Blood borne Pathogens
Mandatory Reporter
Honors
Drake Deans list Drake Presidents list (4.0) Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship Award

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