Dawn P. Parker

***** ******* ******, **** ***, Fairfax, VA 22030

678-***-**** (C), 571-***-**** (H), abg1mv@r.postjobfree.com

Science Teacher

Over 5 years progressive experience in High School and Middle School

instruction.

"Promoter of Problem Solving and Critical Thinking".

Positive thinking, dedicated, results oriented, motivated and hardworking

leader.

CORE STRENGTHS:

Excellent interpersonal skills Good verbal and written

communication skills

Organizational skills Problem solving

Leadership abilities Classroom Management

Research and Analytical skills Typing = 55 wpm

Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

and Outlook) and Internet research.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Fairfax County Public Schools Annandale, VA August

2010 - Present

7th Grade Life Sciences Teacher Edgar Allen Poe Middle School

Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in

working with students' records, parents and colleagues. Comply with school

system and state regulations and Board of Education policies. Demonstrate

professional practices in teaching. Act in a professional manner and assume

responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.

Carry out duties and responsibilities prescribed by local school and

system.

. Provide instruction by teaching at an appropriate instructional level,

providing content development and building for transfer.

. Assess and encouraged student progress by promoting student

engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to student

performance and supporting students.

. Manage the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining

an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining

appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

Fulton County Schools Fulton County, GA August 2006-

August 2010

Environmental and Physical Science, Westlake High School

Biology and Physics Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in

working with students' records, parents and colleagues. Comply with school

system and state regulations and Board of Education policies. Demonstrate

professional practices in teaching. Act in a professional manner and assume

responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.

Carry out duties and responsibilities prescribed by local school and

system.

. Provide instruction by teaching at an appropriate instructional level,

providing content development and building for transfer.

. Assess and encouraged student progress by promoting student

engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to student

performance and supporting students.

. Manage the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining

an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining

appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

. Collaborate other science teachers to design curriculum and rotation

of students for Georgia High School Graduation Test tutorial sessions.

. Followed lesson plans verbatim in lieu of teacher absence.

DeKalb County Schools Decatur, GA

February 2004-August 2005

Biology and Chemistry Teacher

Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in

working with students' records, parents and colleagues. Comply with school

system and state regulations and Board of Education policies. Demonstrate

professional practices in teaching. Act in a professional manner and assume

responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.

Carry out duties and responsibilities prescribed by local school and

system.

. Provide instruction by teaching at an appropriate instructional level,

providing content development and building for transfer.

. Assess and encouraged student progress by promoting student

engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to student

performance and supporting students.

. Manage the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining

an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining

appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

. Collaborate with two other science teachers to design curriculum and

rotation of students for Saturday Georgia High School Graduation Test

tutorial sessions.

Wellstar Cobb Hospital Atlanta, GA May

2007- August 2010

PRN - Emergency Department Technician II

Followed professional practices consistent with hospital and all

departmental policies in which patient confidentiality was always respected

and maintained.

. Measured patient's weights, blood pressures, respirations and pulses.

. Performed Phlebotomy, EKG's, orthopedic splints

. Patient transport

Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA June

1999-August 2006

Patient Care Technician II, Radiology Scheduler II, Secretary II and Unit

Secretary

Followed professional practices consistent with hospital and all

departmental policies in which patient confidentiality was always respected

and maintained.

. Measure patient's weights, blood pressures, respirations and pulses,

Intravenous line and Foley Catheter removal.

. Assisted nursing staff as needed, scheduled diagnostic exams via a

computer database

. Medical transcription and dictation, patient check in and out

. Patient billing, order entry, answer telephones and performed routine

office procedures

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Center for Black Women's Wellness

August 2009 to August 2010

Assisted Mid-Level Providers (Clinicians) in the day-to-day operations of

the Wellness Program in this free clinic.

Front and Back Office Duties included administrative and clinical duties as

outlined by AAMA. Duties included but were not limited to:

Taking medical histories, explaining treatment procedures to patients

Preparing patients for examination and assisting the clinician during the

exam

. Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic

laboratory tests

. Instructing patients about medication and special diets, preparing

and administering medications as directed by a clinician

. Authorizing prescription refills as directed, drawing blood

. Taking electrocardiograms, using computer application and assisting

in database collection and entry

EDUCATION:

Certified Science Teacher; Clayton College & State University; B.S.

Integrative Studies; Major - Biology; Minor - Health Sciences; 3.4 - GPA;

2001; Certified Nurse Assistant; 1996 - Present

References Available Upon Request

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