Dawn P. Parker
***** ******* ******, **** ***, Fairfax, VA 22030
678-***-**** (C), 571-***-**** (H), ********@*****.***
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