Rachel Parker
Lakewood
Summary
Director of Activities candidate with a strong background in school-based leadership, activities, and special education. Skilled in organizing, supporting, and evaluating large-scale school events and fostering positive relationships among faculty, students, and families in diverse communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Dakota Ridge, Jeffco Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and implemented building and community-wide events, enhancing student engagement through academic awards, activities, and graduation ceremonies.
- Manage the budget for 4 different school accounts. Fundraised over $30,000 last year to support clubs and activities.
- Developed and delivered targeted learning opportunities for special education and performing arts departments, fostering student growth and success.
- Monitored progress of students with disabilities towards graduation, collaborating with accessibility team to ensure support and resources were effectively utilized.
Assistant Principal
Prairie View High School
Henderson
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Facilitated continued education for teachers utilizing a data driven continuous improvement cycle.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies while reducing the number of suspensions.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
High School Instructional Leader
Prairie View High School
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Created and facilitated school-wide professional development about differentiation strategies for special student populations.
- Develop and conduct weekly PLC meetings for teachers in multiple departments.
- Observe and provide instructional feedback to teachers.
High School Special Education Teacher/ Math Interventionist
Prairie View High School
08.2010 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented daily lessons for Intervention Algebra and Geometry courses.
- Assessed student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Case manager for 20-25 students on IEPs.
- Mentored 1-2 new Special Education teachers each year to provide support in teaching and writing IEPs.
Special Education Department Leader
Prairie View High School
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Created and facilitated school-wide PD about differentiating instruction for students with disabilities and English language learners.
- Manage a yearly budget for the Special Education department.
- Facilitate monthly meetings with department.
School Social Worker
Brighton School District 27j
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Provided mental health support for students.
Project Coordinator
Denver Public Schools, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Oversaw a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program in high schools in the Denver Public School District.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Education Leadership
Regis University
01-2017
Masters - Special Education
Regis University
Denver, CO01-2013
Masters - Social Work
University of Denver
01-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Spanish
Luther College
Decorah, Iowa01-2006
Certificate - Social Work for Latinos (Bilingual)
Skills
- Organizing and supporting large school events
- Instructional Leadership
- New teacher and Activities Director mentorship
- Behavior Interventions/Student Discipline
- Experience with special education instruction and leadership
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Dakota Ridge, Jeffco Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Prairie View High School
05.2019 - 05.2022
High School Instructional Leader
Prairie View High School
08.2012 - 05.2019
Special Education Department Leader
Prairie View High School
08.2012 - 05.2017
High School Special Education Teacher/ Math Interventionist
Prairie View High School
08.2010 - 05.2019
School Social Worker
Brighton School District 27j
08.2008 - 05.2010
Project Coordinator
Denver Public Schools, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
Graduate Certificate - Education Leadership
Regis University
Masters - Special Education
Regis University
Masters - Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Spanish
Luther College