Tiffany Parris
Winston Salem
Summary
Possessing nurturing and patient demeanor, equipped with solid understanding of child development and classroom management, proficient in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Knowledge in curriculum development, especially arts and educational technology integration, coupled with skills in communication and collaboration. Dedicated to inspiring young minds and promoting academic growth and deeper learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten, 2nd, & 3rd Grade Elementary Educator
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Enhances student engagement for learning by integrating STEAM with interdisciplinary lessons for grade level
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills for improved student outcomes.
- Performs classroom benchmark assessments using iReady, mClass Dibels & Heggerty
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Observes, plans, differentiates, and reflects practice to inform and modify instruction for all levels of learners
- Grade level PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) representative at Moore Magnet School who identifies and assists classroom teachers with research-based interventions for behavior modification
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Educator
The Arts Based School
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular performing and visual arts projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented with Positive Discipline classroom management techniques that fostered a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students.
KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT
The Arts Based School
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Supported lead teacher in lesson implementation and materials management
- Assisted lead teacher in documenting appropriate assessment data for students
- Carried out measures to address individual student's needs and learning styles for optimal academic growth
- Provided perspective for inclusion of students with physical, cognitive, and developmental differences upon request by lead teacher
Creator + Director
HEARTPATH CREATIVE CAMPS
01.2016 - Current
- Creates, plans and organizes summer arts and ecology immersion experiences for children kindergarten through sixth grade
- Conceptualizes and implements multicultural art and music lessons from different cultures for children kindergarten through sixth grade
- Plans, guides, and oversees visiting artists and instructors for integrated lessons for campers
- Develops and executes marketing plans to recruit campers through local venues and social media sites
- Manages camp budget and purchases necessary supplies for all camp art, music, and ecology projects
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - IN TEACHING
Salem College
01.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - in Graphic Design
College of Design NC State University
01.1995
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Artistic talent
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" Award in 2024-25 at The Downtown School
- 2022-23 Top 25% of the state based on EVAAS in reading
- Recipient of grant for Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education and Talent Development Twice Exceptional Strand/University of Connecticut in 2024
Certification
- K-6 General Education, State of North Carolina, 2015
- K-12 Visual Art, State of North Carolina, 2015
- Positive Discipline Certification, 2014
- NonViolent Communication, 2017
- Ecological Systems Integration, NC Dept. of Public Affairs, 2018-present
Professional Development
- LETRS Professional Development
- Wilson/Orton Gillingham Certification, 2013
- ERG's Laney Sammons Guided Math Training, 2017-2018
- Innovations in Childhood Reggio Education Conference, 2016
- Investigations in Number, Data, + Space Online Workshop, 2015
Timeline
Kindergarten, 2nd, & 3rd Grade Elementary Educator
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Creator + Director
HEARTPATH CREATIVE CAMPS
01.2016 - Current
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Educator
The Arts Based School
08.2013 - 07.2019
KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT
The Arts Based School
07.2010 - 07.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - in Graphic Design
College of Design NC State University
- K-6 General Education, State of North Carolina, 2015
- K-12 Visual Art, State of North Carolina, 2015
- Positive Discipline Certification, 2014
- NonViolent Communication, 2017
- Ecological Systems Integration, NC Dept. of Public Affairs, 2018-present
MASTER OF ARTS - IN TEACHING
Salem College
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