Ami M. Parker
108 E. Texas Ave.
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 678-4588 (cell)
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Education Ph.D. Public Policy (2009)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Dissertation Title: North Carolina Charter Schools: School Administrator’s Perceptions of Competition in K-12 Education
- Public Policy is an integrated curriculum that includes courses in Political Science, Economics, and Sociology. I completed proficiency exams in nature of the field, methodology, and economics.
Ed.S., Administration & Supervision (1998)
WinthropUniversity, Rock Hill, SC
M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling (1994)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
A.B., Secondary Social Studies Education (1993)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
North CarolinaSchool of Science and Math (1990) Durham, NC
Honors2013 Silver Plus CRC Certification
2013 National Students Against Violence Everywhere Advisor of the Year
2012 NC Counseling Association Ella Stephens Barrett Leadership Award
- This award is given for outstanding service and leadership in the counseling field.
2009 Gaston County Schools Counselor of the Year
National Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor
National Board Certified Teacher- Counseling Specialty Area
Dean's List, four semesters
Teaching Fellows Scholarship
ExperienceSchool Counselor
Highland School of Technology (NC)Feb. 2000-Present
Assistant Principal
SouthwestMiddle School (NC)July 1999-July 2000
Student Life Instructor
NC School of Science and Math Aug. 1998-July 1999
School Counselor
BessemerCityHigh SchoolAug. 1994-July 1998
OtherReaderOct. 2005- Present
ExperiencePearson
- Score SAT, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, and other writing assessments
Peer ReviewerSummer 2007- Summer 2013
- Reviewed grants for Elementary/Secondary School Counseling Program, Safe and Healthy Schools, Carol M. White Physical Education Grant, AmeriCorps
Adult High School Teacher
GastonCollege Mar. 1997-May 1998
Aug. 2000-August 2005
- Taught Algebra, English, Science, and History curriculum areas
- Assisted students who were not successful in traditional school
Instructor
GastonCollege
Aug. 2011- December 2012
- Taught Academic Related Study Skills course
Aug. 2003- December 2004
- Taught School Age Development course to teacher assistants to meet new state legislated requirements
InstructorOct. 2002- April 2004
SylvanLearningCenter Gastonia, NC
- Tutor middle and high school students in their individualized, prescribed skill areas
ProfessionalNational Educators' Association (NEA)
MembershipsNC Counseling Association (NCCA)
NCCA Government Relations Member at Large June 2005-June 2007
NCCA President Elect ElectJune 2007-June 2009
NCCA President ElectJune 2008-June 2009
NCCA PresidentJune 2009-June 2010
- Coordinated 2010 conference entitled “Advocating for Your Clients, Yourself and Our Profession”
NC School Counselor’s Association (NCSCA)
NCSCA Southwest Region Vice PresidentJune 2012-June 2014
American Counseling Association (ACA)
NC Career Development Association (NCCDA)
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity