Karina Parker

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English (Teaching) [Forthcoming May 2024]
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky
Awards/Honors:
● James M. Kenkel Undergraduate ● President’s List (Fall 2019-Fall 2020,
Linguistics Scholarship (May 2023) Fall 2021-Spring 2023)
● The Madonna Marsden Award for “The ● Dean’s Award (Spring 2021, Fall 2023)
Reading Bystander: Examining and
Humanizing Gun Violence in Long Way
Down” (May 2023)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Madison Southern High School - January 2024 to Present
● Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for 9th and 10th-grade English
classes, aligning with state standards and department set curriculum objectives.
● Facilitated classroom activities to enhance students' critical thinking and comprehension
skills.
● Assisted in classroom management procedures including, but not limited to, developing
seating charts, daily attendance routines, etc.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician, Meijer - October 2022 to Present
● Assisted in processing and fulfillment of prescriptions through data entry processes.
● Maintain professional development activities as required by discipline.
English Tutor, EKU Bratzke Center - August 2021 to May 2022
● Tutored student athletes in English aligned with first-year writing courses assisting
students with composition instruction including, but not limited to, brainstorming
strategies, outlining, revision, and grammar.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER WORK

TESL Conversational Partner -January 2024 to Present
Served as a conversational partner for students learning English as a second language through the
support of All Nations Church intending to provide conversational practice with native speakers.
Alternate Student Member of the Teacher Education Committee - August 2022 - May 2023
Served as an alternate student member of the Teacher Education Committee, a university level
committee that approves a variety of curriculum changes in the teacher education program.
English Peer-Mentorship Program - May 2022
Served as a peer-mentor to incoming freshmen/1st year students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in
English or English (Teaching) as a part of a program intended to connect underclassman with
upperclassman to provide academic and community support.