1. REBECCAA.PARKS, PH.D.
546 County Route 64, Elmira, New York 14903
rparks@teachingtodaysteachers.com • 607-426-5892
Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEACHING TODAY'S TEACHERS April 2014 - Present
National Education Consultant/Director of Operations and Training
Corning, New York
iNACOL Jan 2014 -Jan 2016
New Learning Models, Blended/Online Professional Development Research/Publishing
Vienna, Virginia
K12, INC. Sept 2012 - April 2013
Instruction and Assessment Research
Herndon, Virginia
ELMIRA COLLEGE Aug 2010 – Jul 2011
Visiting Professor of Teacher Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Elmira, New York
ACT INCORPORATED Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
ACT Executive Education Specialist
United States
CORNING-PAINTED POST SCHOOLS Sept 1997 – Jun 2005
Elementary School Teacher
Corning, New York
LYNCHBURG CITY & SURROUNDING COUNTY SCHOOLS Nov 1995 – Jun 1997
Substitute Teacher
Lynchburg, Virginia
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING STUDY IN GREAT BRITAIN May 1995 – Oct 1995
Teacher
Exeter, England
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Education – Curriculum and Instruction December, 2014
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Science in Reading/Literacy Education May, 2001
Elmira College, Elmira, New York
Bachelor of Science in Education – Early Childhood Education May, 1995
State University of New York College at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences – Humanities May, 1993
State University of New York College at Alfred, Alfred, New York
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Permanent Teaching Certificate, NK - Grade 6
K-12 Literacy Education Specialist
FELLOWSHIP
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute 2016 - Present
Michigan State University

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AWARDS
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Center for Teacher Effectiveness (CTE) - Time to Teach™
President’s List for High Academic Achievement, Capella University (4.0 GPA)
PUBLICATIONS
Oliver, W., Parks, R.A., & Carson, E. (in process). The status of middle and high school instruction in the southeastern United
States: Examining professional development, social desirability, and teacher readiness for blended pedagogy. Journal of
Online Learning Research (JOLR) Special Issue, 2016.
Parks, R.A., Powell, A., Roberts, V. (in process). Professional development in K-12 digital education: Promising practices in
blended and online learning. Vienna, VA: iNACOL.
Parks, R.A. (2015). Professional development in cyberspace: A descriptive case study analyzing the professional learning
community culture within one virtual charter elementary school (Doctoral Dissertation). ProQuest Dissertations
Publishing (3681164).
PRESENTATIONS &WORKSHOPS
Parks, R.A. (2015). Professional development in the blended and online learning environment: Continuing the conversation of
promising practices in the field. iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Parks, R.A. (2013). Where do you go to school?: Online charter school in-review. Capella University Virtual Presentation,
Minneapolis, MN.
Overholt, J. & Parks, R.A. (2012). PSSA anchor analysis: Pennsylvania standards-based blueprints for math and reading
curriculum. K12 Agora Charter School Administration and Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Parks, R.A. (2012). Character education in elementary schools: Rising stars. Big Flats Elementary School Administration and
Site-Based Team, Big Flats, NY.
Parks, R.A. (2012). Mapping for collaboration: Short and long range curriculum mapping for collaboration in schools.
Capella University Virtual Presentation, Minneapolis, MN.
Parks, R.A. (2001). Master planning focus groups: A community viewpoint. Corning-Painted Post Administration/Personnel and
School Board Workshop, Corning, NY.
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES TAUGHT
Elmira College (2010-2011)
Undergraduate Courses:
EDU 3335 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Childhood Education: Social Studies and the Arts
(3 Sections);
EDU 3355 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Childhood Education: Math, Science, and Technology
(3 Sections);
EDU 3935 Student Teaching I and Seminar: Childhood Education (2 Sections).
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Chairman of Parent Education, The Alternative School for Math and Science (July 2015 - Present)
Active Parent Representative, Horseheads Central School District (Aug 2010-June 2014)
Horseheads Central School District Implementation Team
Horseheads Central School District Facilities Task Force Team
Horseheads Intermediate School Site-Based Team
Horseheads Intermediate School Active PTO Member
Co-Leader, AMP’d Adult Ministries (Aug 2007-July 2009)
Co-Leader, ReNew Women’s Ministries (June 2006- June 2009)
Treasurer/Event Planner with Mothers of Preschoolers, Maranatha Chapter (Sept 2004-June 2009)

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AERA - American Educational Research Association
ACSD - The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
JOLR - Journal of Online Learning Research
KDP - Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
NEA - National Education Association
NYSASCD - New York State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
SITE - Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
RESEARCH INTERESTS
New Learning Models in Education Blended and Online Learning K-12
Competency-Based Education K-12 Personalized Education K-12
Professional Development in K-12 Education Disruptive Innovation in Education
Adaptive Learning and Scaffolding Independent Schools and Learning
Curriculum Integration Multiple Intelligences
Brain-Based Learning Diversity in Education
Multicultural Education Effective Leadership in Education
AREAS OFEXPERTISE
Blended and Online Learning • Personalized and Competency-Based Instruction • Curriculum and Instruction for K-12•
Professional Development • PLCs & Developmental Mentoring • STEM/ELA • Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Differentiated Instruction • Backward Design • Adaptive Learning • Team Building
• Formative Assessment • Classroom Management
EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate education professional with extensive experience utilizing diverse and innovative curriculum development and
teaching methods to educate students and adults. Proven ability to develop and implement effective, relevant, and innovative
professional development to promote a positive collaborative working environment and optimize learning outcomes.
Extensive knowledge of pedagogy and learning around key educational concepts, theories, and best practices. Exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills. Thrives in both independent and collaborative, team-oriented environments.
REFERENCES
Professional and Personal references are available upon request.