Melanie (Nikki) Parks
Jackson
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant/Intervention Specialist
Jackson Christian School
Jackson, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and organizing learning resources.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
Pre-K Teacher
Nashville Christian School
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula fostering cognitive and social development in Pre-K students.
- Led classroom management initiatives, creating a positive learning environment for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student engagement and address individual developmental goals.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing interactive learning experiences for young children.
Substitute Teacher
Nashville Christian School
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Delivered engaging instruction across various subjects, adapting to diverse learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to curriculum standards and student needs.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in instructional practices and classroom management.
Graphic Designer
Self Employed
Nashville , TN
09.2013 - 04.2023
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Graphics Manager/Designer
Fern Exposition & Event Services
Nashville, TN
09.2010 - 01.2018
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Created large scale graphics for events and expositions
Designer/programmer
Southern Pride
Alamo, TN
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Collaborated with team to determine application requirement specifications.
- created graphics for commercial cookers
- programmed AMADA machinery
Promotions Director/Sales
Forever Communications
Jackson, TN
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies for 6 radio stations.
- Monitored product market and adjusted marketing plans.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff.
- Planned events and designed contests and sweepstakes for radio campaigns.
- Developed and executed comprehensive promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
Education
No Degree - Design
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05.1999
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central High School
Bolivar, TN05.1997
Education
University of Phoenix
Remote01.2028
Skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning and scheduling
- Time-management
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Quick-learning
- Detail-oriented
- Image editing
- Print design
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital design
- Illustration
- Visual design
- Branding and identity
- Layout design
- Digital graphics
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/Intervention Specialist
Jackson Christian School
08.2025 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Nashville Christian School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Nashville Christian School
01.2020 - 08.2023
Graphic Designer
Self Employed
09.2013 - 04.2023
Graphics Manager/Designer
Fern Exposition & Event Services
09.2010 - 01.2018
Designer/programmer
Southern Pride
01.2009 - 09.2009
Promotions Director/Sales
Forever Communications
01.2006 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central High School
No Degree - Design
Jackson State Community College
Education
University of Phoenix