ANGEL SIMS
Teacher/CNA
Augusta
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / AUTISM/SID/PID
Richmond County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
- Manage a caseload of students that receive special education services to access the general education curriculum. Develop and implement and monitor individual educational plans, functional behavior plans and behavior intervention plans designed to promote educational and social development for students with learning disabilities. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of student's appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction in the least restrictive environment. Coordinate special education services and serve as the primary contact for the parent and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners. Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of progress. Plan and implement appropriate instructional or learning strategies and activities, an appropriate level of materials, the variety of instructional materials and multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Develop and implement curriculum, project-based learning, student-directed learning activities and enhance lessons using various technology platforms. Conduct small group and individual’s classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
CARE-GIVER
Help at Home
05.2019 - Current
- Serving as a companion to clients. Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc. Managing medication. Preparing meals. Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills. The ability to provide care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
SERVICE COORDINATOR
Serenity Behavior Health
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring the person-centered plan of action. Supervise ten host homes, completing monthly progress notes, and inspecting homes to ensure the safety of individuals is being met. Attending ISP meetings yearly per individual on caseload. Ensuring all Host Home Providers are following all regulations and protocols deem by the facility. Facilitating ISP with 20 developmental disability individuals.
CASE MANAGER
Serenity Behavior Health
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed a caseload of 50 individuals, evaluating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating actions plan disclosed on a client treatment plan. Accessing the client s needs, and developing a strategy to help the client. knowledgeable about psychosocial rehabilitation. Maintain daily contact with assigned consumers performing individual group activities. Provided support and resources for clients and complete housing referrals for individuals needing housing using the Supported Housing Survey tool.
CLINICAL REHABILITATIVE SPECIALIST
New Vision Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintain direct contact with individuals’ caregivers, caretakers, or family members for assessing resources and needs i.e housing, social support, and community involvement. Perform weekly IRP assessment updates as needed. Participate in weekly clinical team supervisor addressing individuals identified problems, goals, and objectives of treatment. Complete weekly progress notes, clinical reviews, and peer reviews. Supervise/facilitated a classroom of 15 individuals diagnosed with different mental health disabilities such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and paranoid, etc. Complete daily progress notes, clinical reviews, and peer reviews on 15 different individuals
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Vogtle
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Resolves administrative problems by coordinating the preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects; expediting work results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees submit for pay.
Education
Certification in Special Education - Special Educations/Autism
University of Phoenix
09.2025
Master’s - Healthcare Adm/Gerontology
University of Phoenix
05.2022
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Augusta State University
06.2018
Certification - CNA
Tender Care
Augusta09-2025
Specialist - ED.S
Georgia Southern
Georgia 03-2027
Skills
- Excellent Patient Care
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Culturally Responsive
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Progress evaluations
- Data collection
- Medication administration
- Infection control practices
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Client relationship management
- Implemented and use innovated technology
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Recognized as out standing employee by completing patient documentation and care procedures with accuracy and efficiency
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Langford Middle in 2024-2025 school year.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistance , Tender Care - 2025
- Certified Special Education Teacher , UOP - 2022
- Certified in CPR
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / AUTISM/SID/PID
Richmond County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
CARE-GIVER
Help at Home
05.2019 - Current
SERVICE COORDINATOR
Serenity Behavior Health
03.2019 - 08.2020
CASE MANAGER
Serenity Behavior Health
01.2017 - 03.2019
CLINICAL REHABILITATIVE SPECIALIST
New Vision Behavioral Health
09.2015 - 12.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Vogtle
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master’s - Healthcare Adm/Gerontology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s - Social Work
Augusta State University
Certification in Special Education - Special Educations/Autism
University of Phoenix
Certification - CNA
Tender Care
Specialist - ED.S
Georgia Southern
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