Audrey Simmonds
Summary
I am a dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hillsborough County Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. I enhance student engagement through innovative lesson planning and interactive methods. Committed to fostering a supportive environment, I effectively communicated with parents to promote student success and well-being.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
10.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Childcare Lead Teacher
MacDill Child Development Center
10.2007 - 10.2014
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Provided ongoing feedback and constructive criticism to students, encouraging continuous improvement in their work quality.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
Child Development Assistant
Prager Child Development Center
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results.
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Monitored children's activities throughout day to maintain overall safety.
Childcare Assistant
Madigan Child Development Center
12.2002 - 03.2005
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
Intelligence Analyst
US Army National Guard
08.1998 - 01.2004
- Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Strengthened situational awareness among key stakeholders by delivering concise, actionable intelligence briefings.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2009
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA07-2004
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Grand Rapids, MI06-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Highly Effective teacher every year of teaching.
Certification
- Certified teacher, Florida- [2014- current]
Timeline
Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
10.2014 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
MacDill Child Development Center
10.2007 - 10.2014
Child Development Assistant
Prager Child Development Center
09.2005 - 08.2007
Childcare Assistant
Madigan Child Development Center
12.2002 - 03.2005
Intelligence Analyst
US Army National Guard
08.1998 - 01.2004
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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