Cicely Sims
Acworth,Ga
Summary
Versatile Deaf and Hard of Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on or virtual lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Deaf/Hard of Hearing Service Provider
Southern Oregon Education Service District
08.2021 - Current
- Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives for deaf/hard of hearing students.
- Incorporates multiple types of teaching strategies into to develop an online interactive platform and collaborative space
- Incorporates exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and virtual learning.
- Conducts evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement and participated in IEP meetings virtually.
American Sign Language Professor
Reinhardt University
08.2021 - Current
- Provides American Sign Language instruction to university students using a virtual platform and curriculum created by Deaf/ Hard of Hearing individuals.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Consultant
Communication Connects US, LLC
02.2019 - Current
- Serves the community at large by providing access to functional modes of communication and educates service providers who have patrons who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals through improved language and communication access.
- Teaches self-advocacy skills to DHH students operating in predominantly Hearing/Auditory environments while providing deaf awareness training to those who interact with them.
- Provides comprehensive educational services to DHH students using virtual platforms while working collaboratively with other DHH professionals (i.e. Interpreters for the Deaf/Speech Pathologist) .
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Kennesaw Mountain High School Cobb County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided academic support to students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing across all content areas
- Conducted in-service trainings to general education staff concerning appropriate accommodations and modifications for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in general education setting
- Taught American Sign Language levels I and II in general education setting for foreign language credit
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Soliant Health
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Amador County Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided specialized instruction in hearing-related areas of: auditory training, vocabulary development, social skill development, hearing aid/FM use and maintenance, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing positive coping strategies/self-advocacy
- Provided general education staff pertinent information Deaf/Hard of Hearing students' needs in general education setting
Evaluation Coordinator
Early Stages Center D.C. Public Schools
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed a caseload of children from the time of referral up to and throughout the Individual Education Plans (IEP) placement process.
- Conducted educational evaluations as a part of multidisciplinary team.
- Utilized data and results to create IEPs and determined appropriate educational placements for eligible children.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Freedom Middle School
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught 6th grade Special/Deaf Education: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
- Completed lesson planning and development; curriculum implementation; monitored the progress of students with IEPs; common assessment development; tracked students' weekly progress; instructed in small group resource classrooms and mainstream general education classrooms
- Helped deaf/hard of hearing students integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence
06.1998 - 01.2008
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Masters of Education - Deaf Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Deaf/Special Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA06.2007
Education Specialist - Deaf Education
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC06.2026
Skills
- Hearing Assistive Technology
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Evaluations and Assessments
- American Sign Language
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP) Development
- Diverse Student Populations
- Virtual Classrooms
Additional Information
Georgia Teaching Certificate
- SP ED DEAF ED (P-12) CONSULTATIVE SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)
- CONSULTATIVE SP ED LANGUAGE ARTS COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8)
- SP ED MATH COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8)
- SP ED READING COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8)
- SP ED SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5. 4-8)
- SP ED SOCIAL SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8)
Oregon Teaching Certificate
- Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
- Special Education: Generalist PreK-12
California Teaching Certificate
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential
Timeline
Virtual Deaf/Hard of Hearing Service Provider
Southern Oregon Education Service District
08.2021 - Current
American Sign Language Professor
Reinhardt University
08.2021 - Current
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility Consultant
Communication Connects US, LLC
02.2019 - Current
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Kennesaw Mountain High School Cobb County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2021
Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Amador County Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Soliant Health
10.2013 - 12.2017
Evaluation Coordinator
Early Stages Center D.C. Public Schools
06.2011 - 10.2013
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Freedom Middle School
12.2009 - 05.2011
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence
06.1998 - 01.2008
Masters of Education - Deaf Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Deaf/Special Education
Valdosta State University
Education Specialist - Deaf Education
Gallaudet University
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