Corrine Simmons
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Strategic Educational Leader & Process Specialist with a proven track record of transitioning classroom excellence into district-wide impact. Over the last two years, I have spearheaded the implementation of district strategic goals by mentoring teachers and paraprofessionals, fostering a culture of professional growth and student-focused success. Expert in designing and delivering high-impact professional development sessions that optimize instructional delivery and align team efforts. A detail-oriented problem solver recognized for managing complex projects and driving organizational objectives with enthusiasm and dedication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Lead
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan School District 196
08.2016 - Current
- District Strategic Alignment: Orchestrated the implementation of district strategic goals across a three-school cluster, successfully transitioning from classroom instruction to a high-level mentorship role for teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Instructional Coaching & Growth: Mentored diverse instructional teams in making data-responsive decisions, facilitating the integration of academic, functional, and social-emotional interventions that accelerated student progress.
- Data-Driven IEP Excellence: Directed school teams in the sophisticated use of screening and progress monitoring tools, ensuring that IEPs and Behavior Support Plans were not only compliant but served as precise roadmaps for student success.
- Curriculum & PD Design: Designed and delivered district-wide professional development programs, collaborating with math, literacy, and digital resource coaches to create a unified, high-standard instructional approach.
- Advocacy for Equitable Outcomes: Championed culturally responsive practices and equity-focused initiatives, specifically targeting and reducing the gap for student populations over-represented in special education.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated seamless communication between district leadership and school-based staff, optimizing processes and ensuring resources were aligned with both teacher needs and organizational priorities.
- Analyze complex data sets (formative and summative) to provide "real-time" coaching to teachers, resulting in more explicit and effective student instruction.
- Compliance Management: Expert-level knowledge of IDEA and state-specific special education regulations.
- Workflow Optimization: Developed feedback loops between cluster schools and district offices to improve service delivery.
- Stakeholder Mediation: Proven ability to lead complex meetings (IEP/504) involving parents, legal advocates, and administration.
Special Education Teacher
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan District 196
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction, classroom management techniques, student progress monitoring, and legal document preparation.
- Created and provided year long professional development training to educate faculty and staff on equity within a classroom setting.
- Department Lead - Organize and lead department meetings and trainings. Organize and lead the transition process of 8th to 9th grade students. Effectively Communicate with administration regarding department and student needs.
- Streamline department communication around student progress data by implementing streamlined processes to collect data using Schoology and other district platforms.
- Developed and managed IEPs and evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support. Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, improving self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications and modify the curriculum necessary to successfully include students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Education
Ed.S. Degree - Education
Concordia University
Minneapolis, MN12-2027
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Thomas University
Minneapolis, MN12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Minnesota, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Ethnic Studies
University of Minnesota, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2005
Skills
- Systems-Level Strategic Planning
- Instructional Leadership & Mentorship
- Data-Driven Process Oversight
- Equity-Centered Advocacy
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- District Strategic Alignment
- Culturally Responsive Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimization
Certification
- Licensed Emotional Behavior Disordered K-12
- Licensed Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
- Licensed Communication Arts / Literature 5-12
- Currently working towards license in School Administration and Director of Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Lead
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan School District 196
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan District 196
08.2016 - 08.2024
Ed.S. Degree - Education
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Special Education
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Minnesota, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Ethnic Studies
University of Minnesota, Mankato