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Education
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Teacher

Darian Simpkins

Kathleen,GA

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Dougherty County School System, adept in fostering high expectations and driving significant improvements in teacher performance. Skilled in relationship building and data analytics, I excel in creating supportive learning environments and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance educational outcomes.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Houston County Board Of Education
07.2024 - 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.

Building Instructional Coach

Dougherty County School System
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Helped build a culture of high expectations by setting clear goals for teacher performance improvements based on data analysis findings.
  • Developed training materials on various instructional topics, supporting continuous learning for faculty members across content areas.
  • Strengthened communication between teachers, parents, and administrators through regular progress updates and meetings.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom organization.
  • Promoted data-driven instruction by assisting teachers in the analysis of student performance data.
  • Collaborated with administrators on the creation of teacher evaluation processes that aligned with best practices in educator growth and development.

Teacher

Dougherty County School System
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.

Education

Specialist's - Instructional Technology

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12-2025

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
05-2018

Skills

  • Management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Prioritization and execution
  • Goal setting
  • Data analytics

Timeline

Teacher

Houston County Board Of Education
07.2024 - Current

Building Instructional Coach

Dougherty County School System
08.2023 - 05.2024

Teacher

Dougherty County School System
08.2018 - 05.2023

Specialist's - Instructional Technology

Valdosta State University

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Georgia College And State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Fort Valley State University

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