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Destiny Simmons

Fort Worth

Summary

Driven and committed individual with a strong desire to excel, seeking an opportunity to contribute and thrive within a school district as an Elementary Teacher. Dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives, eager to demonstrate passion for education and create a dynamic learning environment. Excited to bring enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to the classroom.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Fort Worth Independent School District
12.2024 - Current
  • Help children develop and improve their literacy skills by providing supplemental instruction to students who struggle with reading and writing
  • Create lesson plans aligned with state standards
  • Regularly track student performance through formative and summative assessments, providing feedback and adjusting instruction as needed

Individualized Learning Specialist/ Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Utilized various instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and technology integration, to enhance student engagement and comprehension
  • Created a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive community of learners
  • Assessed student progress through regular formative assessments, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations
  • Participated in professional development workshops/seminars/webinars to stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies and educational trends

AVID Tutor

Crowley ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assisted head teacher with daily assignments and group work
  • Tutor students in core subjects
  • Organized papers, attended college field trips
  • Clean facility daily

Math Tutor

Gibson Education Services
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assist teacher daily with classroom activities
  • Collaborate with school campus and teachers for student's needs
  • Tutor small groups while documenting progress daily
  • Keep classroom clean

Assistant Manager

Rue 21
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Handle returns and exchanges
  • Met and/or exceed store goals daily
  • Complete opening/closing paperwork
  • Send emails and answer phone calls about facility

Direct Care Worker

Rock House
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assist Disabled people in home living
  • Organize paper work & fill out forms
  • Document money transactions
  • Assist in clean facility daily

Office Assistant

Tarleton State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Displayed customer service
  • Assisted with dorm work orders
  • Answer calls
  • Succeeded in clean facility daily

Sales Associate

Ross Dress For Less
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Organized clothing apparel
  • Performed money and card transactions
  • Displayed customer service
  • Succeeded in clean facility daily

Lead

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Prepare and deliver meals
  • Handle beer beverages
  • Obtained management duties
  • Succeeded in clean facility daily

Cashier

7 Eleven
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Performed money, credit card transactions, and money orders
  • Displayed customer service
  • Advertised lottery tickets, tobacco, and alcohol

Cashier

Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Displayed customer service
  • Performed money and credit card transactions
  • Succeeded in clean facility daily

Education

Bachelor's degree - General Studies

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
08.2022

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Supervising Experience
  • Human Resources
  • Tutoring
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Payroll
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Math
  • Literacy education
  • Teaching
  • Classroom technology
  • Interviewing
  • Elementary education
  • Sales
  • Classroom management
  • Assistant Manager Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Recruiting
  • Office Management
  • Google
  • Cash Handling
  • Typing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Mentoring
  • English
  • Retail Sales
  • Retail Management

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Fort Worth Independent School District
12.2024 - Current

Individualized Learning Specialist/ Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools
07.2023 - 09.2024

Math Tutor

Gibson Education Services
09.2022 - 11.2022

AVID Tutor

Crowley ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Manager

Rue 21
02.2019 - 10.2020

Direct Care Worker

Rock House
01.2018 - 04.2019

Sales Associate

Ross Dress For Less
05.2017 - 08.2017

Office Assistant

Tarleton State University
01.2017 - 05.2018

Lead

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
05.2016 - 08.2016

Cashier

7 Eleven
07.2015 - 08.2015

Cashier

Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy
01.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor's degree - General Studies

Tarleton State University
Destiny Simmons