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, TX08.2022
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
- 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
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