Destiny Simms
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and incorporates interpersonal skills, creativity, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2025 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction for students with visual impairments to address their academic and independent living goals.
- Provide information and accommodations to classroom teachers of students with visual impairments to ensure an accessible environment.
- Assess students to determine if they qualify for services as a student with visual impairments.
Teacher for Students With Visual Impairments
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
Laplace, Louisiana
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Provided specialized instruction for students with visual impairments to address their academic and independent living goals.
- Provided information and accommodations to classroom teachers of students with visual impairments to ensure an accessible environment.
- Created and managed IEP goals to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support those goals.
Academic Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and processed program applications and maintained student files.
- Worked with the TRIO Program Director to develop and implement support services focused on academic performance, retention, and degree completion.
- Advised students on topics regarding academics, career planning, and community resources.
- Planned monthly workshops for the participants in the program and managed the various social media accounts associated with Delgado TRIO.
Vocational Rehabilitation Intern
OPTIONS, Inc.
Hammond, Louisiana
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked as a vocational rehabilitation intern at a non-profit agency that provides services for individuals with disabilities.
- Conducted job site observations and provided one-on-one employment assistance for participants.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
Education
Master of Education - Rehabilitation Counselor Education
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.2014
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Collaboration skills
- Disability Services
- Student Records Management
- Braille Reading and Writing
- Effective Communication
Certification
- California State University Northridge Assistive Technology Applications Certificate
- Louisiana Level 1 Teaching Certification: Elementary Grades 1 - 5
- Louisiana Level 1 Teaching Certification: Mild/Moderate - Elementary
Timeline
Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2025 - Current
Academic Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services
Delgado Community College
04.2023 - 11.2023
Teacher for Students With Visual Impairments
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
08.2017 - 08.2024
Vocational Rehabilitation Intern
OPTIONS, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2016
Master of Education - Rehabilitation Counselor Education
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University New Orleans