Deysha Simpson
Tomball
Summary
Caring and dedicated educator with 12 years of experience, committed to empowering students to discover and achieve their full potential. Expertise in facilitating social and intellectual growth while fostering an engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity and critical thinking. A lifelong learner actively seeking innovative instructional methods to enhance student engagement and continuously improve teaching practices. Recognized as a dependable team collaborator, skilled at adapting to changing educational needs while consistently striving for academic excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
Tomball Junior High School
Tomball, TX
08.2024 - Current
6th & 7th GRADE SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Ortega Middle School
Alamosa, CO
08.2017 - 05.2024
ADVANCED & PRE-AP BIOLOGY TEACHER
Ridge Point High School
Missouri City, TX
08.2014 - 06.2017
CONTEMPORARY BIOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2026
Skills
- Using empathy and reflection to communicate with difficult students while establishing clear expectations and consequences
- Fostering a positive learning environment that builds community and relationships, and models respect, empathy, and enthusiasm for learning
- Incorporating organizational and other life skills into classroom routines
- Experience in a variety of leadership roles
- Productive collaboration with colleagues within content area and cross-curricular teams
- Facilitating hands-on experiments, real-world examples, and demonstrations to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Implementing data-driven instruction techniques to continually evaluate student performance and adjust teaching strategies accordingly
- Collaborating during lesson plan development, data analysis, and adapting instruction based on student needs
Certification
- Texas 7-12 Life Science
- ESL 7-12
- Colorado 7-12 Science
Timeline
7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
Tomball Junior High School
08.2024 - Current
6th & 7th GRADE SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Ortega Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2024
ADVANCED & PRE-AP BIOLOGY TEACHER
Ridge Point High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
CONTEMPORARY BIOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR
Sam Houston State University
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Secondary Education
Sam Houston State University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Tomball Junior High: Sunshine Committee Co-Chair, District Calendar Committee Member
- San Luis Valley Educators Conference - Presenter: Jan. 2023 - Presented two Professional Development sessions on using pedagogy, movement, and competition to engage students and make learning fun
- Ortega Middle School: Science Team Leader, School Leadership Team member, Mentor to several new teachers, PBIS committee member, Courtesy Committee Leader
- Ridge Point High School: Biology Team Leader - appointed after only one year of teaching, Science National Honor Society Sponsor, National Honor Society Sponsor