Donna Simons
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Twenty-seven years of experience and still loving what I do.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Regional ESL Specialist
School Of Science And Technology
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzing Techniques for Learners, Simulation Activities
- Directly support and collaborate with feeder campuses (Registrars, campus DOA, and admin teams) on LPAC procedures and state/federal EB compliance utilizing the district's monthly ESL Checklist
- Team Collaboration, Multicultural Awareness, Critical Thinking
- Out of the Box Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Identify students at feeder campuses who need testing and communicate with campus teams on the transfer of students to hub campuses
- Collaborate with feeder campus Registrars on new student enrollment utilizing a Suspect List
- Assist Registrars in obtaining records from other public schools and reminders for follow-up with additional TREX needed
- Complete Pre Las/LAS Links testing and scoring for EB identification (including PK Lottery)
- Prepare for and facilitate feeder campus LPAC meetings (Identification, Review, State Assessment, End of Year)
- Compile, maintain, and file EB and Monitor student folder documents/LPAC binders
- Complete EB PEIMS coding in Skyward for input and accuracy
- Update Student History Worksheets for EB students
- Assist campus admin, DOA, and testing personnel in developing a process for TELPAS/Iowa testing to occur
- Provide required ESL trainings to feeder campuses (i.e
- Gen
- Ed., ELLevation, TELPAS, etc.) in a train the trainer model or via recordings (that are provided to campus DOA and presented in a live setting)
- Ensure appropriate communication is sent to parents for all Placement, Reclassification, etc
- Work with feeder campus Federal and Admin teams to implement required Title III training and events (i.e
- Live watch parties w/ TEA)
- Support feeder campus admin teams with an appropriate plan for completing required PK/K EB Summer school.
Campus ESL Coordinator
School Of Science And Technology
Spring, TX
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Prepare for and facilitate campus LPAC meetings (Identification, Review, State Assessment, End of Year)
- Ensure the completion of required ELLevation documents from core staff in a timely manner for meetings in conjunction with admin support
- Compile, maintain, and file EB and Monitor student folder documents/LPAC binders
- Work under the supervision and guidance of the Regional ESL Coordinator
- Attend and participate in ARD and MTSS meetings to represent EB students as required
- Work with and support ESL teacher(s) on scheduling, lesson planning, and servicing EB students appropriately
- Update Student History Worksheets for EB students
- Collaborate with your hub campus Registrar and admin team on LPAC procedures and state/federal EB compliance utilizing the district's monthly ESL Checklist
- Collaborate with and assist Registrars on new student enrollment utilizing a Suspect List
- Assist Registrar in obtaining records from other public schools and reminders for follow-up with additional TREX needed
- Complete Pre Las/LAS Links testing and scoring for EB identification (including PK Lottery)
- Provide required ESL trainings to campus staff (i.e
- Gen
- Ed., ELLevation, TELPAS, etc.) in a live setting
- Complete EB PEIMS coding in Skyward for input and accuracy
- Create a campus ESL staff certification spreadsheet and support admin with following up on PD plans for those working on becoming appropriately certified
- Send required communication to parents for all Placement, Reclassification, etc
- And hold Parent Denial Conferences
- Work with campus Federal and Admin teams to implement required Title III training and events (i.e
- Live watch parties with TEA)
- Support campus admin team with an appropriate plan for completing required PK/K EB Summer school
- Work with campus testing personnel and admin to provide TELPAS/Iowa training and help facilitate the testing sessions (support in creating schedules, training, and test administration)
- Work with Regional ESL Specialists on Newcomer/Beginner students needing to transfer to hubs
- May teach some EB classes as needed per district FTE guidelines.
ESL Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Work directly with ESL Coordinators and admin team
- Receive required ESL training from Regional ESL Coordinator and Campus ESL Coordinator
- Assist ESL Coordinator in appropriate scheduling of EB students
- Complete ESL push-in and pull-out services for ESL students, and create/maintain weekly service logs and lesson plans based on district guidance
- Participate in LPAC meetings, ARD meetings, and MTSS meetings as needed
- Collaborate with ELAR teachers for appropriate program implementation and planning of services
- Assist ESL Coordinators with additional duties as needed.
4th Grade Teacher
Conroe ISD
The Woodlands, TX
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices for instruction and intervention planning.
- Tutored individual students outside of regular instructional time in order to meet their specific needs.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
3rd Grade Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners in a 3rd grade classroom.
Education
4th Grade Teacher -
Conroe ISD
06.2015
3rd Grade Teacher -
Pasadena ISD
06.2013
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher -
La Porte ISD
06.2008
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher -
Clear Creek ISD
06.2002
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Lamar University
Skills
- Teaching Strategies
- Individual Instruction
- Personalized Instruction
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Building Rapport
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Reading Comprehension Expertise
Certification
- Art EC-12
- ESL Supplemental EC-12
- Elementary English 1-8
- Elementary Self-Contained 1-8
Timeline
Regional ESL Specialist
School Of Science And Technology
08.2023 - Current
Campus ESL Coordinator
School Of Science And Technology
08.2019 - 06.2023
ESL Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
01.2019 - 06.2019
4th Grade Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2013 - 06.2015
3rd Grade Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2009 - 06.2013
4th Grade Teacher -
Conroe ISD
3rd Grade Teacher -
Pasadena ISD
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher -
La Porte ISD
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher -
Clear Creek ISD
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
Lamar University