Elisha Simmons
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience supporting children and youth through childcare, after-school programs, and personal care services. Skilled in communication, active listening, relationship building, supervision, and providing positive and respectful support. Passionate about helping children, youth, and families and committed to using education and hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact in social and community services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Galloway Children’s Center
10.2023 - Current
- Provide daily supervision, support, and guidance to children in a structured, safe, and nurturing environment.
- Build positive relationships with children and families through communication, active listening, patience, and individualized support.
- Observe and document behaviors, developmental progress, emotional needs, and individual concerns, communicating relevant information with families and team members.
- Use positive guidance and behavior-support strategies to help children manage emotions, develop social skills, resolve conflicts, and make appropriate choices.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors and changing individual needs while maintaining safety and professionalism.
- Collaborate with families and team members to address individual needs and promote children’s overall well-being and development.
Personal Care Assistant
Loving Health Care
04.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate, individualized care and support to clients while promoting their safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs while maintaining a respectful and supportive environment.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through patience, active listening, empathy, and effective communication.
- Observed and responded appropriately to clients’ changing needs, concerns, and behaviors while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Supported clients in maintaining routines and completing daily tasks while encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.
- Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, patience, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
Teacher
Young World Learning Center
12.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided care, supervision, and educational support to children across a wide range of ages and grade levels, primarily within an after-school program.
- Supported children with homework, academic activities, enrichment activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Managed groups of children with different developmental, academic, and behavioral needs while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment.
- Built positive relationships with children and families through effective communication, patience, active listening, and individualized support.
- Observed and responded to children’s social, emotional, and behavioral needs and used positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with coworkers and families to support children’s development, well-being, and success.
Education
Master of Science - Child And Family Sciences
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2023
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.2021
Skills
- Communication & Active Listening
- Child & Youth Support
- Relationship Building
- Behavioral Support
- Supervision & Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Compassionate Care
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- CPR
- Personal Care Assistant
Timeline
Teacher
Galloway Children’s Center
10.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Loving Health Care
04.2023 - Current
Teacher
Young World Learning Center
12.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Child And Family Sciences
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Hinds Community College