Hakisah Simmons
Educator
Dacula,GA
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. A successful tenure of stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Educator
DeKalb County School District
Stone Mountain, GA
07.2017 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Lead Educator
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
Loganville, GA
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Educator
Newark Public Schools
Newark, New Jersey
10.2003 - 07.2013
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJ 09.1999 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 09.2003 - 12.2006
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA 08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Peer mentoring
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Parent interaction
Elementary education
Academic goals
Student records management
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Classroom management
Student engagement
Student-centered learning
Classroom technology
Group learning mechanics
Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 28 staff members of 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade teachers as the Department Chair.
- Collaborated with team of [50 teachers and paraprofessionals] in the implementation of [iReady Reading/ iReady Math, Write Score, and NWEA MAP Learning Continuum].
- Achieved [TOTM] through effectively helping with [implementation of PBIS].
Certification
Certificate, T-5
Timeline
Educator
DeKalb County School District
07.2017 - Current
Certificate, T-5
05-2017
Lead Educator
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
10.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Strayer University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Certificate, T-4
12-2006
Educator
Newark Public Schools
10.2003 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Studies
Montclair State University
09.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Essex County College
09.1999 - 04.2003