Jasmine Jones-Simms
Old Bridge
Summary
Results-oriented education consultant skilled in cross-functional collaboration and program management. Adept at developing and delivering data-informed professional learning experiences that elevate instructional practices and align with diverse educational needs across K–12 settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Consultant/Teacher
State of New Jersey
Avenel
07.2024 - Current
- Developed educational programs that increased student engagement and improved learning outcomes.
- Led instructional planning and ongoing support to ensure consistent implementation across diverse learning environments.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams and leadership to design and implement individualized education programs that met organizational and instructional goals.
- Analyze participation and performance data to inform instructional decisions and improve program outcomes.
- Facilitate meetings and presentations with administrators, clinicians, and educators to align services and communicate progress.
Enrichment Supervisor
Maria L Varisco Charter School
Newark
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Led implementation of schoolwide enrichment programming for grades K–8, supporting alignment to academic and district priorities.
- Delivered professional development and coaching to 15 educators, elevating instructional consistency and enriching program quality.
- Trained staff on best practices for student engagement, enhancing student support and participation.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop implementation plans, schedules, and success metrics.
- Coordinated with outside organizations to provide additional resources for program participants.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback from students and staff.
- Monitored engagement and attendance data to inform program improvements and provide comprehensive stakeholder reporting.
- Managed daily operations such as attendance tracking and documentation of student progress.
Special Education Coordinator
Maria L Varisco Charter School
Newark
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Designed and delivered professional development and training sessions for special education teachers and staff, ensuring adherence to current state regulations and best practices.
- Ensured compliance for school leaders and special education teams by reviewing IEPs and facilitating timely submission of state and federal reports.
- Monitored school compliance with special education timelines, alternate assessment decisions, and student progress, providing feedback and coaching to ensure consistency across programs.
- Collaborated with enrollment teams and prior schools to gather transfer student records, assess needs, and develop appropriate special education programming for incoming students.
- Acted as primary contact for special education leaders, teachers, and parents, guiding complex cases, compliance issues, and student-centered decision-making.
- Assisted with implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) programs, coordinating schedules, staffing, and student data collection for state reporting.
- Partnered with Head of Schools and district/state reporting teams to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.
- Updated and organized records of evaluations, assessments, IEPs, and 504 Plans to support compliance and facilitate access to information.
- Created tailored education plans for students with varying needs.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
KIPP NJ
Newark
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered ongoing professional development and coaching to K–12 teachers and school leaders focused on instructional strategies, assessment use, and student growth.
- Supported K–3 teachers in implementing inclusive instructional practices aligned to IEP goals.
- Conducted student assessments and collaborated with Child Study Teams on IEP development and goal setting.
- Partnered with administrators during IEP and intervention meetings to support system-level instructional decision-making.
- Adapted training and support plans to align with educator needs and district priorities, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
- Provided coaching and modeling to improve fidelity of instructional implementation.
- Supported district and school teams in analyzing assessment and usage data to identify trends and guide instructional planning.
Special Education Consultant
Passaic Arts & Science Charter School
Passaic
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Delivered instructional consultation and assessment support to enhance learning outcomes for grades 3–5 students with cognitive and learning disabilities.
- Guided educators in curriculum modification and differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Contributed to Child Study Team and I&RS meetings to facilitate early intervention and informed referral decisions.
Early Childhood Education Consultant
Youth Consultation Services
East Orange
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Developed play-based activities targeting language and social-emotional skills to foster holistic child development.
- Provided consultative early intervention services to enhance developmental outcomes for preschool-aged children with disabilities.
- Tracked progress and engaged with families and service teams to ensure alignment of support strategies.
Education
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership, Culture and Change
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01-2027
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2022
M.A. - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2019
B.A. - Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01-2009
Skills
- District & School Implementations
- Instructional Coaching
- Professional Development
- Implementation Planning
- Program Management
- Data Analysis
- Metrics-Driven Insights
- Usage Monitoring
- Assessment Platforms
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder relations
- Stakeholder success
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Virtual Training
- In-Person Training
- Blended learning
- Online learning
- Curriculum mapping
- Educational Technology
- Google Workspace
- Google Apps
- Zoom
- MS PowerPoint
- Teams
- Slack
- Execution
- Relationship Management
- Customer Onboarding
- Student initiatives
- Adult Learning
- Slack
Certification
- Standard NJ Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6)
- Standard NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- New Jersey Standard Supervisor Certification
- Certified Customer Success Specialist
Timeline
Education Consultant/Teacher
State of New Jersey
07.2024 - Current
Enrichment Supervisor
Maria L Varisco Charter School
10.2021 - 06.2024
Special Education Coordinator
Maria L Varisco Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2024
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
KIPP NJ
07.2016 - 06.2018
Special Education Consultant
Passaic Arts & Science Charter School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Early Childhood Education Consultant
Youth Consultation Services
08.2011 - 08.2013
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership, Culture and Change
Thomas Edison State University
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
M.A. - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Grand Canyon University
B.A. - Psychology
William Paterson University