Jasmine Simmons
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Driven and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in education, talent management, and community development. Proven ability to design and implement innovative strategies, foster partnerships, and lead impactful initiatives that improve access and outcomes in education. Seeking to contribute to an organization with honorable core values, where I can affect positive change in the lives of others and the community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Achievement Manager
New Schools For Baton Rouge
10.2024 - Current
- Program Leadership and Strategy: Spearhead the design and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at improving student achievement and school performance across the city. Lead the development and implementation of innovative programs to address educational inequities and close achievement gaps.
- Partnership Development: Build and sustain collaborative relationships with school leaders, teachers, and community stakeholders to drive academic success. Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and universities to enhance teacher preparation and professional development opportunities. Professional Development and Training:
- Organize and facilitate workshops and training sessions for educators and leaders, promoting best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
- Mentor and coach school leaders and teachers to enhance instructional effectiveness and leadership capacity.
Talent Manager
New Schools for Baton Rouge
09.2021 - Current
- Engage local and national talent providers, LEAs, and public school leaders in developing and implementing a multi-year talent strategy that results in the significant and measurable improvement of teacher pipelines
- Execute on NSBR's talent portfolio and cultivate an investment pipeline, conduct due diligence on prospective grantees, and manage active investments
- Negotiate, execute, and manage complex, performance-based contracts and grants
- Provide advisory support to investments and other partners to maximize the impact of programs and initiatives
- This may include: site visits, providing operational guidance, and convening meetings of key stakeholders
- In coordination with the Director of Development, support the advancement of relationships with local national funders to raise awareness and additional funding for new and existing talent initiatives
- Identify innovation opportunities to leverage NSBR's talent strategy in service of increasing access to high quality talent to schools citywide
Intensive Reading Teacher
The Christ School
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized cooperative learning techniques and provided individual instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted strategies accordingly to maximize student growth
- Gained experience-assisting students with a range of disabilities and learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and cerebral palsy
Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for students in need of extra help
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
Second Grade Mission Coordinator
Central Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervised other staff members, organizing travel, and managed physical aspects of the work environment
- Responsible for monitoring budget information and reporting on financial issues
- Developed and maintained a website
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2014
Skills
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Teamwork
Certification
Orton-Gillingham Certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Achievement Manager
New Schools For Baton Rouge
10.2024 - Current
Talent Manager
New Schools for Baton Rouge
09.2021 - Current
Intensive Reading Teacher
The Christ School
01.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
08.2014 - 01.2018
Second Grade Mission Coordinator
Central Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
05.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Central Florida