Jessica Simmons
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Certified Registered Yoga Teacher (200 RYT) with a strong background in Elementary education. Dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being for all individuals through the practice of yoga. Skilled in providing on-point cues and modifications to guide students of all levels through a variety of postures, asanas, and breathing exercises. Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can benefit from the playful practice of yoga, both on and off the mat. Passionate about incorporating yoga into daily life to enhance overall health and happiness. Seeking opportunities to share my expertise and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver for Elderly
Papa Pal
08.2023 - Current
- Help assist elderly in their home by giving them companionship, cooking, cleaning, running errands, transportation and assisting them at doctors appointments, etc.
Traveling tutor
Grade potential Tutoring (aka Tutoring hero)
02.2023 - Current
- Travel to various student's homes (Pre-K through 6th grade) to tutor in all elementary subjects.
Substitute Teacher
Senya/ Private & Charter Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Substitute teaching K-8
Interior Designer/organizer/event planning
JJ Design and Concepts
AZ
03.2017 - Current
- Work a long side general contractors and other trade professionals as a residential/commercial interior designer
- Professional organization
- Event planning: birthdays/graduations/corporate events etc.
Classroom teacher
Dysart School District
Surprise, AZ
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Full time second grade teacher at Kingswood elementary, a title one school in Dysart School District
- before/after school tutoring & summer school intervention.
- Awarded teacher of the year.
Classroom Teacher
Cartwright School District #83
Phoenix, AZ
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Full time all day kindergarten classroom teacher at a title one school in Dysart School District.
- After school test prep teacher for fourth graders
- After school sports coordinator/coach
Retail Sales Associate
The GAP
Orem, UT
04.2000 - 04.2005
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
- Shipments, stock room organizing, loss prevention, merchandising displays
- Trained new employees
- Volunteered for extra shifts frequently
Legal Receptionist
Cottle Law firm
04.1999 - 04.2000
- Greeted clients
- Secretarial work/organization
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership
Education
200 Hr RYT - Yoga Teacher Training
East + West
Bali, Indonesia06.2024
Bachelor's - Elementary education
USU
05.2005
Undergrad - Elementary Education student teaching
BYU
05.2002
Skills
- Elementary Education teacher
- Private Tutoring
- Physical Fitness/ Dance/ RYT Certified Yoga instructor
- Organization/Event planning
- Interior design
- Childhood development
- Sales
- Project management
- Problem-Solving
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Flexible Schedule and Availability
- Nutrition Knowledge
Certification
- RYT Registered Yoga Teacher
- Elementary Education Teacher
- Fingerprint clearance card
Timeline
Caregiver for Elderly
Papa Pal
08.2023 - Current
Traveling tutor
Grade potential Tutoring (aka Tutoring hero)
02.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Senya/ Private & Charter Schools
01.2022 - Current
Interior Designer/organizer/event planning
JJ Design and Concepts
03.2017 - Current
Classroom teacher
Dysart School District
05.2006 - 03.2008
Classroom Teacher
Cartwright School District #83
05.2005 - 06.2006
Retail Sales Associate
The GAP
04.2000 - 04.2005
Legal Receptionist
Cottle Law firm
04.1999 - 04.2000
200 Hr RYT - Yoga Teacher Training
East + West
Bachelor's - Elementary education
USU
Undergrad - Elementary Education student teaching
BYU