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Joel Simmonds

Lebanon,MO

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher seeking the position of Coordinator of Site Interventions with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

10
10

Years of professional experience with Lebanon School District

1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Lebanon Middle School
Lebanon , MO
08.2016 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students with a wide range of academic capabilities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with specific learning disabilities and other various diagnoses.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Pastor of Student Ministries

LifePoint Church Lebanon
Lebanon, MO
08.2013 - 04.2019
  • Built relationships with middle school and high school students through mentorship and spiritual guidance.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of youth ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the middle school and high school students of the church and managed daily operations of the youth ministry.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating a space to provide a unique and impactful venue for students to interact and worship.

School Bus Driver

Lebanon School District
Lebanon, MO
04.2012 - 08.2018
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained Missouri CDL driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Built relationships with students to ensure appropriate bus behavior.
  • Used PBIS strategies to encourage and enforce positive behavior.

Paraprofessional Educator

Lebanon Middle School/Hillcrest Elementary
Lebanon, Missouri
04.2014 - 05.2017
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Education

S. Ed - School Administration

William Woods University
Fulton, MO
12.2023

Master of Science - Special Education

Drury University
Springfield, MO
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2002

High School Diploma -

Lebanon High School
Lebanon, MO
05.1997

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Use of Interventions
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent Communication
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Student Records Management
  • Skills Development
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Behavior Redirection

Certification

  • Certified MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL MO DESE 2017

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Lebanon Middle School
08.2016 - Current

Paraprofessional Educator

Lebanon Middle School/Hillcrest Elementary
04.2014 - 05.2017

Pastor of Student Ministries

LifePoint Church Lebanon
08.2013 - 04.2019

School Bus Driver

Lebanon School District
04.2012 - 08.2018

S. Ed - School Administration

William Woods University

Master of Science - Special Education

Drury University

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

Mid-America Christian University

High School Diploma -

Lebanon High School

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