Joy Sims
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Motivated and passionate educator with over fourteen years experience working with students and families with incomes below the federal poverty threshold, as an elementary teacher, dean, and assistant principal. Recognized consistently for distinguished performance, and known for outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff mentoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
07.2019 - Current
- Co-led school to becoming Washington State Recognized School for Achievement in 2019 and US News and World Report Top 30% of Washington Schools 2022.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching (Danielson Framework) and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Dean of Students, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and decreased disproportionality among students of color below 1.0.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Coordinated and supervised all state testing for building which leads district for highest scores across multiple categories.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
10.2010 - 08.2017
- Taught kindergarten for three years.
- Taught 4th and 5th grades for four years (looping).
- Mentor teacher for multiple student teachers from nearby universities.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Incorporated Apple technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Substitute Teacher
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Performed long-term substitute positions in kindergarten, 2nd grade, and learning specialist.
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 06.2009
- As a new teacher, laid-off at end-of- year due to significant budget cuts in response to the Great Recession.
Education
M.ED. - School Administration
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2019
Washington State Residency Principal Certification -
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2019
Washington State K-8 Teacher Certification -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2008
BA THEOLOGY -
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.1989
Skills
- Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible & adaptable
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
References
Brandy Nelson, Principal
James Sales Elementary, Franklin Pierce School District
Tacoma, WA
253-405-9454
bnelson@fpschools.org
Dr. Lance Goodpaster, Superintendent
Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma, WA
253-298-3001/253-298-3010
lgoodpaster@fpschools.org
James Hester, Deputy Superintendent
Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma, WA
253-298-3002/253-298-3021
jhester@fpschools.org
Timeline
Assistant Principal, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
07.2019 - Current
Dean of Students, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
ELEMENTARY TEACHER, James Sales Elementary
Franklin Pierce School District
10.2010 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2009 - 09.2010
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 06.2009
M.ED. - School Administration
Central Washington University
Washington State Residency Principal Certification -
Central Washington University
Washington State K-8 Teacher Certification -
University of Washington
BA THEOLOGY -
Oral Roberts University