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KRISTEL SIMMONS

Lake Arrowhead,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and student-focused educator with over four years of teaching experience. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments that inspire and motivate students across a range of age groups and learning abilities. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and the use of innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance learning outcomes. Adept at building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Passionate about fostering a love of learning and committed to the success of every student. Seeking an opportunity to leverage experience and skills to contribute to a dynamic educational team

A dedicated education professional with strong background in fostering student engagement and learning. Known for flexibility and reliability, able to seamlessly integrate into different classroom settings and maintain instructional continuity. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs.

Experienced education professional ready to step into supportive classroom roles. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs, reliable, and skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, and fostering positive learning environment. Proven ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Substitute and Long-term sub position

Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Grades 6-8

Preschool Teacher

Rim Park and Recreation
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Addressed learning styles
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
  • Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning

Escrow Assistant

Stone Creek Escrow
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Ordered demands, HOA statements, evidence of insurance and other required documents
  • Facilitated clear and effective communication between brokers, borrowers and lenders
  • Put together closing statements for buyer and seller review
  • Reviewed and interpreted buyer, seller and lender instructions to assess escrow requirements
  • Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests
  • Consulted with customers to discuss market information
  • Verified ownership, transaction information and dividend distribution instructions to conform with governmental regulations
  • Coordinated transfer of security certificates to schedule delivery
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls

Education

General Education -

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Master of Arts - Education

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cal State San Bernardino
05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Child and Adolescents

Riverside Community College
05.2021

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Friendly attitude
  • Positive attitude
  • Effective listening skills
  • Calm demeanor
  • Patient demeanor
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Activities

  • Active member of the Sunrise Rotary club in Lake Arrowhead for two years, volunteering for programs such as Choices that advocate for teenagers to stay in school.
  • Built a community garden for Twin Peaks senior citizen community center in Lake Arrowhead and donated a little library to the playground.

Timeline

Resident Substitute and Long-term sub position

Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School
09.2023 - 04.2024

Preschool Teacher

Rim Park and Recreation
06.2019 - 06.2021

Escrow Assistant

Stone Creek Escrow
01.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Cal State San Bernardino

General Education -

Victor Valley College

Master of Arts - Education

Azusa Pacific University

Associate of Applied Science - Child and Adolescents

Riverside Community College
KRISTEL SIMMONS