Lee Sims
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher with expertise in IEP development, differentiated instruction, and classroom management. Proven ability to foster parent-teacher communication and monitor student progress for impactful learning outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Cobb County School System
Marietta, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with parents and specialists to create supportive learning environments.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
ESOL Teacher
VIPKIDS
Beijing, China
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Led virtual classrooms using interactive tools and platforms to facilitate effective learning experiences.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accomodate various learning styles and proficiency levels.
First Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
07.2003 - 05.2007
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized classroom technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking and creativity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Masters in Educational Leadership
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04-2002
Skills
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Assessment strategies
- Behavior intervention plans
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Student records management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- De-escalation techniques
- Motivating students
Certification
Elementary Education P-5 GA 654812
ESOL Endorsement GA 654812
Special Education General Education Consultative P-
12 GA 654812
SP ED Social Science Cognitive Level P-5 GA 654812
SP ED Science Cognitive Level P-5 GA 654812
SP ED Reading Cognitive Level P-5 GA 654812
SP ED Language Arts Cognitive Level P-5 GA 654812
SP ED Math Cognitive Level P-5 GA 654812
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Cobb County School System
07.2023 - Current
ESOL Teacher
VIPKIDS
04.2017 - 08.2019
First Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Masters in Educational Leadership
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida State University