Letitia J. Simmons

• 9th grade Team Lead for English
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote student participation and collaboration.
• Integrated technology into lessons to foster interactive learning environments.
• Mentored new teachers on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
• Assessed student progress through various evaluative measures, providing constructive feedback.
• Advocated for student needs, coordinating with parents and support staff to ensure academic success.
• Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
• Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.

• Developed and implemented curriculum for Composition 121, enhancing student engagement and writing skills
• Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills among students.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
• Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on students' written work to foster growth in their understanding of the writing process

I earned a minor in Communication and successfully finished this program while working full-time for E.M.U.

Awarded graduate assistantship in the English department; I worked directly under Dr. Elizabeth Däumer and Dr. Phil Arrington.