Madison Simmons
Fresno,CA
Summary
Passionate educator committed to providing social and cognitive support to students to reinforce learning objectives. Excellent role model known for exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors and creating a stimulating environment to encourage learning. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for students by monitoring their behavior, enforcing rules and responding to any issues that arose.
- Served as a long term substitute teacher for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms.
Personal Nanny
Katey Spach
Clovis, CA
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided fun learning activities such as reading, arts and crafts, games and puzzles.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times by following safety rules and regulations.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with children to help them develop their language skills.
- Read stories aloud to promote literacy development in young readers.
- Provided emotional support during challenging moments such as separation anxiety or tantrums.
Student Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State University - Fresno
05.2024
Multiple Subject Credential -
California State University - Fresno
12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fresno
05.2021
Skills
- Understanding of Content
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Team Player Mentality
- Energetic Self-Starter
- Transitional Kindergarten Certified
References
Melissa Stafford
- (559) 288-2334
- Melissastafford@clovisusd.k12.ca.us
Tracy Korenack
- (559) 250-6955
- Tracykorenack@clovisusd.k12.ca.us
Charinee Williams
- (559) 287-6248
- Charineewilliams@clovisusd.k12.ca.us
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
01.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Nanny
Katey Spach
03.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State University - Fresno
Multiple Subject Credential -
California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fresno