Margaret Simpson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Licensed English teacher for 7-12 grades with experience in classical education curriculum and teaching methods.
Experienced, certified Catholic Religion teacher and practicing Catholic
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal and Teacher
St. Joseph Of Cupertino Hybrid School
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Created and implemented weekly lesson plans in English and Religion for 5th grade and 8th grade students
English and Religion Grades 7th and 8th
St. Pius X Classical Academy
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics in Excellence in Writing and Faith in Life Religion series
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
Language Arts and Math Tutor for Grades 5-8
Self-employeed
Nashville
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Teacher
St. Pius X Classical Academy
Nashville, TN
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Language Arts and Math
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Learning Resource Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic School
Nashville, TN
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education And Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Instructional Methods in Classical Education and Excellence in Writing program
- Curricula Evaluation
- School Improvements Planning
Reading, Writing, Walking, Pickleball
I enjoy reading and writing for personal enjoyment. I love to be outdoors and getting exercise through walking and pickleball.
Timeline
Principal and Teacher
St. Joseph Of Cupertino Hybrid School
08.2016 - 05.2017
English and Religion Grades 7th and 8th
St. Pius X Classical Academy
08.2014 - 06.2016
Language Arts and Math Tutor for Grades 5-8
Self-employeed
08.2011 - 05.2013
Teacher
St. Pius X Classical Academy
08.2006 - 05.2011
Learning Resource Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic School
08.1992 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - English Education And Education
Tennessee State University
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