Molly Simms
Athens,Georgia
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities. Experience with providing nurturing environments conducive to learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Substitute Teacher
Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center University of Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Gained hands on experience working in classrooms with infants, young toddlers, and older toddlers.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Elaine Clark Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Aided teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Gained experience working with children with varying developmental disabilities.
- Facilitated the care and developed activities for children with varying physical and mental capabilities.
Intern
The Little Saint Nicks Foundation
08.2024 - Current
- Allowed me to develop connections with local organizations.
- Gained valuable experience with non-profit organizations.
- Gained experience in organizing and planning events.
- Marketing experience related to raising donations for hospitalized children.
- Developed and implemented email marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained valuable teaching experience with younger children.
- Utilized my time management skills, prepared lesson plans for students, and gained knowledge in classroom management.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
Receptionist
Georgia Gymnastics Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia05-2027
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia05-2027
Ceritificate - Child Life Certificate
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
05.2023
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Original concept development
- Effective time management
- Effective communication
- Analytical problem-solving
- Guidance in child development
- Comprehensive care oversight
- Curriculum design
- Knowledge of developmental milestones
- CPR certification training
- Child Safety Procedures
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- IEP implementation
- Behavior modifications
Extracurricular Activities
- Child Life Organization - Director of Service and Professional Development, President
- UGA Miracle - General Member
- Project Sunshine - General Member
- Alpha Xi Delta - Merchandise Chair, Community Service Director
Certification
- CRP Certification - Summer 2024 - present
- Fire Safety Certification - Summer 2024 - present
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Elaine Clark Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Student Substitute Teacher
Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center University of Georgia
01.2025 - Current
Intern
The Little Saint Nicks Foundation
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School
05.2024 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Georgia Gymnastics Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Georgia
Ceritificate - Child Life Certificate
University of Georgia
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