NATASHA SIMMONS
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Instructor
Everyone On
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Created lesson plans to teach ethics, social media usage and google workspace
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Offered extracurricular tutoring to help struggling students understand and comprehend material.
- Modeled creative acting techniques and styles to encompass varied history genres and performance techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology
Milwaukee, WI
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Reading/Math Intervention Teacher
Mainstream Educational Group
Milwaukee, WI, WI
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Monitored small reading groups comprised of 8 students.
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Tutored and provided assistance after school to students in need of additional reading help.
- Created and implemented reading lessons for 8 third graders.
- Achieved score of 100 % on state reading test scores.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Project Manager & Intervention Teacher
Future Forward Program (MPS)
Milwaukee, WI
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Tracked 10-15 students reading progress
- Analyzed effectiveness of tutoring program and implemented appropriate teaching methods to help students succeed.
- Provided part-time Reading instruction for students K5-2nd grade falling behind in class.
- Established reading goals and mapped out educational journeys for students showing literacy progress.
- Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
- Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with learning disabilities and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure students received necessary support at home.
- Supervised paraprofessionals who provided direct one-on-one support for students.
Title 1 Reading/Math Teacher
Catapult Learning LLC
Milwaukee, WI
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Tutored and provided assistance after school to students in need of additional reading help.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Proctored tests and graded papers.
- Monitored small reading groups comprised of 6 students.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students of all ages.
- Tutored students requiring extra assistance to help improve grades and better understand class material.
- Applied effective teaching principles to directly impact students, improving standardized tests scores by 60%.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
Second Grade Teacher
Hickman Academy
Milwaukee, WI
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Worked with administrators to develop effective classroom management policies.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and help them learn about related topics.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Instructed classes on subject information as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and citizenship.
- Improved class and student behavior by implementing management improvements.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
QC Lab Technician
On assignment Lab Support (PPG)
Oak Creek, WI
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Assist QC and R&D Chemist within coatings manufacturing plant.
- Design and carry out scientific-lab experiments and product-sample testing to ensure safety and Coating regulations.
- Outcomes: Worked with small batches and Harley Davidson batches Performed Analytical testing and physical testing on production batches Record data on manual Computerized systems Informs management regarding non-conforming materials.
- Sprayed q panels on PPG ARTOMATION machines, CompuSpray spraymations.
Volunatry Teacher Aide
East Elemantary School
Jackson, TN
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Helped with developing interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in Chemistry and the scientific field.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
Education
Field Interviwere - Data Collection
University Of Wisconsin
Madison, WI03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lane College
2010
DPI State Certified Teacher - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
American Board Certification
RemoteProject Management
Google Coursera
San Francisco, CASkills
- Student records management
- Progress evaluations
- Critical thinker
- Urban public schools background
- Flexible and adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working special needs students/Adults 18-45
- Proofreading/editing
- Motivating students
- First Aid, AED, CPR certified
- Behavior modification
- Active listening skills
- Crisis Prevention Certified
- Performance improvements
- Google Workspace Expert
- Computer proficient
- Analytical abilities
- Elementary Education
- File/records maintenance
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- 5 star certified teacher for Blessed Savior East
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Curriculum development
- Literacy strategies
- Building Confidence
- Confidential Data Protection
- Administering Interviews
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Problem Solving Support
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Online Teaching
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- AI and Robotic Course Development
- Wisconsin Teaching Certification
- Learning Modalities
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Urban Public Schools
Accomplishments
Recognized as the quickest and most proficient in all areas of the operations process. Recognized as the quickest and most proficient in all areas of the operations process. Named “Associate of the Quarter” for exceeding all customer service goals and having excellent attendance.
Interests
Love to paint, draw ,exercising, yoga, meditation, enjoy to read, certified cosmetic make up artist, tennis Player, Indoor skating expert
Affiliations
American Chemistry Society (ACS) Milwaukee Lane College Alumni Chapter Member, Volunteer Experience Veterans Hospital Volunteer Program, Milwaukee Boys& Girls Club, Upwardly Young Adult Mentor, Member of Urban Underground of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Association of American Educators
Timeline
Digital Instructor
Everyone On
04.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology
08.2021 - Current
Reading/Math Intervention Teacher
Mainstream Educational Group
08.2021 - 10.2023
Title 1 Reading/Math Teacher
Catapult Learning LLC
08.2018 - 07.2020
Project Manager & Intervention Teacher
Future Forward Program (MPS)
06.2016 - 06.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Hickman Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
QC Lab Technician
On assignment Lab Support (PPG)
07.2012 - 02.2014
Volunatry Teacher Aide
East Elemantary School
08.2007 - 04.2010
Field Interviwere - Data Collection
University Of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lane College
DPI State Certified Teacher - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
American Board Certification
Project Management
Google Coursera
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