Nicole Simmons
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished professional, bringing several years of experience. Talented at identifying interventional methods and creating learning opportunities. Dedicated and dynamic, with a passion for driving progress and learning innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor and Curriculum Specialist
Road to Hire
Fort Mill, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded professional development workshops for high school seniors, staff, and stakeholders, building and enhancing curriculum engagement, and high academic outcomes.
- Designed and developed thorough and comprehensive instructional materials, gradually leading to successful implementation across instructors and educational spaces.
- Collaborated with teams across the organization to create and bridge comprehensive programs that contributed to the seamless transition of students from high school to college.
- Attended and synthesized key information regarding trends within higher education, while creating actionable reports that inform strategic decisions, and improved communication with stakeholders.
- Deliver high-impact, engaging presentations to stakeholders, demonstrating collective, data-driven outcomes and the effectiveness of programs implemented within the organization.
- Lead the strategic identification, selection, and integration of external professional development organizations, creating alignment with the company’s objectives and standards.
- Taught foundational coding concepts to students using Code.org, cultivating an understanding of programming logic, problem-solving, and algorithmic thinking.
Teacher in Social Science
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
02.2018 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented customized lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of diverse students, ensuring, and improving engagement and learning outcomes.
- Monitored and analyzed student performance data to support the planning learning committee, while providing actionable insights to drive academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods and develop training programs for new teachers, while fostering collaborative workspaces.
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education, and incorporate teaching methods.
- Achieved and consistently maintained an 87% passing rate on state standardized testing through the application of student-centered teaching methods.
- Designed and created engaging e-learning modules that enhanced student learning experiences, and encouraged self-paced development.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for diverse employee groups.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs and gaps.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in instructional design.
- Analyzed trends in learning and development to inform future initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure that all curricular activities were effective and successful.
Educational Lead
Envisions Learning Experience
Arlington, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to offer supplementary support for students and stakeholders.
- Established and delivered educational curriculum standards in line with organizational standards and objectives.
- Assessed program effectiveness through data analysis of student performance, stakeholder feedback and program alignment standards.
- Led a team of 10 academic counselors, guiding and supporting them as they worked directly to cultivate student learning and experience.
- Gathered bi-weekly data from feedback and performance scores to make real time adjustments and improvements, while presenting information virtually and in-person meetings.
Curriculum Developer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Designed and developed a comprehensive civic literacy curriculum to enhance students' understanding of local, state, and national government structures, rights, and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate the curriculum across various topics in social studies, tailored materials to meet diverse learning needs and district goals.
- Assessed student feedback and learning outcomes, making continuous improvements to the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Presented the curriculum to students, teachers, and administrators, ensuring clear communication of complex concepts and fostering engagement in civic education through hands-on learning.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for teachers to enhance their ability to deliver the civic literacy content effectively.
Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2026
Masters of Education -
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2010
Skills
- Strategic Learning Solutions Design
- Performance improvement consulting
- Professional development facilitation
- Applied learning analytics
- Technical proficiency (JavaScript)
- Executive-level presentation and facilitation
- Learning needs analysis and problem solving
- Learning technology and software proficiency
- Stakeholder and client relationship management
Timeline
Instructor and Curriculum Specialist
Road to Hire
06.2024 - Current
Educational Lead
Envisions Learning Experience
06.2021 - 08.2021
Curriculum Developer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System
06.2019 - 08.2021
Teacher in Social Science
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System
02.2018 - 05.2024
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Masters of Education -
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University