Sandra Simmons
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- 2nd Grade
Sacaton Elementary School District No. 18
08.2013 - Current
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Blackwater Community School
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher-3rd Grade
Sacaton Elementary District No. 18
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Taught reading to individual and small groups.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
08.1986 - 05.1996
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Practices
- Faculty Collaboration
- Behavioral Improvement
- Multimedia Instruction
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Standards Compliance
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Instructional Strategies
Accomplishments
- Earned "National Title One Distinguished School Award" in 2011.
Timeline
Teacher- 2nd Grade
Sacaton Elementary School District No. 18
08.2013 - Current
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Blackwater Community School
07.2010 - 05.2013
Teacher-3rd Grade
Sacaton Elementary District No. 18
08.2009 - 05.2010
Reading Intervention Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
11.2008 - 05.2009
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
08.1986 - 05.1996
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
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