Shanna Hill Simmons
Doerun,GA
Summary
I am dedicated to promoting success and personal growth through tailored strategies that cater to the diverse needs of students with disabilities. By fostering inclusive and collaborative environments, I build meaningful connections with parents, colleagues, and community members. Together, we empower students with disabilities to become informed and responsible contributors to society. I am enthusiastic about making a positive impact and helping them become productive members of the community.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education 6-8
Colquitt County Board Of Education-CAG
Moultrie, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Self-Contained Special Education 6-8
Colquitt County Board Of Education-WJW Middle
Moultrie, GA
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Inclusion/Co-teaching/Resource Teacher
Colquitt County BOE-Stringfellow Elementary
Moultrie, GA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders involved in supporting the student's learning process.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
Inclusion Teacher Sped.
William J Williams Middle School
Moultrie, USA
08.2007 - 08.2013
Education
Special Education -
GATAPP/SWGA RESA
06.2012
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Technology
Grand Canyon University
06.2009
Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood
Brewton Parker College
05.2007
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
ABAC
06.2002
Associates Degree - Computer Information Systems
Moultrie Technical College
06.2001
Skills
- Acquired Donations and Grants for Horticulture
- Boosting Community Support for Education
- Interpersonal Skills Growth
- Facilitating Positive Learning Atmosphere
- Comprehensive Documentation
- Strategic Differentiation Techniques
- Effective Communication Development
- Constructive Parent Interaction
- Development of IEPs
- Effective Classroom Management
- Functional skills training
- Individualized education plans
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills training
- Transition planning
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Participated in A Night to Shine, where individuals with special needs can experience a prom-like atmosphere with glam and excitement.
- Accompanied students with disabilities to participate in local Special Olympics.
- Collaborated with the local YMCA and Arts Center to offer scholarships for students interested in after-school arts and sports programs.
- Grant Recipient- Middle South GA Conservation District Education Grant- Colquitt County
- Grant Recipient-EMC Bright Ideas Teacher Grant- Colquitt County
I used the grants to purchase raised garden beds, soil, fertilizer, a small greenhouse, and all the necessary supplies to create a garden. This funding enabled me to teach students how to grow their food from seed to table, fostering self-sufficiency if needed. In our project, "From Seeds to the Table," students learned to plant, fertilize, water, weed, harvest, wash, and cook vegetables.
Certification
Teacher Certification; T-5, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 06/01/07
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education 6-8
Colquitt County Board Of Education-CAG
06.2023 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education 6-8
Colquitt County Board Of Education-WJW Middle
06.2017 - 06.2023
Inclusion/Co-teaching/Resource Teacher
Colquitt County BOE-Stringfellow Elementary
06.2014 - 05.2017
Inclusion Teacher Sped.
William J Williams Middle School
08.2007 - 08.2013
Special Education -
GATAPP/SWGA RESA
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Science - Early Childhood
Brewton Parker College
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
ABAC
Associates Degree - Computer Information Systems
Moultrie Technical College
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPaid sick leave4-day work weekHobbies
My hobbies are fishing, growing flowers and veggies, spending time with my family, traveling, caring for my farm animals, and drawing.
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