Strawberry Simmons
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to grow in the industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Small Fry Learning Center
Fort Worth , TX
2007.06 - 2014.09
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents
- Maintained high-quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations
- Observed children to identify individuals needing additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded it in individual files
- Educated Preschool students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Office Manager/Medical Assistant
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth , TX
2004.04 - 2007.05
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, JNKO and HIPAA regulations
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to learn tasks and job duties effectively
- Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance, and policies and procedures
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills
- Performed employee yearly assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
Senior Marketing Specialist
Matrix Telecom
Hurst , TX
1999.04 - 2003.02
- Strengthened marketing programs to capture new business and take advantage of changing trends in client markets
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and targeted customers for campaigns
- Monitored trends in the industry and competitive landscape to create new material and initiatives
- Developed advertisements with impactful messages to stimulate engagement and reach target audiences
- Partnered with graphics team to prepare, design, implement and measure success of campaigns
- Used Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop to create and provide marketing materials and production timelines for clients
- Designed dynamic print ads, point of sale pieces and marketing proposals for Matrix as well as sister companies.
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Montessori At Sundance Square
Fort Worth , TX
1997.08 - 1998.06
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as shapes, letters and numbers
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group through the day
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science And Disorders
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX2021-05
Master of Science - Communication Science and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX2025-05
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX2017-05
Certification of Graphic Illustration And Design - Graphic Arts And Illustration
ATI Career Training Center - North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX1999-01
Skills
- Fundamental Educational Learning Strategies
- Sensory Motor Skills Focus
- Age-Appropriate Play-Based Learning Techniques
- Nutritional Education
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Daycare Management
- Educational Material Development
- Early intervention services
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Patient Assessment
- Learning Disability Evaluation
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Diagnostic Testing
- Communication enhancement
- Treatment Research
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Treatment Planning
- Creative Solutions Developing Marketing Campaigns and Agendas
- Visual Design Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- Nutrition Specialist, Tarrant County College, 2017
- Dietary Manager Tarrant County College, 2017
- Food and Nutrition Coach Tarrant County College, 2017
- CPR and AED Certified, Texas Christian University, 2024
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Small Fry Learning Center
2007.06 - 2014.09
Office Manager/Medical Assistant
Cook Children's Medical Center
2004.04 - 2007.05
Senior Marketing Specialist
Matrix Telecom
1999.04 - 2003.02
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Montessori At Sundance Square
1997.08 - 1998.06
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science And Disorders
Texas Christian University
Master of Science - Communication Science and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Christian University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tarrant County College
Certification of Graphic Illustration And Design - Graphic Arts And Illustration
ATI Career Training Center - North Richland Hills
- Nutrition Specialist, Tarrant County College, 2017
- Dietary Manager Tarrant County College, 2017
- Food and Nutrition Coach Tarrant County College, 2017
- CPR and AED Certified, Texas Christian University, 2024
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