Danyele Jonae Sims
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Knowledgeable instructor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Educator
Paideia Academies
11.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
3rd Grade Curriculum Coordinator / Educator
Noah Webster Schools, Pima
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed team of two educators that facilitated educational experiences for approximately 60 students.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to positive school culture.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement among educators through regular feedback sessions.
- Improved learning outcomes by aligning curriculum with state and national standards.
- Promoted inclusive educational environment by incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and materials into curricula.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices among educators through regular team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
Second Grade Educator
PLC Charter Schools, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Management of approximately 30 students
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
Instructor / After School Tutor
Imagine Schools, Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Group Management of approximately 15 Students
- ELA/ Social Studies Intervention and Support
- Assessed student knowledge and progress
- Planned and adjusted skill intervention based on data collected from assessments
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Xmester Fellow
Vincennes University, Xmester Summer Program
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Mentored a group of approximately 5 incoming high school seniors.
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Built strong rapport with students through discussions, academic advisement, and community activities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing code of conduct.
Third Grade ELL Instructor
Roosevelt School District #66, Maxine O. Bush Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students, in a class of approximately 25 students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
Security Monitor
Behavioral System Southwest
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Ground checks to ensure facility security approximately every 30 minutes.
- Document activities around facility
- Sanitation inspections of residents' rooms and belongings when entering the facility
- Document residents' arrival to and departure from facility
- Monitor and collect U/A samples
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Conducted detailed incident reports, contributing to the resolution of potential legal matters.
- Dispersed and documented medication to residents
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Call Center Customer Service Representative (temporary Position)
RemX Specialty Staffing- Origami Owl
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed approximately 100 inbound emails and phone calls a day from customers
- Investigate and resolve order issues and errors within database
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously handling multiple tasks such as navigating systems, taking notes on calls, and answering inquiries from clients.
- Achieved high-quality service by adhering to company policies and procedures during each interaction.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
Substitute Teacher (temporary Position)
Kelly Educational Staffing
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Classroom management of approximately 30 students
- Provided support to approximately 50 schools
- Adhering to professional standards outlined by company policies
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided educational continuity in absence of regular teachers; across multiple grade levels and subjects.
Customer Service Representative/ Sales Associate
Maxx Wireless Boost Mobile
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
SPED Inclusion- Paraprofessional
MSD of Wayne Township- North Wayne Elementary School
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed small groups of approximately 5-7 students
- Supported implementation of classroom accommodations, such as extended time on assignments and modified workloads, for students with special needs.
- Supported classroom management by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines for all students.
- Established strong rapport with assigned students, building trust and fostering positive relationships that bolstered academic engagement levels throughout the year.
- Assisted lead teacher in creating differentiated instruction for diverse learners, promoting academic growth and achievement.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Preschool Educator
The Children's Cottage
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Supported children's cognitive growth with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving tasks.
- Created an inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child felt valued, respected, and encouraged to participate fully in the learning process for approximately 10 students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and school.
- Organized field trips and special events to enrich the overall educational experience for young learners.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, promoting intellectual curiosity and growth.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Adhered to state compliance.
- Light janitorial duties.
- Meal preparation for students.
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona02.2025
B.A. Of Psychology - Psychology, Communication
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana08.2016
High School -
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Indianapolis, Indiana05.2010
Skills
- Group Management
- Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Planning and Goal Setting at Individual and Group Level
- Technology Integration
- Assessment Administration
- Growth Mindset
- Maintain Compliance Standards
- Monitor, Adjust, and Implement Accommodations for Clients
- Safety Awareness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Oral and Written Communication
- Records Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Progress Reporting
- Stakeholder Interactions
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Time Management
Timeline
First Grade Educator
Paideia Academies
11.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Curriculum Coordinator / Educator
Noah Webster Schools, Pima
08.2021 - 07.2023
Second Grade Educator
PLC Charter Schools, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
08.2019 - 05.2021
Instructor / After School Tutor
Imagine Schools, Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2019
Xmester Fellow
Vincennes University, Xmester Summer Program
06.2017 - 07.2017
Third Grade ELL Instructor
Roosevelt School District #66, Maxine O. Bush Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Security Monitor
Behavioral System Southwest
03.2016 - 11.2016
Call Center Customer Service Representative (temporary Position)
RemX Specialty Staffing- Origami Owl
04.2015 - 08.2015
Customer Service Representative/ Sales Associate
Maxx Wireless Boost Mobile
01.2015 - 04.2015
SPED Inclusion- Paraprofessional
MSD of Wayne Township- North Wayne Elementary School
08.2014 - 01.2015
Preschool Educator
The Children's Cottage
02.2013 - 03.2014
Substitute Teacher (temporary Position)
Kelly Educational Staffing
02.2012 - 05.2015
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
B.A. Of Psychology - Psychology, Communication
University of Indianapolis
High School -
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
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