Tameka Sims
Fort Pierce,FL
Summary
Determined school counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Oak Hammock K-8
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Oak Hammock K-8
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of Socratic questioning and analytical writing assignments.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
St. Lucie Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Specialist of Education - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton05.2024
Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL08.2012
Skills
- Program development and management
- Data-driven decision making
- Individual and family support
- Diverse groups presentations
- Professional referral network
- Student progress reporting
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Certification
- School Counseling Certification - (Updated 2024)
- Licensed English Teacher 2018
- Licensed Reading Teacher 2018
Timeline
School Counselor
Oak Hammock K-8
08.2023 - Current
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Oak Hammock K-8
08.2015 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
St. Lucie Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Specialist of Education - School Counseling
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Indian River State College