VINCENT SIMMONS
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional educator with extensive expertise in Social Studies instruction, prepared to create dynamic learning environment. Proven success in developing curriculum that resonates with middle school students and aligns with educational standards. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing educational needs, ensuring supportive and results-driven classroom.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
First Philadelphia Prep Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Teach Social Studies in 6th grade- World History
- Coordinated field trips for students
- Ensured effective and positive parent communication.
- Implemented diverse approaches to ensure understanding of course material and overall academic success
- Analyzed student learning and plan and administer a variety of appropriate assessments
Middle School Science Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed a positive rapport and strong lines of communication with students and parents
- Developed and executed daily / weekly lesson plans to ensure student learning in accordance with the Pennsylvania Common Core standards
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement intentional lesson plans to boost student achievement
Lead Center Consultant
FedEx Office
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Attention to detail and service delivery beyond expectation.
- Assisted customers with package transport as necessary
- Mentored and evaluated new and current employees regarding safety production and operational protocol
- Reported shortages rotation product movement and maintenance of warehouse
- Recorded all documentation using SAP computer solutions for maximal results in receiving and shipping ratings
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/Academic Supervisor
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Helped to coordinate game-day preparation and scouting of opponents.
- Developed and implemented strategies for motivating student-athletes.
- Help coordinate game-day preparation and scouting of opponents.
- Articulate departmental and team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, and general standards of behavior to student-athletes.
- Enforce policies and procedures outlined in the student-athlete handbook and team rules. Apply appropriate disciplinary action.
Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Lincoln College of New England
Southington, CT
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
- Coach the team during scheduled practices and competitions
- Advise players on the academic level
- Maintain responsibility for expense control with all program expenditures
- Mentor student-athletes in their academic performance
- Direct the program within NJCAA rules and regulations
Master Control Operator
ESPN
Bristol, CT
01.1997 - 12.2012
- Responsible for overall on-air presence of assigned network, which includes running tapes, server-based, or live programming and commercial breaks.
- Constant communication with Network Operations, Content Integration, Production Control Rooms, Directors, and Producers to coordinate programming and commercial changes.
- Insertion of graphic elements, commercial and promotional spots and programs into the playback server.
- Counseling/advisory experience specializing in children/teens and their families
- Academic Case management of players
- Event Management
Education
Master’s Degree - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
Bachelors Degree of Science - Broadcasting
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA08-1997
Skills
- Performance management
- Summative assessment
- Public school
- Google Docs
- Working with middle school students
- Teaching - Teaching experience (6-10 years)
- Workshop facilitation
- Online fundraising
- Classroom structure implementation
- Assessment design (curriculum development)
- Performance-based assessments
- Google Sheets
- Change management
- Conflict management
- Computer skills
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with students
- Student engagement classroom management
- Management
- Flexible classroom seating arrangements
- Behavior management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Google Classroom
- Student mentoring
- Computer operation
- Writing skills
- Student organizations (student support initiatives)
- Fundraising
- Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
- Public speaking
- Media relations
- School experience
- Recognition (faculty and staff relations techniques)
- Mobile devices
- Formative assessment
- De-escalation support in education
- Collaborative technology platforms
- Student activities (student support initiatives)
- Classroom conflict resolution techniques
- Direct instruction
- Sports Coaching
- Implementing academic programs - Academic programs implemented (1-2 programs)
- Family collaboration in education
- Community partnership development strategy
- Microsoft Excel
- Fundraising events
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict resolution (faculty and staff relations techniques)
- Communication skills
- Faculty and staff mentoring
- Crisis communication (public relations strategies)
- Team development
- Word processing
- Resource scheduling coordination
- Lesson planning
- English
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Outreach events (outreach initiatives)
- Crisis intervention
- Open communication (faculty and staff relations techniques)
- Student advising
- Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
- Rewards (faculty and staff relations techniques)
- Social media platforms
- Classroom Management
- LMS
- Student information system
- Decision making
- Van driving
- Parent communication for classroom management
- Learning technology
- Professional development support
- Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
- Volunteer programs (community engagement initiatives)
- Teaching social studies
- Collaborative learning
- Leadership
- Time management
- Experience with children
- Online instruction
- Instructional materials selection for curriculum development
- Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies)
- Peer collaboration
- Student engagement
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
First Philadelphia Prep Charter School
01.2021 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
01.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Center Consultant
FedEx Office
01.2013 - 12.2018
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/Academic Supervisor
Arcadia University
01.2013 - 12.2014
Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Lincoln College of New England
01.2011 - 12.2013
Master Control Operator
ESPN
01.1997 - 12.2012
Bachelors Degree of Science - Broadcasting
Mansfield University
Master’s Degree - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University