WILLIE ANN SIMS
Upper Marlboro,Maryland
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Science Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Created lesson plans and maintained classroom management through lectures and weekly laboratory activities.
- Efficiently managed high volume of cases which included assessing the learning needs of students, Student development and curriculum evaluation.
- Implemented a student-centered classroom environment to promote a cooperative and rigorous culture of achievement.
- Created engaging laboratory activities, data-driven formative, and summative assessments to support various learning modalities and needs.
- Generated curriculum and provided instruction in physical science, life science, biology, chemistry, and environmental for grades 9-12 with a focus on Keystone/Common Core Content Standards.
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Strayer University
Jackson, MS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Taught and Implemented Psychology concepts and theories of various scientists and therapists.
- Applied hands-on methods (including interactive instruction) help students advance their understanding of Psychology.
- Organize, prepare, and revise (as needed) materials and lessons to facilitate curriculum for weekly courses.
- Provide relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
- Challenge, engage, serve, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
- Complete grade books, learning assessments, on a timely basis.
Summer Intern/Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Nation Institution Health
Bethesda, MD
01.2014
- Responsible for Office Administrative duties in the Director of Science Division, organizing and streamlining office data, databases, responsibility for purchasing operations supplies and services, implementing policies and procedures as well as supporting leadership to ensure informed decision making.
- Assigned to attend meetings of the Neurological Disorders and Stokes and debrief management on latest research findings.
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2013
- Implemented instruction in Psychology (including general psychology and critical thinking) for undergraduate classes.
- Created and executed lesson plans.
- Prepared lesson plans and taught critical thinking courses to upper class students.
- Applied hands-on methods (including interactive instruction) to help students advance their understanding of Psychology.
- Worked closely with the Student Services Coordinator to schedule and conduct workshops for aspiring psychology majors.
- Organized and led a roundtable with students and faculty.
Science Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Implemented curriculum based learning Next Generation Science Standard to guide students to think critically and to independently.
- Developed student understanding through the development of or explanation through the natural world.
- Prepared additional platform for students to ask questions, in order to analyze data, investigate scientific problems and to determine solutions for the environmental issues.
- Instruct students to use mathematical and computational skills to answer scientific questions.
- Implement an afterschool tutoring program for students needing additional support in Science.
Science Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Created lesson plans and maintained classroom management through lectures and weekly laboratory activities.
- Focused on collaborative, interactive learning, to ensure development of students at varying levels.
- Used different tools such as Think, Pair, Share, Jam Broad, Flip Grip, (Google tools) and a host of guide tools to engage student learning.
- Develop inquiry-based curriculum to serve students with behavioral, academic, and emotional needs.
- Utilized web-based management program and token economy to promote positive classroom behaviors.
- Encouraged peer learning by using Google Classroom platforms to promote discussion, peer help, and idea share.
- Developed and taught character Education including anti-bullying skills.
- Collaborated with counselors and Special Education teachers to develop individualized instruction plans and targeted assessments.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons using both onsite and remote resources.
- Participated in specialized trauma informed training to support students with behavioral/emotional needs.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Wayne County High School
Jessup, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed and implemented assessments that measure progress towards academic standards, accountable for students' proficiency in Georgia Academic State Standards. Also implement a student-centered atmosphere to engage students to learn.
- Organize, prepare, and revise (as needed) science materials and lessons to instruct students.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons using both onsite and remote resources in the classroom.
Psychology Instructor
ATI Career College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Assumed a teaching role in addition to conducting student advising services.
- Planned and provided comprehensive instruction in the field of general psychology, including lectures, class discussions, demonstration labs, and projects.
- Developed class syllabus and created lesson plans.
- Prepared assignments and examinations evaluated and graded all students' materials.
- Implemented critical thinking material for upper-class students.
Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared and delivered instruction in sociology with an average class size of twenty-five students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and course materials.
- Evaluated students' progress and ensured completion of course and program learning outcomes.
- Taught assigned sociology courses at three local campuses.
- Applied a variety of educational methods and modes of instruction that included empirical investigation, critical analysis, and research.
Timeline
Science Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2025
Science Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Wayne County High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Physical Science Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Strayer University
01.2015 - 01.2018
Summer Intern/Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Nation Institution Health
01.2014
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Keiser University
01.2013
Psychology Instructor
ATI Career College
01.2009 - 01.2012
Adjunct Sociology Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2007 - 01.2008
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