Lisa Simmington
Jesup
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bradwell Institute, adept in differentiated instruction and lesson planning. Successfully modified curricula for diverse learners, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes academic growth. Skilled in project-based learning and collaboration, enhancing student engagement and achievement in social studies and special education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Wayne County High School
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
Social Studies Teacher
Bradwell Institute
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
High School Special Education Teacher
Bradwell Institute
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education With Sped Endorsement
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Development
American Military University
Charles Town, VA11-2012
Skills
- Compliance
- English as a second language (ESL)
- Lesson planning
- Video conferencing
- Differentiated instruction
- Academic record keeping
- Faculty collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Group instruction
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Enhanced student learning with multi-modality planning.
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of improved curriculum in American Government..
- Awarded the VFW Civics Teacher of the Year award at the local and district 7 level.
Certification
Georgia Educator Certificate, Level 5 (renewed twice)
USATF Level 1
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Wayne County High School
07.2022 - 07.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Bradwell Institute
07.2020 - 07.2022
High School Special Education Teacher
Bradwell Institute
07.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education With Sped Endorsement
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Development
American Military University
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