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Nadya Simmons

Acworth

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Education Professional and Summa Cum Laude Psychology graduate with more than nine years of experience supporting the academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth of children from infancy through adolescence. Extensive experience as a lead childcare provider, preschool substitute teacher, special education classroom assistant, and educational support professional serving diverse learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, behavior guidance, child development, social-emotional learning, parent communication, and creating safe, engaging learning environments that foster confidence, curiosity, and independence. Recognized for adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and educational teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny, Preschool Substitute Teacher & Educational Support Professional

Sitter Tree (currently) & Jovie Childcare of Metro Atlanta (previously)
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide substitute teaching, classroom support, and childcare services for preschools, childcare centers, churches, schools, and private families throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
  • Support classrooms serving infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, elementary-age children, and adolescents.
  • Maintain structured, nurturing learning environments that promote academic achievement, social-emotional development, and positive behavior.
  • Implement teacher-directed lessons, learning activities, classroom routines, and enrichment opportunities.
  • Assist with classroom transitions, meal periods, learning centers, outdoor activities, and group instruction.
  • Foster positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and administrative staff.
  • Adapt quickly to new educational settings while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and high-quality care.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and licensing standards.

Independent Childcare Provider & Teacher

Private Families
11.2016 - Current
  • Provide long-term childcare and educational support for children from infancy through adolescence.
  • Develop age-appropriate educational activities that support literacy, communication, problem-solving, creativity, and social development.
  • Establish structured routines that encourage academic success, responsibility, independence, and emotional well-being.
  • Coordinate transportation, extracurricular activities, homework assistance, meal preparation, and enrichment experiences.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding developmental milestones, educational progress, and behavioral growth.

Human Resources Assistant

A Pocono Country Place HOA
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screening.
  • Managed employee onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in maintaining employee records using HR management systems for improved data accuracy.
  • Supported payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records and resolving discrepancies.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Pocono Mountain West High School
10.2017 - 06.2020
  • Supported students with special needs in classroom and life-skills environments.
  • Assisted with individualized educational goals, classroom instruction, behavioral support, and social development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and educational staff to provide an inclusive learning environment.
  • Facilitated life-skills development, communication skills, and independent functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2026

Paralegal Certificate Program -

Kennesaw State University

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Child Development

Timeline

Nanny, Preschool Substitute Teacher & Educational Support Professional

Sitter Tree (currently) & Jovie Childcare of Metro Atlanta (previously)
01.2023 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

A Pocono Country Place HOA
01.2021 - 12.2021

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Pocono Mountain West High School
10.2017 - 06.2020

Independent Childcare Provider & Teacher

Private Families
11.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Paralegal Certificate Program -

Kennesaw State University
Nadya Simmons