Angela Simmons
Knoxville
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten teacher who creates engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and fosters strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, and staff.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
Knoxville
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate Pre- K curriculum addressing learning styles
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques
Student Evaluator
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
Knoxville
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Communicated with all new families to Oak Grove
- Developed assessments for students in grades Pre-K - 8th Grade
- Administered assessments to students in grades Pre-K - 12
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
Knoxville
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked closely with parents regarding their child's academic performance and social development
- Fostered positive learning environment through classroom management techniques
Fourth Grade Teacher, Farragut
Knox County Schools
Knoxville
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with other teachers, parents and administrators to develop strategies for student success
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes
- Planned, organized and managed classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment
Fourth Grade Teacher, Green Magnet
Knox County Schools
Knoxville
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Created an atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and social growth among students
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
K/First Grade Teacher
Thackston School Branch
Knoxville
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships
- Inspired students to want to read by taking field trips to the library and helping to choose books
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12-1995
Skills
- Building relationships
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Written and Oral Communication
Certification
Tennessee Teaching License, Elementary K-8
Professional Development
Teaching Writing: Grades K-3 April 15, 2015 ed2go University of Tennessee
Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 June 17, 2015 ed2go Pellissippi
Reading and Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement July 15, 2015 ed2go Pellissippi
The Creative Classroom July 15, 2015 ed2go Pellissippi
Timeline
Student Evaluator
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
01.2020 - 12.2023
Preschool Teacher
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
08.2019 - 05.2024
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Grove Homeschool Cooperative
08.2016 - 05.2019
Fourth Grade Teacher, Farragut
Knox County Schools
08.2002 - 05.2005
Fourth Grade Teacher, Green Magnet
Knox County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
K/First Grade Teacher
Thackston School Branch
08.1997 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville