Jessie Simms

OBJECTIVE
To secure a teaching position at an engaging and supportive elementary school.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential December 2014

Mills College, Oakland, CA

MA in Education Child Life Health - May 1999
University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
BA in Sociology - June 1994
Certified Child Life Specialist - 1999-Present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Kensington Hilltop Elementary Kensington, CA
Observation and fieldwork in Kindergarten-5th grade classrooms
Two weeks in Resource and Special Education
Planned and taught Native American walnut shell game to 3rd grade class

Madera Elementary El Cerrito, CA

Nine weeks in two 6th grade classes effectively assisting directing teachers in classroom
management and curriculum activities
Two solo weeks creating, planning and implementing grade appropriate teaching strategies and
curriculum activities
o Focus on poetry, early man, scientific notation, and the rock cycle
Six weeks in kindergarten effectively assisting the directing teacher in classroom management
and curriculum activities
One solo week creating, planning and implementing grade appropriate teaching strategies and
curriculum activities
o Focus on transportation and journeys
Planned and implemented integrated science curriculum in kindergarten
o Focus on water and ice changing form
Multiple reading assessments from the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention system
Participated in daily reading invention lessons using Leveled Literacy Intervention
Familiar with Treasures, Everyday Math, History Alive, and Scott Foreman California Science
Textbooks

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Childrens Hospital and Research Center Oakland Oakland, CA September 1999 May 2013

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Child Life Specialist

Provided therapeutic play and procedural support to hospitalized children.
Used child friendly language to prepare children for invasive procedures, treatments or
surgeries.
Managed playroom, teen lounge and school activities for inpatients.
Managed volunteers in group settings as well at bedside with individual patients.
Evaluated and redesigned student internship program.
Supervised full time student interns.
Supervised special visitors and entertainers.
Provided in-service education to student nurses.

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

Kensington Service Station Kensington, CA 94707 September 2011 - Present
Assistant Manager
General bookkeeping for auto repair shop, convenience store and gas station.
Maintain inventory, provide payroll and pay bills.
Train new employees and tend to customers as needed.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet research

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Active PTA member
Sensitive with confidential information

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request