Fiona Simpkins
North Charleston
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership skills and a genuine passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons that enhance instruction and actively engage student interest. Known for being an organized problem-solver, excels at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions that promote student advancement. Developed and implemented diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation, resulting in strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to providing individualized student care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Creme De La Creme
08.2024 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Lead Teacher
Carolina Park Academy
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Lead Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Assistant Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
Private Nanny
Nanny, Care.com
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
Server
Wild Dunes
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Language Arts
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Mill High School
Fort Mill, SC05.2017
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Training and Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Improvements
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Department Leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
Recommendations
A few paragraphs from families I babysit for or have had in my classes and coworkers:
The Oman Family:
Fiona has been such a blessing to our family. We are lucky to have had Fiona as a toddler teacher for TWO years for our oldest and we're heart broken when she moved schools and our youngest couldn't have her as a teacher. Not only was Fiona a wonderful teacher, but we also trusted her to care of our children in our home. The educational growth and personal growth we saw/see in our children after time with Fiona shows how much she cares about the well being of kids. Anyone that has an opportunity to have Fiona teaching in their school or taking care of their children at home, they're lucky!
Ms. Abby:
Timeline
Team Lead
Creme De La Creme
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Carolina Park Academy
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
06.2021 - 06.2023
Private Nanny
Nanny, Care.com
08.2020 - 08.2021
Server
Wild Dunes
05.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Mill High School
Associate of Arts - Language Arts
Trident Technical College
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