Kenneth Simms Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

Roxbury

•Communicate with bus dispatcher to check for the number of drivers still on the road• Lock the gates to the premise once every driver returns• Make hourly tours while scanning certain checkpoints• Remain alert and attentive while on duty• Communicate with road manager every hour to check in• Reopen the gates before the shift ends

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

• Facilitated morning devotions which included stretching, worship, personal devotion, and open discussion• Coordinated with supervisors to prepare for assigned service site• Gathered tools and equipment needed to perform necessary tasks• Served as team leader and point person at every service site• Performed tasks alongside students such as gardening, landscaping, food preparation, painting, and supervising children• Interacted with students through personal engagement including icebreakers, team-building exercises, and daily conversation.• Served as a spiritual leader to students by being an example of proper Christian living• Led worship for morning devotions and nightly services• Facilitated small group discussions based on the theme of the program and the focus of the day• Served as a chaperone for the boys group while staying overnight.

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

• Facilitated morning devotions which included stretching, worship, personal devotion, and open discussion• Coordinated with supervisors to prepare for assigned service site• Gathered tools and equipment needed to perform necessary tasks• Served as team leader and point person at every service site• Performed tasks alongside students such as gardening, landscaping, food preparation, painting, and supervising children• Interacted with students through personal engagement including icebreakers, team-building exercises, and daily conversation.• Served as a spiritual leader to students by being an example of proper Christian living• Led worship for morning devotions and nightly services• Facilitated small group discussions based on the theme of the program and the focus of the day• Served as a chaperone for the boys group while staying overnight.

Pier 4

• Monitored the school bus to ensure students get to and from the sailing center each day• Monitored students’ behavior while on the buses• Monitored breakfast and lunch each day• Oversaw behavior management of participants• Engaged participants during transitions with games and other activities• Assisted students during academics• Attended weekly staff meetings• Served as a constructive and amiable member of the Courageous team• Maintained a fun, positive, friendly atmosphere for program participants• Instilled a sense of respect and safety for the Courageous fleet, Boston Harbor, and for each person

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Pier 4

• Monitored the school bus to ensure students get to and from the sailing center each day• Monitored students’ behavior while on the buses• Monitored breakfast and lunch each day• Oversaw behavior management of participants• Engaged participants during transitions with games and other activities• Assisted students during academics• Attended weekly staff meetings• Served as a constructive and amiable member of the Courageous team• Maintained a fun, positive, friendly atmosphere for program participants• Instilled a sense of respect and safety for the Courageous fleet, Boston Harbor, and for each person

Roxbury, Massachusetts

• Promoted student engagement by building authentic relationships with students• Provided academic support by creating an informal mentoring setting• Collaborated with school staff to build whole-school community• Established a culture that promotes high levels of student engagement and investment• Supported non-academic duties such as breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal• Supported and organized regular school-based events, including school assemblies, family nights student-led events, etc.• Learned about the Dudley community’s history, assets, and aspirations through workshops, lectures, and community service• Engaged with community partners through multi-faceted experiences outside of school• Engaged in regular professional development to help corps members effectively carry out daily responsibilities

Boston, Massachusetts

• Served on the Sun Life Financial team of 10 corps members in a high-need elementary school of the Boston Public School System to provide classroom and whole school support to alleviate the on-going drop out crisis• Led the team as Literacy Coordinator developing a school based culture around literacy by conducting a library initiative, "Reading Buddies" where Corps Members would read to younger students in the lower grades, as well as planning rallies for MCAS week to give students tips and tricks for test taking• Mentored at-risk students and tutored 7 primary students in one-on-one and small group intervention sessions with focus in English Language Arts• Provided behavioral support to 3 students by leading social emotional learning sessions called “Lunch Buddies”, where students develop social skills and leadership abilities• Monitored and encouraged student attendance by implementing school wide attendance initiatives• Created, Managed, and Facilitated extended-day programs with emphasis on education, teamwork, and youth enrichment• Participated in various activities, celebrations and projects to improve the community and school environment which includes performing physical service such as: painting murals, planting community gardens, and renovating schools• Utilized high levels of Teamwork and Communication to ensure all aspects of our service is executed to the highest quality• Completed over 1700 hours of school-based and community service over the course of 10 months

The STRIVE program is an extensive vocational program that teaches special needs students about bike mechanics and environmental justice. Students are taught how to fix and adjust different systems on a bike and at the same time apply that knowledge to build their own. This program is in collaboration with Madison Park High School in which students receive a bike they've fixed themselves and also an additional bike that is donated to a neighborhood organization. Duties:-Choosing a variety of bikes that would be used for the program -Responsible for creating the schedule of the day including mechanics and bike rides, and making sure every component flowed accordingly-Taught bike mechanics on various systems on a bike-Led group bike rides to various destinations around Boston-Assisted students on bike mechanics -Debriefed each day with youth employees about program management and overall flow of the program -Ordering tools and parts that were vital for the success of the program

• Oversee activities and events, communication, and data management of the Alumni Services Program•Plan and lead monthly bike rides during the cycling season• Design alumni marketing materials• Strategize and implement outreach methods• Manage the Youth Programs Facebook page• Draft Monthly Alumni Letter• Plan and organize special trips for program participants and alumni• Develop realistic recruitment and attendance goals• Track alumni event participation• Evaluate alumni program against a set of expected goals and outcome indicators

Phone-A-Thon• Coordinated successful end of year fundraising campaign that raised $31,000• Recruited and tracked volunteers, staff, and Board participation• Drafted and finalized scripts and materials for Phone-A-Thon• Supervised Phone-A-Thon call sessions• Oversaw process for donation intakeOffice Volunteers• Collected and distributed mail addressed to staff members

• Supported the growth and development of peers and participants• Fostered the Bikes Not Bombs mission statement through interactive bicycle curricula; leading bicycle rides to various destinations, and teaching mechanics lessons• Developed program goals and objectives for Earn-A-Bike, by assessing the successes of the program, and factoring in potential changes• Implemented bicycle education program curriculumo Themes included bicycle mechanics and safety, environmental awareness and education, and social justice• Led a bike safety training course that presented real life scenarios to students• Supervised youth staff and adult volunteerso Led trainings for adult volunteers that covered behavior management, age and gender sensitivity and adapting different learning style• Encourage continued participation of youth program participants in BNB programming• Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Youth Programs

• Managed all transactions including cash, food stamps, debit/credit card, gift cards and coupons• Restocked and organized shelves with appropriate merchandise• Maintained a clean and organized work area• Managed cardboard recycling