Tia Simmons Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Remote

Performed virtual presentations to 20 applicants detailing program overview and personal experience in the programConducted 20 virtual interviews via Zoom with candidates across varying time zonesEvaluated the responses of candidates from interviews to calculate final scores using a rubric Completed 10 final decision rubrics to determine program acceptance or rejection

District Of Columbia, United States

I counsel two student teachers at Johns Hopkins University, who are going through the Urban Teachers program. I coach them in coursework and teaching pedagogy.

Administered significant data improvements amongst 35 scholarsIncreased scholars' phonemic awareness at target level by 50%Reduced scholars below benchmark reading level at the beginning of the school year by 30%Assembled an engaging after-school program for 1st grade girls called Exposure; to enhance life skills and opportunitiesDesigned an operational management system, reducing 90% of behavioral issues escalated to the intervention teamImplemented a differentiated reading system that increased the fluency and word recognition of 81% (9 out of 11) English Language LearnersEarned an effective rating of 3.65 out of 4 in teacher pedagogy for virtual instruction and remote learningSupported and mentored 5 Urban teacher residents at school siteScheduled and planned grade level team collaborations to examine data and identify areas of improvementPioneered the placement of Urban Teacher residents at Browne to develop and retain highly effective and diverse educators in a minority community

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Graduated 3 students on caseload due to improved proficiency in reading fluencyTutored a caseload of 18 students daily using evidence-based interventionsVolunteered in surrounding high-need communities for over 100 hours, passing out books, cleaning local playgrounds, and promoting reading fluency• Input data in online platform to track and analyze progress to select appropriate curriculum

Jacksonville, Florida

Obtained top trainee award (out of 30+ trainees) for the job training for understanding banking and brokerage accounts, cards, and fraudImplemented security protocols to manage risks and authenticate 100% of clients Navigated through 4-6 applications and tools to understand policy/procedures, handle confidential information, and research to resolve issues with client accountsProcessed 87% of client requests (i.e., credit card payments, transfers within accounts, setting up online banking access, credit or debit card activation, etc.) timely and error-free

Jacksonville, Florida

I worked with three fifth grade students for 10 weeks. The goal was to improve their reading proficiency and standardized testing scores.

Jacksonville, Florida

Hired and recruited quality employeesScheduled, trained, and coached employees to maximize performance in customer service and daily tasks such as stocking and inventory trackingKept inventory optimized to ensure low costs while maintaining product availability Collaborated with Loss Prevention to create ways to minimize shoplifting occurrences

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Education - Med

Master Of Science - Ms, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Speaker at EGO Conference, Workshopped with Greg UlmerI also have a minor in Sociology.

English, Biology

I attended JU for the Fall semester of 2014

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

I was dually enrolled at FSCJ while in High School. I received my Associate of Arts degree four weeks before receiving my High School.