Amber Sims

] [asims5@houstonisd.org]

Objective

My objective is to obtain a position in administration to be capable of promoting student success

through implementing a school vision, advocating a culture that fosters student and staff growth,
and working ethically with integrity and fairness.

Certifications

TExES Principal Exam (projected completion 12/2015)

TExES Early Childhood- 6th Grade Generalist
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility EC-12
Professional Development and Appraisal System
English as a Second Language Certification

Experience

Elementary School Teacher

[08-20-2012 to Present] [Houston I.S.D.] [Houston, TX]
As an advocate of the campus vision statement, I created a Student
Council to empower scholars to utilize their leadership skills and give
back to their community.
As a Professional Learning Opportunity Team member, I collaborated
with colleagues to design a professional development module that
instructs teachers on how to improve classroom management and
instructional practices by integrating technology into the classroom.
Substitute Teacher
[08-01-2010 to 05-2012] [Aldine I.S.D.] [Houston, TX]
Student Teacher
[08-2009 to 05-2010] [teach HOUSTON] [Houston, TX]
Bartender/Waitress
[02-15-08 to 08-01-2010] [Division 1 Sports Bar and Grill] [Houston, TX]
Full-time Teller
[02-12-07 to 02-06-08] [Plus 4 Credit Union], [Houston, TX]
Full-time Teller
[09-2006 to 05-12-07] [Fi-Staff], [Houston, TX]
Part-time Teller
[06-2005 to 07-2006] [Primeway Federal Credit Union], [Houston, TX]
Stopped a fraud income tax check for over $20,000 and the suspect was
convicted
Team Leader
[04-2004 to 06-2005] [Whataburger], [Houston, TX
Managed shift when manager and assistant manager were not available
Had knowledge of all positions, counted inventory, and balanced vault

Campus Roles & Awards

2014-2016 5th Grade Team Lead

2 years as 3rd-5th Grade English Language Arts Campus Lead Teacher
Power-up HUB Campus Lead (HUB is HISDs digital learning platform created for students)
Presented HUB training to campus for professional development
2014-2015 Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Education

[University of St. Thomas] [Projected Graduation 12-2015] [Houston, TX]

Masters in Educational Leadership
[University of Houston] [01-2006 to 05-2012] [Houston, TX]
Bachelor of Science in Political Science with Minor in English
[Lonestar Community College] [01-2005 to 12-2009], [Houston, TX]
Associate of Arts Degree
[Eisenhower Senior High] [05-2005] [Houston, TX]
Graduated Cum Laude

References

Julia Elizondo Principal

Browning Elem.
Priscilla Rivas Campus Admin. Browning Elem.
Jolanta Stern Mentor Teacher Browning Elem.

*Due to resume being online, contact # for references will be given upon request