Elementary Education Major

Special Education  Reading Endorsements

ALYSSA E. SIMON
320 East 4th St. Davenport, IA 52801 | 563-676-1413
alyssaelizabethsimon@yahoo.com
teachingwithsimon.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Bachelor of Arts Degree May 2018
Elementary Education Major
Special Education/ Reading Endorsements

EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING
Fillmore Elementary School, Davenport, IA Fall 2019- Present
 Instructional Strategist for grades k-5th.

 Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed,
inclusive classroom.
 Differentiated instruction to best suit individual learning styles and levels of learning.

Buffalo Elementary School, Buffalo, IA Fall 2018- Fall 2019

 Instructional Strategist for grades k-5th.

 Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed,
inclusive classroom.
 Differentiated instruction to best suit individual learning styles and levels of learning.
 Participated in district and building state led professional development meetings.

STUDENT TEACHING
Southwestern Elementary School, Hazel Green, WI Spring 2018
 Full-time teaching responsibilities in a third-grade classroom.
 Utilized classroom laptops to integrate technology as a mind tool in lessons and activities.
 Solar System Weebly webpage
 Accelerated Reader reading program
 Favorite author research project
 Used data-based decision making to plan instruction and differentiate to meet all students’ needs.
 Identified and implemented various PBIS strategies for behavior management in the classroom.
 Flashlight party
 Pajama day with a hot chocolate party
 Participated in Professional Development staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
 Maintain classroom management using one-on-one check ins, positive behavior reinforcement tools and nonverbal cures.
 Morning meetings
 Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments and grading rubrics.
 Differentiated instruction to best suit individual learning styles and levels of learning.

East Dubuque Elementary School, East Dubuque, IL Spring 2018

 Instructional Strategist for grades k-6th.

 Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed,
inclusive classroom.
 Utilized technology to help enhance student learning.
o Osmo and IPad for hands-on learning
o Smart board to help visual learners
 Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
 Collaborated with a colleague to co-teach sixth grade math and ELA.
PROFESSIONALLY RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Early Child Care Assistant Teacher, Dubuque, IA March 2017-Present

 Spent five days a week working with children between the ages of six months to eight-year-old in an Early Childhood Center.
 Provides support to lead teacher and reinforced planned activities to help enhance the academic, emotional and physical
development of students.
 Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
 Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
 Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
 Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined each child's activities.
 Developed comprehensive knowledge of infant and child care, including nutrition and safety.

Summer Counselor, Bettendorf Parks Broad, Bettendorf, IA May 2010- August 2015
 Supervised field trips and daily activities five days a week for ten weeks with 50 to 120 children ages 6-13.
 Communicated daily with parents to enhance academic progress as well as social development.
 Organized and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
 Activities included crafts, nature, games, swimming, etc. This includes time spent on the bus.
 Identified and responded to camper behavior issues.
 Ensured that the site was kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
 Communicated with parents about participant’s experiences.
 Assisted in maintaining accurate program records such as incident reports, logbook, documentation, and daily attendance.

The Janacek Family Nanny, Dubuque, IA April 2016-Present

 Interacted with two children, one eight-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy, five days a week.
 Transports the children to and from school, lessons and other events.
 Coordinated everyday activities that encourage education and social skills.
 Creates a fun, secure, inspiring and comfortable environment.
 Supervise children while parents were on vacation, business trips, and weekend getaways.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Education Club, Loras College, Dubuque, IA

 Partnered with Ark Advocates and provided parents with a safe and free childcare service for both children with special needs
as well as any siblings.

Special Olympics, Dubuque, IA

 Lead a variety of activities such as golf, shot put, bowling, team basketball, volleyball as well as race walk and wall pass,
designed specifically for the severe and profound population of Iowa.
 Built positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during events.

Merge Track Club, Dubuque, IA

 Motivated young children to find their passion for track and field.
 Provided technical knowledge of track and field to young children.

Loras College Student-Athlete Leadership Committee, Dubuque, IA

 Used leaderships skills to help bring all Loras athletics together as one big community.
 Helped plan and facilitate an athlete talent show competition between 23 Loras College collegiate athletic teams.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

CPI & CPR-certified Universal Precautions/Blood Pathogens-Certified

First Aid-certified DHS Essentials Training – ISU Extension and Outreach
Prepare Iowa- Mandatory Reporter