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CHRISSY
FIELDS OF INTEREST
I am interested in obtaining a position as an elementary education teacher at
your school. I am qualified to teach early childhood through sixth grade.
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TEXAS EXAMINATION OF EDUCATORS STANDARDS
• Passed TExES Test 191 Generalist EC-6 - Feb 2014
• Passed TExES Test 160 Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities - Feb 2014
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EXPERIENCE
English Language Arts Teacher, 5th Grade
Dickinson ISD, December 2014 – present
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active
learning experiences
• Administer informal and formal assessments (Curriculum Based
Assessments, STAAR examinations)
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
(language objective, student expectation, etc.)
• Implement ELP strategies for daily instruction
• Provide a variety of leaning materials and resources for use in
educational activities
• Prepare, sort, plan and guide ELA intervention groups derived from
curriculum based assessments for all students and teachers within my
house/team
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet
students’ varying needs (selecting just right texts, various reading material
for read-alouds, independent reading time, etc.)
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, and make
available appointments for students to discuss feedback
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and
development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by
law, district policies and school regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Clear Lake
2014
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College of the Mainland
Associate of Arts in Teaching
2013
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College of the Mainland
Associate of Arts
2013
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Skills
-Behavior Management
-Classroom Management
-Organized
-Professional
-Supportive
-Team Player
-eduphoria!, Skyward
-MS Office Suite 2013
Awards
-New teacher of the year
2015 Nominee
-BMS Golden Gator Award
“Providing rigorous reading
instruction.”
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Simsen!
Julia (Chrissy) Simsen
409.939.9090
2816 Colonial Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539
jcsimsen@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/chrissysimsen

2. ! • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing
rules and procedures (personalized behavior plans, and following/
implementing BIPs)
• Participate in department professional learning committee meetings, after
school meetings and parent conferences
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and
parents regarding student progress and student needs
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EXPERIENCE
Pre-Service Teacher, University of Houston - Clear Lake
Clear Creek ISD - Walter Hall Elementary, January 2014 – December 2014
• Participate in required 6 week independent teaching experience
• Utilize established behavioral classroom management strategies
• Plan and create daily lessons in alignment with curriculum using
eduphoria!
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching
methods such as lessons, discussions, and demonstrations
• Grade student assignments using numerous rubrics
• Observe and evaluate student performance
• Participate in required and optional professional development
• Assume shared responsibilities of daily before school and after school
activities
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
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JOAN MAULDIN - Internship Supervisor
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Cell: 713.822.4173
Email: jcmauldin.1973@yahoo.com
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PATRICIA DEE
Second Grade Teacher - Internship Mentor
Walter Hall Elementary
Cell: 409.392.0803
Email: pdee@ccisd.net
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EMILY RUSSELL
Kindergarten Teacher
Bauerschlag Elementary
Cell: 281.757.6328
Email: emrussell@ccisd.net
CS
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Julia (Chrissy) Simsen
409.939.9090
2816 Colonial Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539
jcsimsen@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/chrissysimsen