Kirsten Simmons 702-285-4411

1049 Bonny Lake Ct. Henderson, NV 89015 klsimmons@interact.ccsd.net

Objective: Obtain a position as a middle school teacher that will utilize my strong
dedication to students development and to their educational needs.
Education
Nevada State College, Henderson, NV
Student Teaching
August 2014 Present
Creating and implementing lesson plans and literacy practices along with exciting,
quality programs and activities for students.
Integrating technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and
developing students researching skills. Utilizing the SMART Board and Internet
for resources on literature to complement learning activities.
Evaluating how lessons and instruction are being received and understood by the
students.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Grading and imputing grades on Infinite Campus.

Secondary Education with an emphasis in English
January 2011 May 2015
Consistently on the Deans List for exemplary grades and performance.
Graduated with Education Honors.
Graduated with English Honors.


Community College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV
Associate of Arts
August 2007 May 2011
Associate of Arts Secondary Education Humanities/Fine Arts.
On the Deans List for exemplary grades and performance.
Work Experience

Instructor for Summer Reading Program in association with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Summer 2012 - Andson Foundation, Las Vegas, NV
Teaching and supervising.
Evaluating and tracking students progress.

Real Estate Salesperson
March 2006 February 2011 Elite Reality, Las Vegas, NV
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
Study property listings, interview clients, accompany clients to property sites,
discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts.



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Hotel Front Desk Clerk
August 2000 September 2001 Hawthorne Inn & Suites, Henderson, NV
Registering guests, keeping records of occupied room and guests accounts.
Phone etiquette and computer literacy.

Customer Service Representative
April 1995 February 1998 AT&T Wireless, Las Vegas, NV
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
Study property listings, interview clients, accompany clients to property sites,
discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts.
Activities
Teaching children in youth church organizations. Reporter for Nevada State College school
newspaper. Staff member for Nevada State College literary magazine 300 Days of Sun.
Creative writing.
References
References are available upon request.