Kanon Simmons
Middle School Teacher at Baker County Middle School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teacher
State of FloridaAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
AP U.S. Government and Politics
The College Board
Experience
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Baker County Middle School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
Developed an easily accessible and simplified 7th-grade English/Language Arts curriculum by integrating Florida state standards and recent school test data. Designed lessons to differentiate instruction and assessment criteria for 91 students based on their skill level and aptitude. Collaborated with a team to revise the 7th-grade ELA curriculum map to align with the new Florida B.E.S.T. standards. Achieved a 61% rise in student reading proficiency as shown by the end-of-year state tests, between the 2020 and 2021 school years. - Formulated long-term and short-term, standards-based teaching strategies based on student needs and capabilities. - Gathered and analyzed testing data to choose, create, or modify educational materials to improve learning and accommodate the needs of students from diverse cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. - Designed and executed lesson plans that effectively communicated complex concepts in a clear, engaging, and persuasive manner. Show less
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Milton Funeral Home/Guerry Funeral Home
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Macclenny, Florida, United States
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Digital and Social Media Manager
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
I improved upon existing, outdated websites in order to modernize the companies’ online presence. In collaboration with the existing customer management company, I used past sales and customer data to inform future marketing strategies. By getting stakeholder buy-in, I was able to transition the company from its outdated business/digital management provider to a more streamlined vendor that provided not only website traffic data, but also app solutions and website/app product integration. - Managed all website content - Oversaw both online and print marketing ad campaigns - Crafted and maintained a consistent brand image Show less
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First Coast Women's Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Services Director
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Oct 2016 - Jul 2018
Created and introduced volunteer training manuals, utilizing client feedback and research-based data to inform future revisions of the training content. Conducted instructor-led training sessions for volunteers using the manual I developed. Leveraged social media and graphic design to communicate facts and research to diverse audiences. -Created and updated our location’s social media presence -Held one-on-one coaching/training sessions with volunteers as needed -Received incoming phone calls, directing clients to schedule appointments or connect with the appropriate staff members. Show less
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Franklin Academy Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
Utilized available technology to design an innovative, tablet-based curriculum. Collaborated with the school's technology administrator to effectively utilize web and app-based resources to convey information. -Employed various technologies, such as Smartboard, Apple TV, iPad, Macbook, and Edmodo, to develop assignments, lesson plans, and units that enabled students to examine ideas and information digitally. -Sponsored and organized a grant-funded Supreme Court club, which emphasized constitutional education and debate, and included visits to the North Carolina State Supreme Court. Show less
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Education
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Florida State University
B.A., Political Science, History -
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Christian Ethics
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