Michell Simpkins

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2008 - May 2009

  Private Tutor

  •Built and maintained strong relationship with clients•Provided personalized instruction and developed appropriate tasks and resources •Monitored customer success and improved compliance rate from 64% to 87% for all tasks

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  Kohl's

  Apr 2008 - Feb 2015

  Sales Associate

  •Developed an organizational system to deliver freight to customers•Interacted and engaged with customers throughout the sales process focusing on customer satisfaction•Persuaded customers to participate in a credit service offered by the company•Functioned as a team lead within the department, achieving recognition for excellence in leadership for a team of twelve•Coordinated large customer and community events with key stakeholders

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  West Virginia University

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Resident Assistant

  •Actively engaged participation of residents in floor wide programs focusing on physical wellness, education, and psychosocial aspects of self to promote community wellbeing with varying interests •Hosted and led bi-weekly meetings for residents on various compliance topics including safety, new policies, and upcoming events with over 32 team members •Provided 24/7 academic and social support for 32 team members and monitored building safety and security alongside 30 staff members of the company. •Planned, coordinated, and executed 10 annual events for over 500 attendees per event, including vendor management, marketing promotions, and even itineraries Show less

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  Choosy Kids

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

  Youth Mentor

  •Delivered curriculum using various training techniques specializing in stations and individualized instruction focusing on a program goal with both leisure and educational opportunities to all clients of all ages and physical limitations •Communicated importance of social, sensory, physical, cognitive, and reflective practices to enhance self-awareness and decision making in clients. •Coordinated and executed community and family events with volunteers

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  Monongalia County Schools

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  •Built and maintained strong relationships with over 300 team and staff members•Created flexible training management strategies for participants within 13 programs•Provided reliable, last-minute support and assistance for staff requiring back-up during absences•Presented nationally at the NSTA conference with over 500 stakeholders in the education community •Created and led more than 15 staff trainings and book studies on diversity, poverty, technology, etc.

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  Kanawha County Schools

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2022

  Instructor

  •Delivered college and career ready standards using various training techniques, including classroom model, small groups, and one-on-one interventions both in person and virtually•Developed and led training presentations for over 40 staff members on various compliance topics, including safety, technology integration, documentation procedures and new policies•Documented various data points with extreme accuracy for strict compliance records•Served as staff liaison in the coordination of student/colleague to senior leadership regarding managing technology and other equipment to ensure equitable opportunity for all students to learn remotely•Managed multiple projects simultaneously with a team of six, ensuring performance, quality, strategy, and timelines were achieved•Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development for department trainings and data collection and analysis•Created and executed community needs assessments to analyze the resources and strengths available within the surrounding community •Authored grant that secured $5000 in funds for all female technology organization•Oversaw entire organization (30+ people) for budgeting, purchasing, and allocating funds •Created over 24 courses on socioemotional learning, budgeting, and mathematics for senior leadership to share with colleagues•Trained staff on the use of virtual communication tools such as Zoom and Google Classroom to transfer an entire in-classroom curriculum to virtual trainings•Modified curriculum to best support the organization’s long-term performance objectives•Created and delivered high-impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint•Used performance data to inform and make decisions to improve top and bottom-line results Show less

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  Prodigy Education

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Mathematics Tutor/ Sales Representative

  •Provided one-on-one enrichment opportunities and coaching with clients that require customized training tailored to individual learning types•Modified curriculum to best support the organization’s long-term performance objectives•Developed and implemented a training strategy with corresponding curriculum to achieve the organization's goals•Created materials to market companies’ product via customer facing opportunities•Delivered effective written and oral communication with clients through video conferencing networking to create and maintain strategic partnerships•Led orientation presentations regarding strategic goals, objectives, and events and promoted a supportive environment with active listening and participation from all members •Planned trainings that resulted in measurable performance improvements in key objectives•Designed effective training resources to enhance performance to an all-remote team/clientele•Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues based on organizational goals •Created and delivered high-impact presentations using multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2022 - now

  Virtual Assistant

  •Managed appointments and calendars for company’s project management team•Booked meetings with new and existing clients •Edited and reworked job postings and other company communication for accuracy, tone, and grammar •Built up databases of past and current clients and recruited potential customers •Organized and maintained online company files, invoices, and other digital documentation

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  Bible Center Church

  Nov 2022 - now

  Preschool Director

  •Maintain and/or modify the early learning curriculum to meet the needs of the children enrolledin the preschool while meeting the State of West Virginia license requirements.•Lead and assist the preschool staff in the establishment and operation of the preschool includingday-to-day operations, work schedules, and all other events.•Train and supervise the preschool staff by holding regular meetings, mediating, and assisting staff when necessary.•Plan, organize, coordinate, and promote professional development, training and staff meetings.•Regularly monitor staff performance and provide training, coaching or mentoring forperformance improvements and development.•Provide day to day leadership and work with staff to ensure high performance and to promote apositive and caring employee work environment.•Maintain daily staff to child ratios in classrooms•Arrange/adjust employee work schedules in the event of an employee absence or leave ofemployment.•Lead in the employment process of hiring new employees/staff.•Responsible for handling all aspects of daily administration, management and budget of thepreschool, including the assignment of preschool staff responsibilities, and the utilization ofgiven classroom and resources available.•Responsible for the overall safety of the preschool environment, staff, and children.•Able to plan strategically to maintain the annual ministry budget, while properly allocatingmonthly operational costs and expenses.•Develop and update parent and staff handbooks, enrollment packets, and emergency evacuationprocedures.•Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable state and county laws and all regulations aspertaining to preschool.•Oversee menu planning, purchasing, and ordering food Show less