Jessica Simpson

9400 Goodman Rd, Apt 23F v Olive Branch, MS 38654 v601.917.4713 vjas67_msstate@yahoo.com

Education

Master of Arts and Teaching in Secondary Education. Mississippi State University, Meridian, MS. May 2008.
MS Educator License in Business Education. Teach MS Institute, Oxford, MS. December 2007.
Master of Science in Instructional Technology. Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 2006.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Services with a minor in General Business
Administration. Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 2005.

Experience


June 2013- Present

Gestalt Community Schools

Memphis, TN

Instructional Technology Specialist

Develop and deliver performance based technology training for teachers, administrators, and support staff on
productivity systems
Collaborate with technology integration partners on the execution and preparation of digital content and single-sign on
systems.
Monitor, observe, and report out on best practices with technology integration in the classroom.
Provide train-the-trainer sessions with technology lead teachers at each school.
Create documentation of systems and user manuals through step-by-step instructions and video/narration captures.

July 2009- May 2013

Power Center Academy Middle/ High School

Memphis, TN

Business Education Teacher

Deliver instruction on topics such as the principles of marketing, how to operate a business, and the financial aspects of
business.
Improve students' knowledge of business practices.
Deliver the skills and knowledge necessary for students to function as responsible citizens in the business world.
Prepare and deliver lectures to scholars on topics such as financial literacy, personal finance, and keyboarding.
Future Business Leaders of America Advisor
SunTrust Banking Advisor

August 2008- May 2009

Magnolia Middle School

Meridian, MS

ITC 1 Teacher
Expose students to technology literacy, workforce, and academic skills necessary to compete in a global workforce
Use Blackboard to upload course materials and instruct students

May 2008- June 2009

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS

Workforce Computer Trainer

Teach employees of local companies and businesses how use the Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and
Introduction to Computers

August 2007-May 2008
Heidelberg Junior High School Heidelberg, MS

Career Discovery Teacher and TST Member
Expose students to skilled, technical, and professional level careers within the sixteen career clusters as
identified by the US Department of Education
Assist with helping students identify character and leadership traits, computer application skills, and
management skills.

January 2007- June 2007

Synergetics

Starkville, MS

Technology Facilitator
Train teachers on how to incorporate technology into their curriculum that will allow teachers to move
forward towards district, state, and national technology integration goals
Identify educational technology resources suggested for standards-based, technology-rich classroom activities

Certifications
Internet Core and Computer (IC3) Certified

Certified Blackboard Online Instructor

MS Educator License in Business Education (5 year)

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Class AA-Business Education, Speech Communication, Career Discovery, Information and

Communication Technology (ICT 1), Instructional Technology
Date of Expiration: 6/30/2017

TN Educator License In Business Education and Business Technology

o License number: 000546163 (Professional License)
o Date of Expiration 8/31/2019

Software Applications and Computer Skills

Schoology
Achieve 3000
Pearson PowerSchool
Blackboard Certified Online Instructor
BrainHoney
Study Island

Suite 1997-2013 (for MAC and Window users)
Microsoft
Office
ParentLink

Honors and Organizations

2012-2013 National Academy of Advanced Teacher Education (NAATE) participant

o 2012 Summer Cohort
o 2013 Winter Cohort
2005 Kappa Delta Pi member
Phi Beta Lambda (2004-2005 President)
2005 Deans List

References
Reneta Sanders, Ed.S

Principal
Carnes Elementary School
sandersr1@scsk12.org
943 J.W Williams Lane
Memphis, TN 38109
678.849.9691
Karla Miller
Financial Analyst
Air Operations Division at FedEx Express
karlammiller@gmail.com
9143 Raspberry Lane
Cordova, TN 38016
901.626.5761

Linda A. Davis

Educator
Oakhaven Elementary School
ldavis4@bellsouth.net
7233 Germanshire Lane
Memphis, TN 38125
901.650.4056
Dr. Steevon Hunter
Principal
Power Center Academy High School
steevonhunter@gmail.com
5024 Jeff Drive
Memphis, TN 38109
901.601.8440
David L. Anderson
Senior Associate Pastor
Mississippi Boulevard
pastordavidlanderson@gmail.com
70 North Bellevue Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38104
901.573.6319

Beverly C. Stephens

Independent Sales Director

Mary Kay
ladybcs@aol.com
9386 Forest Station Cove
Collierville, TN 38107
901.679.8696