Chantal Simons

Dedicated, resourceful, professional educator, with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. A consummate teacher leader in the area of mathematics charged with leading, coaching and modeling exemplary teaching of mathematics for teachers, as well as developing, coordinating and evaluating all phases of mathematics for the school curriculum. and science.Superior interpersonal and communication skills; regarded as a key resource and problem solver by principal, colleagues and parents. A true passion for teaching, learning and student success.

• BMELN—Bermuda Mathematics Educators Learning Network
• BEC—Bermuda Educators Council
• NCTM—National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• NCSM—National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
• BUT—Bermuda Union of Teachers

• Teacher of the Year Award - 2nd place, Bermuda Union of Teachers, 2007
• Certificate of Recognition, Mathematics Literacy Project, Ministry of Education and Development/ Ministry of Community Affairs and Sports, 2006

Available upon request.

Level 1 & 2 Dreambox Mathematics Intervention Programme, 2016, Parallell Math tasks, 2016, What is a Great Math task?, 2016, Danielson Framework (Co-presented), 2015, Strategies for Differentiated Mathematics Instruction., 2011, Primary School Mathematics Instruction and Assessment (Co-presented), 2009, Getting started with Everyday Math P4-6, 2009, Everyday Mathematics to individuals, small and large groups., 2008-2011, Designing Quality Benchmark Assessments (Co-facilitated), 2007, Making Math Meaningful through Mathematics-Literature Connection., 2006, Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom - What are we judging and how?, 2005, Contributed to Curriculum and Instructional Leadership Publication Vol. 4., 2003, B.C.T.M. Math Share., 2003, Algebraic Thinking - A 2 day workshop, 2003, Integrating IT into Mathematics Instruction., 2012, Somersfield Academy, Coaching for Success—Building Confidence, Credibility and Capability., 2012, A Critical Friend: Leadership Coaching., 2012, I am a genius! Bringing out the best in your leadership., 2012, Successful Team Building - A Winning Team., 2012, Bermuda Math Educators Learning Network Workshop Series., 2011, Introduction to the Cambridge International Primary Programme/ English and Mathematics., 2011, Primary 4 Everyday Mathematics Patricia Kuzio., 2009, Everyday Math and Everyday Math Leadership Training., 2008, McGraw - Hill Companies, NJ, Mathematics Leadership Training-Univ. South Carolina, Spartanburg., 2004, Mathematics and Learning Differences: Developing Numeracy for Diverse Learners - The Reading Clinic, 2004

• Designing professional development to support teaching and learning through coaching and intervention.
• Utilizing data analysis to determine action plans/interventions.
• Innovative curriculum development and school-wide coaching.
• Textbook review and selection.
• Creative lesson planning.
• Technology integration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Organizing math related activities (Family Night, in-school competitions, Math Superstars, field trips).

• Standards Based Champion - Port Royal Primary Sept 2019 - 2020
• Bermuda Union of Teachers - Teacher of the Year, 2nd Place
• Numerous presentations including most recently - Best Practices to Increase your childs' academic success ( Port Royal PTA - April 2024)
• StandardsBased Grade Coaching ( Sept 2019 & 2010 - MOED)