Emma Simms

simmsemm000@gmail.com

EDUCATION

B.S. Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Major: Art Education Minor: Art History

Shillington, PA
January 2025-May2025

Shillington, PA
September 2024-December 2024


Reading, PA
Summer 2021-Summer 2023


WORK EXPERIENCE

Gamemaster & Receptionist, Encrypted Escape West Reading

  • Ensured a high level of customer service by creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for guests

  • Managed time by facilitating timely game starts and maintaining schedules for all groups

Administrative Assistant, The Morgan School Spring

  • Prepared for Infants through School-Age learning activities

  • Organized student enrollment documents, health assessment forms, and emergency contact information

Ceramic Studio Monitor, Kutztown University

  • Monitored and prepared studio inventories, ensuring enough glaze and clay were made for student use

  • Assisted introductory, non-major students in the proper use of tools, building techniques, and wheel-throwing

  • Organized and cleaned the studio to ensure a safe, organized, and productive environment

Kutztown, PA
May 2025


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Clinical Experience, Governor Mifflin High School

  • Developed lesson plans and units of instruction for Ceramics courses ranging from Introductory level to Studio level

  • Innovated and adapted artistic techniques to fit each student’s unique needs

  • Led discussions and critiques in the classroom, furthering student understanding of various art movements and principles

  • Furthered relationships with students, faculty, and community through artmaking

Intermediate Clinical Experience, Governor Mifflin High School

  • Assisted in classroom climate, demonstrations, and student artmaking questions

  • Developed relationships through artmaking with students

  • Provided individual and group support to students with varying abilities 

Teacher’s Aide, The Morgan School Exeter

  • Assisted lead teachers in guiding educational activities, social interactions, and daily routines

  • Supervised children to ensure safety and positive behavior

  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, ensuring classrooms met health and safety standards

Reading, PA
January 2019-Present


Reading, PA
Summer 2024

Kutztown, PA
January 2022-May 2022