Vernal E. Simms, Sr.

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Objective

As a professional with a solid counseling/education background I am dedicated to seek a position in which I can work and enrich the members of the community. With a firm knowledge of social, educational, emotional, and cognitive human development, I am always interested to provide to those in need.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Religion & Counseling 1974

Springfield college (Massachusetts)

Master of Divinity & Counseling 1977

andover newton theological school (massachusetts)

Churches Pastored

·Mountainview Christian Fellowship Church (Dillsburg, PA)

·City of Refuge Church (Harrisburg, PA)

·Monumental A.M.E. Church (Steelton, PA)

·Hickman Temple (Philadelphia, PA)

·Morris Brown A.M.E. (Philadelphia, PA)

·Bethel A.M.E. Church (Moorestown, NJ)

Experience

July 2017-August 2,2021

SCIENCE TEACHER- NATIVITY SCHOOL OF HARRISBURG

Middle school science teacher for grades 6-8. Nativity school is a private Christian school for Inner-city boys. Nativity school is a college preparatory school.

October 2015 – June 2017

Emotional support teacher – harrisburg school district

·Serve as an Emotional Support Teacher for Marshall Math & Science Academy, teaching 7th and 8th grade Science and Social Studies as well as providing emotional and behavioral support to students. Responsible for writing IEP’s, monitoring and adhering to the guidelines set forth in each IEP.

november 2015 – August 31, 2021

pastor – mountainview christian fellowship church (dillsburg, pa)

·Duties include: preparing and conducting spiritual and worship services; counseling those in need; visiting the sick and shut-in’s; performed weddings and funerals.

november 2013 – present

Community support therapist – riverside associates

·Part-time position; working with a family of twin boys who are Autistic. Focus on community integration and strengthening skills.

January 2013 – october 2015

Behavioral support specialist – new story school

·Part-time position; worked one-on-one with Middle and High School aged students offering behavior, academic, and emotional support.

april 2013 – july 2014

Family therapist – Bair foundation

·Part-time position; was a therapist in the BEST program. Providing family-based therapy to those in York and Cumberland County Children & Youth Services.

october 2012 – june 2013

substitute teacher – marshall school

·Served as a Science substitute teacher for seventh and eighth grade students.

july 2011 – may 2012

BSC/MT – Franklin Family services (Carlisle)

·Provided parents/families with support, tools, and skills to help change/shape the negative behaviors of their children.

december 2010 – june 2011

Clinical supervisor – PA Mentor residential treatment facility

·Responsibilities included the overall operation for two residential facilities; supervision of the treatment team (therapists, case managers, and direct support staff); and was the liaison for the managed care agencies (Department of Public Welfare and Children & Youth) of Dauphin, Adams, Cumberland, York, and Lancaster Counties.

december 2009 – october 2010

family-based therapist– pennsylvania counseling services

·Provided support and counseling on a variety of issues that negatively plaque families. Assisted with those in crisis by utilizing community resources.

september 2004 – august 2009

alternative education teacher – steelton/highspire high school

·Served as an Alternative Education teacher for students (9th through 12th grade) by providing emotional/behavioral support for students needing assistance with subjects. Worked in conjunction with the superintendent to prepare alternative education students with tools to transition them into the traditional academic setting.

june 2009 – november 2015

senior pastor/founder – city of refuge church (harrisburg)

·Established the City of Refuge Church to fulfill, and minister to, the needs of the community regardless of race and socioeconomic backgrounds.

february 2005 – june 2009

senior pastor – monumental A.M.E. Church (Steelton)

·Duties included: preparing and conducting spiritual and worship services; counseling those in need; visiting the sick and shut-in’s; performed weddings and funerals.

april 2005 – february 2006

family therapist – keystone Children & family

·Provided therapy for individuals and families; as well as, coordinating community services and aid applicable to each situation.

january 1990 – december 1998

vice principal – archway school (New Jersey)

Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: teaching, motivating and directing students; interacting with a diverse population of students and staff; utilized strong planning and interpersonal skills; provided leadership; coordinated assessments, registration, and testing activities for students; additionally, worked with emotional and educationally challenged students to foster education and personal growth.

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