Corinne Simmers

Accomplished Instructional Leader and Fine & Performing Arts educator with over six years of experience in curriculum development and district-level initiatives for PreK–12 programs. Expertise in coordinating arts initiatives, fostering teacher growth, and aligning instruction with Maryland Fine Arts Standards. Skilled in data analysis, responsive professional development, and collaboration with central office and community partners to enhance instructional practices.

• Volunteer Instructor, Taekwondo
• Committee Member, Family Support for Immigrated Families
• Supporter, Tri-county Band Auditions

• Certificate in Administration I, Coursework Completed; Internship Scheduled, 08/01/26
• Certificate in Visual Communication
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed., Early Childhood Education
• B.S., Child and Family Development
• A.A., Fine Arts
• Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate
• Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education Training

• Lead Teacher – Fine and Performing Arts, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/25, Present, Provide leadership and support for Fine and Performing Arts programming across schools, collaborating with central office and school-based staff to strengthen instructional practices, Facilitate communication between district leadership and teachers to ensure alignment with system initiatives and instructional priorities, Support curriculum implementation and instructional consistency across grade levels
• Professional Development Coordinator, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/25, Present, Design and deliver professional development aligned to system initiatives, including instructional technology and student-centered learning strategies, Analyze teacher needs to develop targeted learning opportunities that improve instructional effectiveness and student engagement
• New Teacher Support Mentor / Master Teacher, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/19, Present, Conduct classroom observations for new teachers, providing targeted, actionable feedback to improve instructional practices, Support teacher growth through coaching, modeling, and reflective conversations aligned with district expectations, Mentor educators in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and instructional planning to increase teacher effectiveness and student engagement, Collaborate with school and district leadership to support the development of effective instructional practices across Fine and Performing Arts programs
• Team Lead – Related Arts, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/20, Present, Lead a team of educators, facilitating collaboration, problem-solving, and instructional alignment, Advocate for program needs and support communication between staff and administration
• PBIS Coordinator, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/20, 01/01/25, Collected and analyzed student behavior data to identify trends and inform schoolwide PBIS strategies, Developed targeted interventions and monitored outcomes to improve student behavior and school climate, Managed PBIS program budget, aligning resources to support student and program needs
• Sunshine Committee Lead, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/20, 01/01/25, Managed committee funds, planned staff engagement initiatives, and monitored expenditures
• Heritage Festival Coordinator, Charles County Public Schools, 01/01/21, Present, Coordinate a large-scale cultural arts initiative integrating visual arts, music, and global studies, Collaborate across grade levels to design interdisciplinary, standards-aligned experiences, Manage logistics, stakeholder communication, and event implementation
• Program Coordinator & Community Partnerships, Charles County Public Schools, Collaborated with county partners to implement a student art beautification project at the Charles County Fairgrounds, Coordinated communication between school system stakeholders and external organizations, Supported multi-school participation and expanded community engagement through the arts, Assisted in organizing county-level events, including Youth Art Month exhibitions
• Curriculum & Program Development, Charles County Public Schools, Collaborated with district leadership to analyze and refine the elementary Fine Arts curriculum, Developed unit-based curriculum frameworks to support new teachers and improve instructional clarity, Designed vertically aligned curriculum based on Maryland State Standards, Created 29+ culturally responsive lesson plans and interdisciplinary units for PK-5th grade yearly, Utilized student and program data to inform instructional and program improvements