Phoenix Simms
About Phoenix Simms
Phoenix Simms is a Community Tutor with a background in game criticism and indie game advocacy. They have worked in various roles across Canada, including positions in customer experience, editing, and content writing.
Work at Cambly
Phoenix Simms has been employed at Cambly Inc. as a Community Tutor since 2022. In this role, Simms engages with learners online, providing support and guidance in their educational journeys. The position emphasizes personalized tutoring, allowing for tailored learning experiences that cater to individual student needs.
Education and Expertise
Phoenix Simms holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Literatures of Modernity from Toronto Metropolitan University, where the focus was on Game Narrative Theory. Additionally, Simms earned a Bachelor of English with a focus on Digital Humanities from the same institution. A Fine Arts Diploma was achieved at Vancouver Island University, specializing in Fine/Studio Arts. Simms also has a high school diploma from Nanaimo District Secondary School, with an emphasis on English.
Background
Phoenix Simms has lived in three provinces across Canada: Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. The majority of Simms' upbringing occurred in Ontario and British Columbia, contributing to a diverse cultural perspective. This varied background informs Simms' approach to education and game criticism.
Professional Experience
Prior to the current role at Cambly, Phoenix Simms held various positions in the field of content creation and customer service. Simms worked as a B2B SEO Content Writer at Square 2 Canada from 2016 to 2018 and as a Managing Editor at Third Person from 2018 to 2019. Other roles included Customer Experience Representative at Indigo and Call Centre Specialist at ShowingTime, showcasing a blend of editorial and customer-focused skills.
Advocacy and Game Criticism
Phoenix Simms is an advocate for indie game development projects and has conducted interviews with developers from notable companies such as Kit Fox Games, Mermaid Heavy Industries, and Stitch Media. Simms focuses on game criticism that situates games within the broader media landscape, integrating insights from game studies with modern literature and culture. There is a belief in the potential of story-driven games emerging from diverse indie and AA development rather than traditional AAA titles.