Amanda Phillips
Mount Airy,North Carolina
Summary
Motivated teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices using Kagan structures and implementing the science of reading (LETRS ). Positive attitude, team-player, with strong morals and ethics.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Surry County Schools
MOUNT AIRY , NC
08.1994 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05-2000
Associate of Arts - College Transfer
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05-1992
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- LETRS trained
Timeline
Teacher
Surry County Schools
08.1994 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lees-McRae College
Associate of Arts - College Transfer
Surry Community College
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