Amy Phillips
Hilliard, OH 43026
Summary
I am a dedicated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic early childhood educator and Building Data Team Leader with 18 years of experience supporting students and families. I have been very active in serving on building and district committees and seek out professional opportunities to further my skills as an educator. I am a lifelong learner who works to support the whole child while utilizing data and best curriculum practices to further each student's individual learning journey. I have a Masters in Early Childhood Education with a passion for curriculum, collaboration, data informed decision making, relationship building and leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Team Building Leader
Bexley City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a district team to compile and analyze district data and utilized that data to plan for the future
- Completed Acadience Mentor Training
- Compiled and organized data for use during the MTSS process
- Engaged in creating systems of data organization
- Assisted the PBIS committee by gathering data and leading the team through analysis of the data and problem solving in response to the data
- Assisted in leading and collaborating with staff during MTSS meetings
- Collaborated with School Counselor to design, administer and analyze school climate surveys and SEl data
- Collaborated with Leadership Team (principal, coach, school counselor) to analyze data, problem solve and make action plans in response to data
Kindergarten Teacher
Maryland Elementary, Bexley City Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Helped to develop and implement the full day kindergarten program in Bexley
- Served on multiple curriculum committees including math, social studies, science and literacy.
- Presented at a Bexley professional development day about Responsive Classroom and positive teaching language.
- Engaged in frequent and consistent professional development by attending conferences, taking classes and participating in professional reading/book studies in the areas of academic instruction, 21st century skills, project based and play based learning, classroom community building/management and behavioral intervention/support
- Opened my classroom for observations from visiting teachers to model the teaching of lessons from Wit and Wisdom and other programs
- Served on the Building Leadership Team, PBIS Committee, Building Facility Committee and Superintendent Advisory Council
- Participated in SOAR with a district committee at Battelle for kids
- Completed two years of the Ohio Blended Learning Collaborative
- Oversaw and mentored student teachers
- Worked to intentionally build collaborative relationships with students, families and district staff
- Utilized data to support the diverse needs of all learners
- Intentionally designed instruction to include whole group, collaborative, small group and individual learning opportunities
- Integrated technology into learning experiences
- Developed engaging and culturally responsive units and planned curriculum connected to the Ohio State Learning Standards
- Participated in Science of Reading trainings
- Collaborated with colleagues to write grants for Wit and Wisdom play based learning materials, garden kits and elementary VR headsets
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus School for Girls
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with colleagues to run a Reggio inspired kindergarten classroom
- Created student portfolios to showcase evidence of standard mastery
- Wrote daily newsletters to keep families informed
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education (preK-3)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio07-2007
Bachelors - Human Development and Family Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06-2006
Minor - Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06-2006
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Implementation of current best practices
- Communication
- Individualizing instruction
- Flexibility
- Reflective thinking
- Technology integration
- Creativity
Certification
5 year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License Ohio Department of Education July 2023
Timeline
Data Team Building Leader
Bexley City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Maryland Elementary, Bexley City Schools
08.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus School for Girls
08.2007 - 06.2010
Masters - Early Childhood Education (preK-3)
The Ohio State University
Bachelors - Human Development and Family Sciences
The Ohio State University
Minor - Early Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
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