Carey Phillips
PINCKNEY,MI
Summary
Passionate, caring, and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs. Experienced and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in efforts to deliver exceptional educational experience, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Van Buren Public Schools-Belleville High School
08.1997 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students with different learning abilities and needs including students with cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Built connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Monitored, assessed, and recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Elderly Caregiver
Hughes Care Home
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and restroom care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
Education
Masters of Education in Special Education -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.1996
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans
- Instructional Strategies
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Student Support
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Hughes Care Home
06.2017 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher
Van Buren Public Schools-Belleville High School
08.1997 - Current
Masters of Education in Special Education -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
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