COURTNEY PHILLIPS
Lehi,UT
Summary
Special education Teacher eager to help students of different ability levels excel. Thrilled to assist other teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. I am willing to learn and love to interact with kids that have struggles or just need attention. I have always had a talent with these kids and think that I would be a good addition to the team. Very enthusiastic and energetic. Lots of patience which is very important when working with kids that have disabilities. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SEL Special Education Teacher
Copper Hills Elementary School
12.2023 - Current
Work with kids that need extra help with behavior. I teach them academics as well as social skills, to help them know what to do when they are having big emotions
Paraprofessional Aide
Dan Peterson School
02.2021 - 12.2023
Work with kids that have severe disabilities. Hired to float in classrooms that needed extra help. Have worked with kids in preschool through transition age. Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition. Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly. Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environments by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Learning Assistant
Treeside Charter School
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked as an aide for a first grade class. I loved working with students and would help ones that struggled or needed extra attention. I helped my teacher grade and supported her in whatever she needed.
Proctor
UVU Testing Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Check students in on a daily basis
- Proctor students
- Work on computer
Intern
Utah Department of Workforce Services
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Worked on the computer and helped where needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2023
Associate of Science - Education - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Jordan High School
Sandy, UT2007
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Social development and integration
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Classroom support
- Hard working
- Energetic
- Responsible
- Happy
- Patient
- Goal oriented
- Adapts well
- Works well with others
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
Timeline
SEL Special Education Teacher
Copper Hills Elementary School
12.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Dan Peterson School
02.2021 - 12.2023
Learning Assistant
Treeside Charter School
08.2019 - 01.2021
Proctor
UVU Testing Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
Intern
Utah Department of Workforce Services
08.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Special education
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Education - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Jordan High School
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