Hanna Phillips
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dynamic Success Coach with a proven track record at FYI+, specializing in Social Emotional Learning for K-5 students. Expert in conflict management and active learning, I fostered strong relationships with families and mentored new coaches. Recognized for enhancing program offerings and maintaining meticulous client progress records, driving impactful educational experiences.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Success Coach
FYI+
11.2024 - Current
- Taught Social Emotional Learning to grades K-5.
- Facilitated client onboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions into FYI+.
- Conducted regular check-ins with participants to monitor progress and provide support.
- Engaged families at after events to help establish relationship between FYI+ and families.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program offerings.
- Mentored new Success Coaches by sharing expertise on teaching SEL.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress for effective tracking.
- Established trust with participants through active listening, empathy, and effective communication techniques.
- Continuously improved own skill set by attending professional development seminars and staying current on industry trends.
- Led small groups with students to foster a supportive atmosphere of growth.
Social Studies Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curricular goals.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated student discussions to encourage critical thinking and civic engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular activities promoting social studies awareness within the school community.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Attended Professional Development Conferences in Chicago (National Council of Social Studies), New York (9/11 Memorial Museum and Monument), and Washington DC (Holocaust Museum), as well as locally.
- Participated in three AP Psychology readings as an exam rater (2022, 2023 ans 2024).
- Sponsored National Honor Society (2018, 2019, 2020).
- Teacher of the Year for Mayfield High School (2018).
Social Studies Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance And Human Relations Specialty
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2003
Skills
- Active learning
- Self-awareness
- Work-life balance
- Conflict management
Timeline
Success Coach
FYI+
11.2024 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2024
Social Studies Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Guidance And Human Relations Specialty
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
New Mexico State University