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Jill Phiri
Education Specialist
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Position as a Special Education Teacher (Autism) Certifications First Aide training Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Versatile and dedicated, exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Murrieta, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Experience Special Education Teacher
Beaumont Unified School District
Beaumont, CA
07.2014 - 06.2023
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
Mission Bell
Riverside, CA
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Universal Health Services
Riverside, CA
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Paraprofessional
UHS Schools
Riverside, CA
03.2004 - 01.2007
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Caregiver
Bright Expectations
Riverside
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Took care of the physically and mentally handicapped
- Cooked meals according to the menu and diet of each customer
- Gave showers
- Passed medications
- Attended to all house chores
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Job Coach
Unlimited Quest
Riverside, CA
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Assisted the mentally and physically disabled cope with their daily living skills at day programs
- Taught arts crafts
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Created and managed job search strategies for clients to improve job search success.
- Coached clients on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities.
- Developed and facilitated job search workshops for clients to enhance job search skills.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Provided comprehensive career counseling for job seekers across industries.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Assisted clients in cultivating professional networks to increase job opportunities.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new colleagues.
Education
Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential -
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
01.2007
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Specialist - Murrieta Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Experience
Special Education Teacher - Beaumont Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher - Mission Bell
02.2010 - 06.2014
Special Education Substitute Teacher - Universal Health Services
02.2007 - 12.2009
Paraprofessional - UHS Schools
03.2004 - 01.2007
Caregiver - Bright Expectations
01.1999 - 01.2002
Job Coach - Unlimited Quest
01.1997 - 01.2003
Brandman University (Chapman University) - Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential,
La Sierra University - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts