Lori Phillips
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Sand Springs Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing consistent disciplinary strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Managed afterschool tutoring program, providing additional support for struggling students to achieve academic success.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Pratt Elementary
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, etc.)
- Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, etc
- Develop and implement new curricula or instructional strategies that improve student learning outcomes
- Improve student learning through tailored reading, writing, and study skills
- Works diligently to learn and implement new teaching strategies
- Reaches out to students of all learning styles
- Proficient in teaching students virtually
- Observe and understand students' behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse, etc.
- Manage approximately 50 emails per day
- Improve classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and hands-on experiences. Encourage parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
Virtual Teacher
Sand Springs Virtual Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed online lessons to students
- Designed and presented lessons
- Created digital content
- Disseminated lessons using Google Classroom
- Managed approximately 100 daily calls, emails, and messages from students and parents.
- Tutored students daily via online and in-person
- Tailored lessons using differentiation
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary school
08.1993 - 05.2017
- Created and distributed educational content (notes, summaries, assignments, etc.)
- Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, etc
- Develop and implement new curriculum or instructional strategy that improves student learning outcomes
- Improved student learning through tailored reading, writing, and study skills
- Worked diligently to learn and implement new teaching strategies
- Reached out to students of all learning styles
- Observed and understood students' behavior and psyche and reported suspicions of neglect, abuse, etc.
Education
Masters - Instructional Leadership
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.1993
Skills
- Leadership, Patience, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Communication, Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System, Differentiation, Time Management, Conflict Resolution,
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Sand Springs Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Virtual Teacher
Sand Springs Virtual Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Fifth Grade Teacher
Pratt Elementary
07.2017 - 07.2024
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary school
08.1993 - 05.2017
Masters - Instructional Leadership
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Oklahoma State University
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