Mercedes Phillips
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at YMCA School-Aged Child Care, excelling in classroom management and student assessment. Proven ability to mentor new teachers and enhance student engagement through innovative lesson development. Skilled in behavior guidance and family engagement, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
YMCA School-Aged Child Care
Dayton , OH
06.2025 - Current
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Day Camp
Dayton , OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with camp goals and camper interests.
- Monitored camper behavior and addressed conflicts to promote a positive environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Assistant Teacher
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
Dayton, OH
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior guidance strategies to promote respectful interactions among students.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss program improvements and student needs.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Assistant Teacher
Ymca School Age Enrichment Program
Dayton , OH
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student behavior and academic updates.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
Store Associate
Family Dollar
Dayton, OH
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Employed strategic tactics such as cross-selling and upselling to drive sales.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales documents into digital database.
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Grace
Dayton, OH
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
Lead Teacher
Creative Corner
Dayton, OH
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Guided student teachers and teacher aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Education
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Care And Education
CDA
Dayton, OH05-2025
High School Diploma -
Belmont High School
Dayton, OH06.2015
Skills
- Report preparation
- Complaint resolution
- Stock management
- Key holder experience
- POS systems expertise
- Customer assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Refunds and exchanges
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Behavior guidance
- Training and mentoring
- IEP support
- Family engagement
- Lesson development
- Student advocacy
- Critical thinking
Volunteer Experience
I Love West Dayton, 2019, Present, Mission is to bring restoration and innovation to West Dayton by working alongside residents to implement community entryways, green spaces and garden beds in the West Dayton community.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
YMCA School-Aged Child Care
06.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
YMCA Day Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Teacher
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
12.2022 - 05.2025
Assistant Teacher
Ymca School Age Enrichment Program
03.2021 - 12.2022
Store Associate
Family Dollar
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Grace
12.2020 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher
Creative Corner
09.2018 - 02.2021
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Care And Education
CDA
High School Diploma -
Belmont High School