Michael Phillips

• Support students in focused academic areas.
• Manage the cases of students and oversee services as specified on student IEPs.
• Support the development of social skills among students by promoting group activities and cooperative learning opportunities.
• Monitor student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.

• Summer School Program Teacher.
• Implemented Math, ELA, and SEL Curriculum according to district parameters.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
• Assessed student progress regularly, adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs and improve overall performance.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research findings.

• Placed in a K-5 resource room as assistant teacher in an informal internship with Kalamazoo Public Schools.
• Long term sub for upper L resource room in which all students showed academic gains.
• Adapted lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to grade-level content and could participate fully in classroom activities.
• Assisted administration in organizing school-wide events such as field trips, assemblies, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Increased parent involvement through effective communication and regular progress updates on their child''s academic performance.

Management team position with duties including Hospitality Host, coaching employees on encouraging customer engagement with our loyalty programs, and overseeing the impulse areas of the store.

• Assisted with training and development of team members.
• Handled customer complaints and inquiries.

• Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
• Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
• Kept shoe dept areas clean, tidy and professional in appearance to maximize worker efficiency and promote customer engagement.

Coordinated employees to complete online orders including picking, packing, and shipping. Assisted customers with inquiries regarding Kohl's online shopping services.

Coordinated employees to complete online orders including picking, packing, and shipping. Assisted customers with inquiries regarding Kohl's online shopping services.

• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
• Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
• Connected with customers to support positive transaction experiences and address service concerns.

• Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
• Encouraged students'' active engagement in their own learning process through self-assessment exercises and reflective discussions.
• Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.
• Enhanced student reading comprehension by implementing targeted tutoring strategies.

• Tutored Elementary Multi-Language Learners in Math and Reading
• Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
• Encouraged students'' active engagement in their own learning process through self-assessment exercises and reflective discussions.
• Established a positive and collaborative relationship with parents, involving them in the tutoring process through regular updates and resource sharing.
• Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.

• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Taught Science grades 6-8. Worked mostly with low SES students at risk for dropping out in a special team program called MSAP. Worked with that team to improve students' academic performance in an inclusive setting focused on positive learning behaviors.

• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

• Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
• Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
• Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.