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Monica Phillips

Lancaster,OH

Summary

Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums covering career based topics. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong employment and social skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Exploration Teacher

Rushville Middle School
08.2019 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Grade 6 Math Teacher

Rushville Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Math & Reading Tutor

Rushville Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2014
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.

Education

Masters in Education - Teacher Leadership

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Old Fort High School
Old Fort, OH
06.1997

Skills

  • Provide career education instruction to students in a variety of assigned subject areas to facilitate career exploration in preparation for high school CTE pathway participation
  • Prepare instructional materials and develop lesson plans
  • Develop instructional aids such as demonstrations, sketches, charts and models as appropriate to promote retention
  • Create and facilitate career exploration activities such as presentations, guest speakers, field trips, leadership training, and career assessments appropriate for middle school learners
  • Collaborate with other personnel in assessing and meeting identified student needs
  • Prepare and maintain all records and reports related to attendance, grades, progress, incidents and assigned activities
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local employers and community partners to develop career exploration opportunities for middle school students
  • Assist students in development of employability skills in accordance with course outlines

Certification

  • 5-Year Professional Teaching License: Grades 4-9 ELA / Social Studies ; Grades 4-6 Math / Science
  • PUPIL Activity Permit (Coaching)
  • CTE Validation Certificate


Additional Information

  • Leo Club Advisor: August 2022 to present
  • Club Volleyball Coach: August 2022 to present
  • HQSD Committee Member: May 2022 to present
  • Building Level Team Leader: August 2015- May 2018



Timeline

Career Exploration Teacher

Rushville Middle School
08.2019 - Current

Grade 6 Math Teacher

Rushville Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2019

Math & Reading Tutor

Rushville Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2014

Masters in Education - Teacher Leadership

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Ohio University

High School Diploma -

Old Fort High School
  • 5-Year Professional Teaching License: Grades 4-9 ELA / Social Studies ; Grades 4-6 Math / Science
  • PUPIL Activity Permit (Coaching)
  • CTE Validation Certificate


Monica Phillips