Pamela Phillips
Lavallette,NJ
Summary
Professional educator ready to make significant impact in elementary school setting. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and enhancing student outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Toms River Regional Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Provided targeted instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Served as a member of the school's intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
Elementary School Teacher
Toms River Regional Schools
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Served as a member of the school's intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
Learning Support Teacher
Universal American School
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Served as a member of the school's intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
Learning Support Teacher
The International School of Beijing
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Learning Support Teacher Grades 3-5
Beijing City International School
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Basic Skills Teacher
Point Pleasant Borough Schools
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Broward County School District
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Brick Township Board Of Education
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Special Education Teacher 6-8
Wall Township Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ07-2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ06-2016
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01-2004
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- English language instruction
- Effective classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Toms River Regional Schools
09.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Toms River Regional Schools
07.2020 - 09.2024
Learning Support Teacher
Universal American School
06.2019 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
07.2018 - 06.2019
Learning Support Teacher
The International School of Beijing
08.2012 - 06.2018
Learning Support Teacher Grades 3-5
Beijing City International School
07.2009 - 06.2012
Basic Skills Teacher
Point Pleasant Borough Schools
12.2008 - 06.2009
Elementary School Teacher
Broward County School District
07.2006 - 12.2008
Special Education Teacher 9-12
Brick Township Board Of Education
09.2005 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher 6-8
Wall Township Board of Education
09.2004 - 06.2005
Post-Graduate Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Georgian Court University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Monmouth University
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
Monmouth University
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