PHILICIA ROLLINS
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Special educator with extensive experience in Baltimore City Public Schools, specializing in IEP compliance monitoring and instructional coaching. Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes through data-driven strategies and collaborative practices. Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments and providing professional development to enhance educator effectiveness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher / IEP Case Manager
Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS)
Baltimore, USA
09.2012 - Current
- Support schoolwide special education effectiveness by strengthening IEP implementation routines, progress monitoring systems, and documentation practices.
- Coach teachers on SDI, accommodations/modifications, and inclusive practices; provide practical supports that increase fidelity and student access.
- Analyze student and implementation data to identify barriers, recommend instructional adjustments, and support team problem solving.
- Collaborate with administrators, general educators, and related service providers to align interventions and strengthen service delivery.
- Develop educational reports and resources that translate data into clear next steps for instruction and IEP goal progress.
SEIL - Special Education Instruction Leadership Cohort Participant
BCPSS
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Strengthened special education instructional systems, compliance practices, progress monitoring, and collaborative team structures to enhance educational outcomes.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision and speed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Teacher Mentor (Special Education)
Pimlico Elementary/Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Coached special educators through modeling, co-planning, observation feedback, and job-embedded support to enhance IEP quality and ensure implementation fidelity.
- Strengthened teacher practice in progress monitoring, documentation systems, accommodations/modifications, and data-driven instructional adjustments to improve student outcomes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Professional Development Facilitator
SERP Institute
08.2014 - 08.2014
Administrative Internship, Maryland Administrator I
Winand ES
09.2009 - 06.2012
Focus/History Teacher
Seton-Keough HS
01.2002 - 01.2009
Special Education Teacher
BCPSS
01.1997 - 01.2002
Special Education Teacher
BCoPS
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education Focus At Risk Students
Goucher College
Towson, MD01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics Study of Marriage And Family
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01-1996
Skills
- Special education support
- IEP compliance monitoring
- Co-teaching supports
- Differentiation
- Assessment literacy
- Progress Monitoring Systems
- Data Reviews
- Continuous Improvement
- Inclusive practices
- Instructional Coaching
- Professional development facilitation
- Adult Learning
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Stakeholder communication
- Educational reporting support
- Systems organization
Certification
- Advanced Professional Certification - Generic Special Education (6-Adult)
- Special Education Certification - Grades 1-8
- School Improvement Leadership: Leadership & Supervision, 12/01/12
- Admin I - Leadership & Supervision, Goucher College, 06/01/11
References
Available upon request.
Community Leadership Service
- Board Member, The Joy of Living Center of Baltimore (Nonprofit)
- Volunteer, The Joy of Living Center of Baltimore (Nonprofit)
- Volunteer, Dyslexia Tutoring of Baltimore
Selected Leadership Highlights
- Support program quality: strengthen IEP quality, progress monitoring routines, and implementation fidelity across classrooms and teams.
- Provide coaching and technical assistance to educators on SDI, accommodations/modifications, and inclusive instructional practices.
- Use student and implementation data to identify barriers, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement cycles.
- Promote effective collaboration among teachers, related services, and families to improve consistency of supports and service delivery.
- Model professional communication, problem solving, and compliance-minded documentation aligned to district expectations.
Timeline
SEIL - Special Education Instruction Leadership Cohort Participant
BCPSS
09.2025 - 06.2026
Teacher Mentor (Special Education)
Pimlico Elementary/Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Professional Development Facilitator
SERP Institute
08.2014 - 08.2014
Special Education Teacher / IEP Case Manager
Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS)
09.2012 - Current
Administrative Internship, Maryland Administrator I
Winand ES
09.2009 - 06.2012
Focus/History Teacher
Seton-Keough HS
01.2002 - 01.2009
Special Education Teacher
BCoPS
01.1999 - 01.2000
Special Education Teacher
BCPSS
01.1997 - 01.2002
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education Focus At Risk Students
Goucher College
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics Study of Marriage And Family
Morgan State University