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Phyllis Lewis

Phyllis Lewis

Principal
North Brunswick Township,NJ

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at the Education Service Commission of New Jersey, successfully implementing strategic improvements that enhanced academic performance. Skilled in curriculum development and relationship building, I foster collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring student achievement and a positive learning environment. Committed to mentoring and community engagement.

Experienced with educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance academic programs and foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of best practices in student engagement and school administration to drive continuous improvement.

Overview

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23

Special Education Experience

5
5

Licenses

Work History

Principal- Middlesex Juvenile Detention Center

Education Service Commission of New Jersey
01.2018 - Current

Led the successful turnaround of a school under a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), implementing strategic improvements that addressed compliance issues and enhanced academic performance


  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among all Teaching staff, officers, and facilities
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.

Lead Teacher Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed two teachers and mental health assistants during educational sessions.
  • Created curriculum and led instructional planning and supervision.
  • Delivered school-based special education training to psychology fellows and mental health staff.
  • Led school outreach initiatives to support smooth hospital-to-school transitions.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

LDT-C

Department of Corrections
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments and informal observation, adjusting teaching methods as needed.
  • Developed and implemented effective behavior management plans for students with learning disabilities, promoting positive behavioral change.
  • Enhanced student understanding of learning disabilities by designing and implementing individualized education programs.
  • Advocated for students'' rights under IDEA legislation by attending IEP meetings and collaborating closely with school administrators.

Teacher Of the Handicapped

Educational Service Commission of New Jersey
09.2002 - 04.2014
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Education

Post Masters - LDTC - Special Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
08-2012

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08-2009

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teacher of The Handicapped

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-2006

Master of Science - Graphic Communications Technology Management

Kean University
Union, NJ
08-2002

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Community engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Collaborative learning
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Classroom management
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Goal planning
  • School event coordination
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Student achievement

Accomplishments

  • BreakFree Education Scholarship
  • Delivered a presentation at the U.S. Department of Education's ACFFP Conference in Washington, D.C., by invitation.
  • Appointed as the Title I, Part D representative to the New Jersey Department of Education’s Advisory Committee for Federally Funded Programs (ACFFP).
  • Presenter, New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association (2022) – “Lessons That Work: Course Planning with Edmentum.”

Affiliations

  • NJPSA
  • N.J. Juvenile Detention Association

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher of Skilled Trades: Commercial Arts
  • Licensed Teacher of the Handicapped
  • Licensed Learning Disabilities teacher - Consultant
  • Supervisor Certification
  • Principal License

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Principal- Middlesex Juvenile Detention Center

Education Service Commission of New Jersey
01.2018 - Current

Lead Teacher Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
04.2016 - 01.2018

LDT-C

Department of Corrections
02.2014 - 04.2016

Teacher Of the Handicapped

Educational Service Commission of New Jersey
09.2002 - 04.2014

Post Masters - LDTC - Special Education

Kean University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teacher of The Handicapped

Kean University

Master of Science - Graphic Communications Technology Management

Kean University