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Shermiqua Phillips

Oklahoma City

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at OKCPS, enhancing student literacy through innovative instructional strategies and fostering cultural sensitivity. Skilled in behavior management and effective listening, I create engaging learning environments that motivate diverse learners and promote academic success. Committed to collaboration with faculty and parents to drive student achievement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

OKCPS
07.2024 - Current
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.

Hairstylist

Great Clips
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
  • Trained new cosmetologists on makeup and skincare products and techniques.

Education

Cert-Teaching & Learnng PreK-6 - Cert Teaching/Learning PreK-6

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
08-2017

Skills

  • Student motivation
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Alternative dispute resolution training
  • Classroom instruction
  • Effective listening
  • Literacy development
  • Learning strategies
  • Community involvement
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Instructional best practices
  • Behavior management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Student rapport
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Serving diverse communities

Timeline

Teacher

OKCPS
07.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2023 - 05.2024

Hairstylist

Great Clips
08.2018 - 06.2022

Cert-Teaching & Learnng PreK-6 - Cert Teaching/Learning PreK-6

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Central Oklahoma

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