Susan Phillips
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Kansas City Public Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and promoting a growth mindset. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I have successfully enhanced reading comprehension and built strong relationships with parents, resulting in improved student outcomes and a supportive learning environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Kansas City Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Promoted literacy skills through whole group novel studies, small group instruction and guided reading sessions, and writing workshops.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for effective instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
1st Grade Teacher
Kansas City Public Schools
08.1996 - 08.2018
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- 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.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Kansas University
Lawrence05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan05-1995
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Growth mindset
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Kansas City Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Kansas City Public Schools
08.1996 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Education
Kansas University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
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