Todd Phillips
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator and writer with extensive experience at Bexley City Schools, recognized for enhancing student engagement and fostering critical thinking through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated excellence in concise writing and reporting, leading to significant contributions and impactful storytelling at The Muncie Star Press. Proficient in coaching and mentoring, with a strong ability to drive performance improvement across diverse learning environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher and Basketball Coach
Bexley City Schools
Bexley , OH
08.2015 - Current
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Coordinated and executed strategic game plans to secure wins in competitive environments.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
Staff Writer
The Muncie Star Press
Muncie, IN
06.1997 - 07.1999
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
- Established relationships with public relations representatives at local teams or leagues.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Attended sporting events to provide on-site reporting.
- Developed story ideas to meet publication deadlines.
Staff Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH
01.1994 - 07.1996
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Interviewed athletes and coaches to gain insight into sports news stories.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana07-1997
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Group leadership
- Concise writing
- Program leadership
- Performance improvement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Program development
Timeline
English Teacher and Basketball Coach
Bexley City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Staff Writer
The Muncie Star Press
06.1997 - 07.1999
Staff Writer
The Columbus Dispatch
01.1994 - 07.1996
Master of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Ball State University
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