Zachariah Phillips
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher skilled in group instruction and parent communication. Experienced in creating positive learning environments and implementing literacy programs, committed to driving student success and fostering collaboration. Traveled to Korea seven times in the past five years, and have been diligently studying the language. Have had plans on moving to Korea and teaching for many years and have taken the steps needed to reach that vision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Online ESL Teacher
nilenglish.com
Seoul
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse ESL learners.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted lessons accordingly.
- Utilized various online tools to create a virtual classroom environment.
- Gained experience in teaching Korean students
Middle School English Teacher
Choctaw Middle School
Choctaw, Oklahoma
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse middle school English classes.
- Implemented literacy programs to enhance reading skills.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to strengthen communication.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment promoting respect and inclusion.
- Certified teacher in the State of Oklahoma.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and foster student engagement.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Gained experience teaching many different age levels.
Rotarian
Rotary Club Of Jackson-Williamson County
Carbondale, IL
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Rotary members look for opportunities to improve our communities, and invest in it's future
- Logged over 100 hours of volunteer work with local charitable organizations.
- Volunteer work includes personal time given to local organizations such as The Lighthouse Shelter, Herrin House of Hope, Women's Center of Carbondale, Good Samaritan House of Carbondale, and Humane Society of Southern Illinois.
- Participated in the planning of fundraising events for organizations including The Humane Society, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, And Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2011
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
International Open Academy
11.2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Curriculum design
- Parent communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- Previous experience teaching Korean students
- Korean language (intermediate level)
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
nilenglish.com
05.2024 - 09.2025
Middle School English Teacher
Choctaw Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
Rotarian
Rotary Club Of Jackson-Williamson County
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Arts - General Studies
John A Logan College
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
International Open Academy