Chella Phillips
Adair,IL
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at SOWIC, skilled in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering strong parent communication. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, successfully enhancing student engagement and academic growth for diverse learners. Committed to collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement in educational practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
SOWIC
08.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Paraprofessional
SOWIC
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
Property Manager
MUSCA Properties
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
Executive Director
Paul Mitchell The School
05.2004 - 07.2014
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
Education
General Studies
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSpecial Education -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Trained in CPI
- IEP and BIP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
SOWIC
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
SOWIC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Property Manager
MUSCA Properties
07.2014 - 10.2017
Executive Director
Paul Mitchell The School
05.2004 - 07.2014
General Studies
Western Illinois University
Special Education -
Western Governors University
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