Jan Phillips
Marshall
Summary
Retired Special Education Teacher having a successful career at Marshall Public Schools, skilled in IEP development and behavior intervention plans. Equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching special needs children. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations, fosters strong parent communication and motivates students, leading to improvements in classroom participation and academic success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Prairie View State School
945 N Miami Ave, Marshall, MO 65340
07.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, to ensure their success at home, community, leisure and work.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to promote student progress.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Special Education Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
1126 E Hwy WW Marshall, MO 65340
08.2001 - 05.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and accommodations.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to promote student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Special Education Teacher
Blackwater R-II School District
300 Dodderidge Ave, Blackwater, MO 65322
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to promote student progress.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Managed caseloads of students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining quality instruction.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Masters of Education - Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12-2002
Master of Science - Elementary Education, LD, POHI
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO01-1997
Skills
- IEP development
- Classroom organization
- Data collection
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior intervention plans
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Prairie View State School
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Blackwater R-II School District
08.1998 - 05.2001
Masters of Education - Education
Lindenwood University
Master of Science - Elementary Education, LD, POHI
Missouri Valley College
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