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Ashley Phillips

Castle Hayne,NC

Summary

I am a dedicated Special Education Teacher with 27 years of teaching experience in a self-contained classroom. My area of certification is in severely/profound disabled K-12 and Mentally Disabled k-12. I have taught in middle schools and a high school. I absolutely love teaching and hopefully look forward to a new job in the Wilmington area soon!

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

EC Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2025
  • Adapted instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, differentiating materials and teaching methods accordingly.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, inspiring continuous improvement in their performance and understanding.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Delivered information to parents about child by discussion at arrival and departure time, written communications and telephone calls.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.

EC Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2018

Please look at the above job duties as they are the same!

  • Adapted instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, differentiating materials and teaching methods accordingly.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations.
  • Developed curriculum for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to a high-quality education.

EC Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.1992 - 12.2002
  • Adapted instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, differentiating materials and teaching methods accordingly.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents through open communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and in the classroom.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations.
  • Developed curriculum for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to a high-quality education.

Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Camps
06.1991 - 06.1992
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Elon University
Elon, NC
05-1991

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Adaptive learning
  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory integration

Timeline

EC Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2025

EC Teacher

Gaston County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2018

EC Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.1992 - 12.2002

Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Camps
06.1991 - 06.1992

Master of Arts - Special Education

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Elon University
Ashley Phillips