Danielle Phillips

[3356 Brandenburg Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46239] Mobile: [812-244-9144] Twitter: [@dphillip4] E-mail: [dphillip4@warren.k12.in.us]

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Objective

To obtain an Instructional Specialist position in which I can assist in exploring the needs of individual students to make their learning more personalized and relevant as well as continue to grow 21st century skills in learners by supporting teachers in providing access to anytime, anywhere learning. Western Governors University - Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-6) 2010-2012 National Society of Collegiate Honors Mentor to prospective students 4.0 GPA

Education

University of Southern Indiana - Evansville, Indiana Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (K-6) 2007-2008 Vice-President of Society of Professional Journalists National Society of Collegiate Honors 4.0 GPA

Experience

eLearning Mentor, MSD Warren Township - Pleasant Run Indianapolis, IN July 2013 - present

Responsibilities: Coached colleagues to effectively implement technology in classrooms during staff meetings, grade level teams, and one-on-one Shared resources with staff via weekly newsletters and in online communities such as G+ and Twitter Strategically assisted teachers in setting continuous technology goals, fulfilling them, and celebrating their successes Collaborated with other eLearning mentors in the district Leadership: Participated in professional learning networks online to develop more personalized, relevant instructional practices Compiled and implemented various school-wide professional development (PD) Led district-wide PD on Closely Reading Through SubText Provided PD on Google 101, 201, and Teaching Above the Line Attended FETC, Google Summit, UnConference, and eLearning Admin Academy conferences to enrich best practices Scheduled presenter at EVSC eRevolution and Indiana UnConference

Fourth Grade Teacher, MSD Warren Township - Pleasant Run Indianapolis, IN July 2012 - present.

Responsibilities: Developed Indiana and Common Core standards-based lesson plans Worked collaboratively with grade-level team to create STEM and project derived instruction Created a safe and collaborative classroom environment Maintained open lines of communication with parents through various outlets Aligned classroom expectations based on PBIS Personalized student learning by disaggregating data and using a variety of instructional approaches and platforms Collaborated with Common Core Coach to increase rigor in lessons Received exemplary evaluations from building leader Implemented iPads and 1:1 Chromebooks within classroom using SAMR model Maintained positive and collaborative working relationships with staff Leadership: Grade-level representative on School Improvement Committee Coordinated community outreach with Indiana Repertory Theatre and The Thirst Project Taught after-school Homework Club for bottom 25% of students Attended HECC and iPossibilities conference to assist in iPad roll-out Implemented Connecting over Coffee initiative for staff to foster deeper relationships
Third Grade Student Teacher, Franklin Township - South Creek Indianapolis, IN October 2011 - December 2011

Responsibilities: Constructed a two-week standards based unit and project for the use of all third grade classrooms Created and applied a behavior management plan in accordance with PBIS that subsequently was adopted by host teacher Obtained exemplary marks from host teacher and clinical supervisor during student teaching Received professional development training in literacy strategies and behavioral plans Worked cooperatively with grade-level teams in weekly professional learning communities
Special Education Instructional Assistant - Franklin Township - South Creek Indianapolis, IN April 2009 - October 2011

Responsibilities: Assisted in observing and assessing student progress and behavior Prepared and created support materials and activities Aided in working towards Individualized Educational Plan goals Facilitated remediation in small group instructional settings Collaborated with teachers to coordinate RTI using programs such as My Sidewalks and My Reading Coach Co-taught in an inclusion model classroom alongside classroom teacher
References References available upon request.