Jane Phillips Email & Phone Number

Des Moines, IA, US

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Ankeny, Iowa

• Co-teaches six classes of 9th grade English supporting 31 students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Tailors lessons to meet diverse student needs and learning styles while incorporating necessary.
• Reviews IEP goals and accommodations ensuring students are scheduled into appropriate classes and teachers are aware of required supports.
• Meets annually with students, parents, and teachers to review student progress, establish individual goals, and discuss potential career paths based on interests and abilities.
• Collaborates with regular and special education teachers on lesson planning, modifications, student performance, and instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
• Aligns instruction with the Iowa Core grade-level standards for Language Arts.
• Collects and analyzes data to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement. Implements strategic plans to address concerns and support student success.

Carlisle, Iowa

• Spearheaded comprehensive school counseling program for 780 students in grades K-3 including whole group and small group instruction as well as individual counseling. Taught basic life and social skills in proactive.
• Partnered with Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines to introduce personal safety unit teaching children about boundaries, appropriate touch, assertiveness, safety, and awareness of surroundings; coordinated.
• Monitored student attendance to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions to decrease absences.
• Assisted with implementation of PBIS program and served as Behavior Resource Team Liaison; designed initial procedures and expectations for program. Facilitated interventions for students displaying problematic.
• Connected parents with community resources to better meet student and family needs.
• Engaged in Trauma-Informed Care and Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) training.

Carlisle, Iowa

• Taught reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and spelling for three 90-minute block periods. Developed engaging, interactive lesson plans aligned with Iowa Core standards. Differentiated.
• Communicated with parents to proactively address concerns and celebrate student successes; approached sensitive topics with care and compassion to develop solutions.
• Assessed student learning through formal and informal exams and observations; adjusted lesson plans to reinforce areas of need.
• Led Reading Intervention class to reduce skill deficits and strengthen reading fluency and accuracy.
• Supervised one student teacher leveraging skills gained from time as Student Teacher Supervisor at the University of Iowa. Provided coaching and mentoring to build skills, confidence, and independence.
• Gathered and analyzed information as PBIS 6th Grade Data Coach; identified at-risk students in need of additional support and implemented strategic interventions. Also served as PBIS Co-Coach for entire building.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education And Teaching

Certifications in K-8 Mild/Moderate Disabilities and K-8 Reading

Master Of Science - Ms, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services