Tammy Lynn Phillips

4750 Hubert Martin Road

Cumming, GA 30028
tlpliving@bellsouth.net
(678) 327-3522

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Certified educator with strengths in literacy development and early learning acquisition. Develops and
implements data driven instruction to meet student learning objectives and ensure student academic
success using developmentally appropriate practices. Infuses instructional technology to engage
students. Differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs, styles, and interests of students. Creates
cooperative learning environment that stimulates an enthusiasm for learning. Extensive background
working with multicultural, ESOL learners, special needs students and their families.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Second Grade Long Term Supply Teacher, Sawnee Elementary, Cumming, GA
September 2016-May 2017
Charted formative data to plan efficient flexible guided reading groups and engaged students with
questioning, organizers, and usage of real world and relevant non-fiction texts directly aligned to
standards and supporting SS/Science integration
Activated HOTS during mini lessons and small group facilitation and designed high interest
differentiated learning tasks for small group, independent work, and stations
Facilitated rigorous math instruction using number talks, EnVision Math, GA frameworks,
integrated centers, and interactive games and websites
Analyzed student data from assessments and progress monitoring to determine effectiveness of
instructional methods and strategies and to adjust instruction
Provided comprehensible input, visual lessons, modified vocab instruction, and linked new
information to prior knowledge to make mainstream classroom inclusive for ELL students
Collaborated with grade level team, RTI leaders, and admin to effectively identify and implement
strategies and interventions for tier 2 and tier 3 students

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek, GA

May 2016-August 2016
Implemented STEM lessons that integrated literacy, encouraged creativity, and built problem
solving skills
Developed curriculum based on NAEYC standards and coordinated indoor/outdoor learning
centers
Transformed indoor classroom with creative decor, charts, and games that tied into weekly theme
Fostered parent involvement via communication including email, newsletters, and daily folders

K-5 Substitute Teacher, Brookwood Elementary, Cumming, GA

August 2015-May 2016

Maximized instructional time using classroom management strategies to shape positive,

productive learning environment and ensure smooth transitions
Employed checking for understanding strategies; retaught and provided extension activities
K-2 Tutor, Richmond County Schools, Augusta, GA
January 2013-May 2015

Achieved measurable successes in reading fluency, vocabulary development, and reading

comprehension with at risk and ELL/ESL learners using targeted remediation
Coached students with reading disabilities using snap words methodology

First Grade Teacher, New Prospect Elementary, Alpharetta, GA

June 2012-December 2013

Served as General education teacher in co-taught classroom

Utilized direct feedback, rubrics, and target statements to increase student self-motivation
Maintained and updated confidential individual student records
Communicated students strengths and areas of improvement to parents during weekly parent
contact, parent-teacher conferences, SST meetings, and IEP meetings
Initiated and co-sponsored school wide student market

Kindergarten Teacher, Wilson Creek Elementary, Johns Creek, GA

January 2011-May 2012

Incorporated Daily Five rotations into literacy block routine encouraging focused independent
learning required for sustained reading and writing
Developed students abilities to make text to self, text to text, and text to world connections
Delivered inquiry based science instruction

Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher, Church of the Hills, Johns Creek, GA

August 2008-December 2011

Engaged students in daily learning across seven pre-k learning domains within an environment
full of movement and music
Exposed student to daily read aloud and modeled think aloud followed by questions and
emergent literacy activities and centers allowing students to communicate, reason, and think
Taught early spatial concepts, positional words, sorting skills, patterns, and math vocabulary
Involved students in developmentally appropriate literacy, language experience, and writing
activities

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University
Georgia Educator Certificate in ECE (P-5) [FLD 808] and Reading Endorsement [FLD 833]