Melvin B. Phillips
140 Howard Drive Apt. T Phone: (201) 496-9205
Bergenfield, NJ 07621 E-mail: [email protected]
Education and Certification
May 2013. Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education K-12, Montclair State University
June 2013. Certification of Eligibility with Advance Standing, Health and Physical Education
June 2012. Passed Praxis Exam, Health & Physical Education
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching: Fort Lee High School (March 2013 – Present) Fort Lee, NJ
· Created and implemented two week unit on nutrition for 11th grade honors students
· Collaborated with teachers in the Physical education department to teach lesson in project adventure, yoga, and weight training
· Lead teacher in classes of up to 90 students with responsibilities of managing, organizing, and stimulated interest of all students
· Participated in district wide professional development work shops that worked for the improvement of student’s education
Student Teaching: Fort Lee School No. 2 (January- March 2013) Fort Lee, NJ
· Designed and taught cross-curricular lessons in areas of reading and writing in accordance with New Jersey State teaching standards
· Lead teacher in classes of 20- 62 students with responsibility for teaching, testing, grading, conduct, and parent communications
· Contribution of time to activities both outside and inside the school to support the social and emotional growth of students
· Maintained a safe and comfortable eating environment by being attentive, and assertive in the supervision of the cafeteria
Related Work experience
Substitute Teacher: Bergenfield School District (April 2012 – Present) Bergenfield, NJ
· Assume full responsibility for general and special education classrooms, providing enrichment of the learning process
· Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives
Assistant Soccer Coach: Teaneck Stingrays Soccer Club (May 2011- August 2012) Teaneck, NJ
· Organized weekly training sessions, teaching skills and techniques in a progressive sequence
· Evaluated and kept records of athlete, team, and opposing teams’ performance
After school Counselor and Tutor: St. Philip’s Academy (October-December 2011) Newark, NJ
· Conducted group tutoring session in Mathematics for middle school students
· Helped students develop study skills and organization techniques to help improve their academic performance
Peer Mentor: Montclair State University EOF Program (July - August 2011) Montclair, NJ
· Assisted in students’ social, personal, and academic acclimation to Montclair State University
· Used conflict resolution skills to assist with issues associated with students, parents, and staff members
Professional development and Certification
First aid and CPR/ AED (Certification) Panzer Student Organization (Professional organization) Bullying 101 for Educators (005) (Certification) NJAHPERD (Professional organization) New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (Certification) New Jersey Youth Soccer F License
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Youth Level II Diploma