Agenda Item
e. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Relative Disclosure
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. Kevin Phillips, Jr for EIP Teacher, nephew of the Director of the Early Learning Center. In accordance with Board of Education Policy GAGD, Section G: Mandatory Disclosure by the Superintendent. In the Superintendent’s monthly report to the Board, the Superintendent shall disclose the names of relatives of the current members of the Board of Education, of the current Superintendent, and of other current employees at the Director level or above, provided such relatives are to be recommended for employment in the District by the Superintendent or are being considered by the Superintendent for a promotion or a salary increase other than a State of Georgia raise, step increase, or across-the-board raise.
Details: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
Kevin A. Phillips II
OBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE
My primary objective is to
obtain a full-time position 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR----PRESENT
in the field of education to Substitute Teacher: DeKalb County Schools
empower the youth. My
Key responsibilities: provides face-to-face instruction with
goals include creating and
students and ensures appropriate learning continuity during
maintaining an
absence of lead teacher; fosters and maintains a safe and secure
educationally-rich, safe,
classroom environment that is conducive to learning
and secure environment
that fosters academic AUGUST 2020—APRIL 2021
achievement, via student- Student Teacher/First Step Intern: Fulton County Schools (Asa G.
centered learning and Hilliard ES)
differentiated instruction. Key responsibilities: collaborated with all stakeholders to support
student learning and engagement, demonstrated exemplary
classroom management, exhibited outstanding communication
REFERENCES (written and verbal), focused on student-centered learning,
Available upon request. devised plans and instructed learners based on differentiated
instruction, planned for and delivered data-driven lessons using
multi-modal instructional strategies to meet the needs of the
diverse student population
AUGUST 2019—APRIL 2020
Student Teacher, Grade Four: Fulton County Schools (Peyton
Forest ES)
Key responsibilities: demonstrated exemplary classroom
management, exhibited outstanding communication (written
and verbal), focused on student-centered learning, devised plans
and instructed learners based on differentiated instruction,
planned for and delivered data-driven lessons using multi-modal
instructional strategies to meet the needs of the diverse student
population
JUNE 2019—AUGUST 2019
Camp Counselor Henry County Parks and Recreation—Stockbridge,
Georgia
Key responsibilities: provided supervision and direction of
activities and programs for 30+ children daily; provided small
group instruction for daily activities and tasks; provided
supervision and direction of campers at on-site camp facilities;
provided supervision and direction of campers at off-site events
such as weekly field trips throughout the metropolitan Atlanta
area; communicated with parents, campers, and directors daily
to ensure positive relationships with all stakeholders
AUGUST 2018—DECEMBER 2018
Student Teacher, Preschool: Dean Rusk Learning Center—Atlanta,
GA
Key responsibilities: designed lesson plans for the
implementation of coordinated educational strategies and
student support networks; identified areas for improvement;
created plans for enhanced progress; taught students via whole
group and small group instruction; planned for and instructed
students via differentiated lessons based on data (formative and
summative assessments)
EDUCATION
Currently pursuing an Educational Leadership Certification--
University of West Georgia—will earn Educational Leadership
Certification in July 2024
Master’s Degree in Education (Sports Management) --Tennessee
Technological University, degree earned December 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education--Morehouse
College, degree earned May 2021
SKILLS
Collaborates with all stakeholders to support student learning
and engagement, demonstrates exemplary classroom
management, exhibits outstanding communication (written and
verbal), focuses on student-centered learning, devises plans and
instructs learners based on differentiated instruction, plans for
and delivers data-driven lessons using multi-modal instructional
strategies to meet the needs of the diverse student population;
plans and delivers formative and summative assessments to align
to curriculum; assesses and documents achievement progress
and performance regularly; conducts formal and informal
assessments; communicates with parents regularly;
disaggregates and analyzes school data to assist in devising
school-wide plans
CERTIFICATION
AREAS
(GEORGIA
PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
COMMISSION)
Elementary Education (P-5)
Health & Physical Education (P-12)