phillip philon

director of instruction, lower school

About

I am a passionate educator, instructional leader, and licensed professional that believes "all students can learn." Despite my beliefs, all students do not have the same opportunities afforded to them based on their zip code. In light of this injustice, I want to help redefine what’s possible for low-income students on a wide scale because this is not just a social equity issue but a personal one for me, and I relish the opportunity to have an increased capacity to impact change in the work that matters most to me—educational equity.

Country

united states

City

atlanta

Industry

education management

Skill

leadership, curriculum development, educational leadership, research, driving results, relationship building, leadership development, classroom management, microsoft office, curriculum assessment, vision development, professional development programs, classroom instruction, data analysis, microsoft excel, microsoft word, customer service, human physiology, molecular and cellular biology, phlebotomy, medical terminology, chemistry

Experience

science department chair and instructional coach

kipp metro atlanta schools

2014-12 - 2016-6 · 1 yr 7 mos

corps member advisor

teach for america

2015-6 - 2015-7 · 2 mos

100% of my corps member strongly agreed that “one-on-one coaching and staff observations of my classroom and of my teaching helpful in my development as a teacher” on National Institute Survey Worked directly with a group of 11 math teachers and lead group learning experiences aligned to teacher needs while building team culture. Observed teachers’ classrooms and provided feedback aligned with the Teaching As Leadership framework through coaching conversations

founding biology teacher

kipp metro atlanta schools

2013-6 - 2014-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led 110 Biology students to second highest performance in the Atlanta Public School (APS) District in first year of teaching subject in Spring of 2014 (End-of-Course-Test Passing Rate – 91%; End-of-Course-Test Exceeds Rate – 50%) Developed and implemented rigorous curriculum and assessment benchmarks aligned to Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and Advanced Placement (AP) standards

life science teacher

cedar grove middle school

2012-6 - 2013-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Led 84 students to State Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) passing rate of 85% and "exceeds rate" of 50%, a 42% increase from previous year, in the academic year of 2012-2013 Led 84 7th Grade Life Science students to receive CGMS Highest Overall Science CRCT scores * Highest Overall 7th Grade Life Science CRCT scores * Highest increase in Exceeds for 7th Grade Science CRCT scores * Highest Increase in Proficiency for 7th Grade Science CRCT scores in the academic year of 2012-2013

tfa life science teacher

columbia middle school

2011-1 - 2012-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Columbia Middle School: “Rookie-Teacher-of-the-Year” Teaching Excellence Award Led 108 7th Grade Life Science FAY students to CRCT passing rate of 80% in first year of teaching

director of instruction, lower school

kipp metro atlanta schools

2016-6 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) schools across the nation. KIPP is a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are 183 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 70,000 students. In Metro Atlanta, there are currently eight KIPP schools--including three elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high school--as well as the KIPP Through College Program, which supports students on their journeys "to and through" college. KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools plans to serve more students each year as it grows into a full K-12 network.