Cairo Phillips
Baltimore
Summary
Enterprising individual seeking employment with a progressive organization that challenges employees to adapt and succeed in all areas.
Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.
Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Owings Mills, MD
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student progress through innovative evaluation methods and provided constructive feedback.
- Coordinated activities to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in diverse classrooms.
- Mentored junior teachers, enhancing instructional techniques and classroom management skills.
Server / Dietary Aide
The Village At Augsburg
08.2022 - 08.2023
- As a server my responsibilities were to takes orders, answers questions about the menu and food, seat each resident.
- Servers are mainly responsible for providing exceptional service to our residents and guests.
- Stock service stations and maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
- Prep salads and desserts for each meal.
- Dietary Aide work consist of helping the back of the kitchen staff.
- Cutting vegetables and fruit for the cook
- Plating puree meals and desserts for each floor.
- Making cold salads for each floor each day.
- Baking desserts for each floor.
- Serving meals to residents on each floor. Maintaining temps for all cooked foods.
- Washing dishes and cleaning each kitchen daily.
- Learning the difference between resident texture types (mechanical, puree, and regular diets)
- During my time at Augsburg i was able to become apart of the Employee CoStar Program. To be apart of the program you have to apply and be accepted by the C.E.O and HR team. Once apart of the team you become a mentor to new hires assigned to you. As a costar your job is to be a positive role model and mentor to your “COStar”and help them transition into their new role at Augsburg. Before my last day I had 3 successful costars.
Lead Keyholder / Assistant Manager (fill in until a new one was hired)
Dollar General (Colonial Heights, VA)
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Cashier - Responsible for Returns and Exchanges
- Processed all Delivery orders (Trucks and Drop off Orders)
Cashier / Overnight Hang Tags (Saturdays)
ShopRite Supermarket (Parkville)
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Customer service
- Handle any form of payment (Coupons, Cash, Checks, W.I.C and Credit Cards)
- Scan items and ensure pricing is correct
- Politely greet customers with a smile and ask if they prefer paper or plastic
- Dispense correct change
- Responsible for all deposits at the end of shift. Also had to handle getting change for the store and dropping deposits at the bank.
- Handled all customer complaints and needs.
- Assisted with creating the schedule and training new hires.
Teaching Assistant (State Program Training)
Little Flowers Learning Center
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisting in supervising students between classes, during field trips, in class, and during lunch and recess.
- Supervising children, providing academic guidance, motivating students, grading assignments, and managing tasks.
- Keep the learning environment clean and orderly by picking up learning materials, wiping tables and chairs, etc. Attends staff meetings, school programs, and in-service trainings.
- Providing feedback to the teacher on the performance and progress of each student
- During this time I was able to obtain my 9hour childcare certificate as well as my 9hour Communication Certification. I also spent time as a One on One with some of our more challenged students. During that time I was able to use the skill provided to me to better engage the students in learning.
Student & Community liaison
M.M.H.W.V.C (Meet Me Halfway Village Center Non Profit)
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented programs to create positive relationships between community and students.
- Implemented strategies and provided advice for handling specific problems and requests that affected the overall functionality of the program.
- Assisted in various community outreach programs to students and non-students.
- Acted as a point of contact in resolving student/resident controversies by making referrals
- Assists with the development of long-range goals and objectives for the (M.M.H.W.V.C)
- Other duties assigned by the Program Director
Environmental Service Worker
North West Hospital (Youth-Works Summer Program)
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Clean, sanitizes/disinfects all areas, equipment and floors according to established procedures and standard guidelines as per established work routines.
- Ensures infection control, isolation techniques and universal precautions are followed.
- Cleaned walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, windows (interior and exterior), ledges, sills, curtains, drapes and vertical blinds.
- Maintained floors via dry/wet mop, and vacuum
- Vacuumed carpets and mats / spot clean and shampoo.
- Ensures mops, cleaning cloths, privacy curtains and drapes are cleaned.
- Collects and disposes of garbage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
06.2019
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Customer service
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
05.2024 - Current
Server / Dietary Aide
The Village At Augsburg
08.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Keyholder / Assistant Manager (fill in until a new one was hired)
Dollar General (Colonial Heights, VA)
08.2018 - 06.2019
Cashier / Overnight Hang Tags (Saturdays)
ShopRite Supermarket (Parkville)
01.2015 - 10.2015
Teaching Assistant (State Program Training)
Little Flowers Learning Center
01.2013 - 12.2013
Student & Community liaison
M.M.H.W.V.C (Meet Me Halfway Village Center Non Profit)
06.2011 - 07.2012
Environmental Service Worker
North West Hospital (Youth-Works Summer Program)
06.2010 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster