Ma Charisma Phillips

I work to educate students in academic subject areas. I help students learn life skills such as teamwork, following rules, and responsibility. I also work to help each student succeed through individualized support. I like watching them grow with new learnings every day.

Special Education Para Educator - Monroe School District - Park Place Middle School, Monroe, WA

(2025-09)

Special Education Para Educator - Monroe School District - Salem Woods Elementary, Monroe, WA

(2021-05 - 2025-06)

YMCA School-Age Childcare - YMCA

(2021-04 - 2023-01)

Helped children with their schoolwork

• Summer Camp for 3 years

Preschool Lead Teacher - The Goddard School - Monroe, WA

(2020-08 - 2021-04)

I was responsible for the development of my preschool children; duties on developing lesson plans, supervising academic and emotional development, maintaining open communication with parents, coordinating preschool teachers, and helping with children's transitions to Pre-K.

Early Preschool Teacher - Evergreen Academy Preschool - Kirkland, WA

(2016-05 - 2020-08)

I provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. I teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. I also teach them the basic needs in life which is to feed themselves and potty training.

Mixed Age Montessori Teacher - Northern Lights Montessori - Redmond, WA

(2015-08 - 2016-05)

I created a structured learning environment that accommodates students of varying ages and abilities in the same classroom setting.

Assistant Toddler Teacher - Bright Horizons at Kirkland - Kirkland, WA

(2014-06 - 2015-08)

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision and management of a class of toddlers (12 months old -24 months age) in accord with the goals and curriculum plan of Bright Horizons. The principal duties of a Toddler Teacher include conduct focused observations of children, develop action plans, carry out activities daily and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities, ensure the safety and well-being of the children, maintain regular communication with parents, and contribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center.

Bachelor - Elementary Education major in Special Education - University of San Carlos (2013-05)