Dr. Phillip H. Clay, Jr. * phillip.clay@kysu.edu

Special Education Teacher- Tates Creek Middle, Bryan Station High, Winburn Middle, Southern Elementary, MLK Academy, and Crawford Middle, 1999 - 2017

Manage the daily instruction, classroom management, data retrieval, data analysis, differentiate instruction, plan task/assessments, implement accommodations, build positive relationships, change negative student behaviors, communicate with parents and outside agencies, collaborate with fellow staff members, peer review staff members, research effective learning and behavioral strategies, social development, Safe Crisis Management, IEP development and a role model for students to gauge their success for future aspirations educationally, professionally and personally

Delivered Results: Placed a high percentage of EBD students back into the regular education setting based on data and student increase in academic and behavioral performance

• Reduced student referrals and detentions each year in the EBD setting
• Increased student reading and math performance on MAP testing each school year
• Increased student overall academic performance (GPA) and participation on task/projects
• Parent involvement increased and became a critical vice in changing student behaviors/academic performance

Notable Achievements:

• Teacher evaluations remained consistently high over my 16 years of teaching in various special education settings
• Teacher of the month at Bryan Station High School (March 2006)
• Remaining a positive force with past students and parents and changing the mindsets of troubled students
• Created a youth program that enhances male students; socially, educationally, professionally and prepares them for higher education opportunities (YMR-Young Men Rising)-current

Head and Assistant Principal (Substitute and Student Practice)- Tates Creek Middle School, 2010-2016

Appointment head administrator of Tates Creek Middle School. Led staff of 75 personnel and 950 students. Communicated effectively with the community on school-wide developments, procedures, and policies, and facilitated student discipline with parents, staff and students, managed student transitions ensured students and staff safety were a top priority at all times. Oversaw instruction in all classrooms and student engagement, managed after school functions (games, concerts and meetings), ensured staff followed all ISSLC and IB standards and assisted in the hiring process of staff.

Delivered Results:

• Staff and student safety was secure
• Student discipline improved resulting in less teacher referrals
• Community relations and school culture remained consistent (Positivity as the focus), staff moral was high
• Student engagement was consistent and hallways were clear of students skipping class

Notable Achievements:

• Student transitions went smoothly throughout the day and tardy numbers were significantly below the average
• Interacting with all classrooms twice a day, checking for learning, safety and building positive relationships
• Assisted in developing a school-wide reward policy; immediately impacted student performance academically and behaviorally
• Students with emotional and social disabilities displayed less negative behaviors than the norm

Math Instructor/Tutor/Supervisor of tutors- Kentucky State University, 2005-2009