Special Education Project Coordinator

Lisa M. Phillips

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** adg0kl@r.postjobfree.com

I am a creative, flexible and collaborative problem solver. I thrive in a team-oriented environment where I can demonstrate a high degree of initiative, and provide leadership when appropriate. I am a highly skilled communicator with practical experience in urban planning, public health and education. I can use my expert written communications skills as a tool to advance projects or initiatives. I love the outdoors, bicycling, hiking and gardening. Experience

Garden Expert, Sales

Christy Webber Farm & Garden, Chicago (summer 2020) Provided professional, friendly and achievable garden and landscape advice to both retail and contractor clientele, on all aspects of plant, shrub and tree selection, siting and care. Educator

Chicago Public schools: Special Education Classroom Assistant (2019-20); Substitute Teacher,

(2017-2019)

Effective substitute teacher and Special Education assistant in K-8 neighborhood, Options and Diverse Learner classrooms as assigned. Maintained a flexible approach to engaging positively with new children and new content daily.

Administrator Project coordinator

Project Coordinator, American Medical Association (2004-06) Solicited physician feedback and maintained inventory of Training of Trainer programs on AMA’s Physicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers;

· Created quarterly progress reports for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;

· Advised on project evaluation phase including survey instrument development and data analysis;

· Managed the project's public relations including e-mail listserv and Older Driver Safety website

· Fulfilled requests for program materials and technical assistance

· Researched and reported on special topics to inform AMA House of Delegates' policy positions, publications, and inquiries

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Urban Planner

Multi-modal Transportation planner and policy researcher Strategic Planning Intern, Chicago Transit Authority

· Conducted transit data collection and research assessment as part of Resource Planning team

· Created timely resource and strategy reports for varied projects such as fare pricing, bus rapid transit, and circumferential rail

· Facilitated community workshops

Education

MA, Urban Planning & Policy, University of Illinois-Chicago BA, Communication, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana Minors: English Writing, French

Technical Skills & Certifications

Master Gardener, University of Illinois Extension, 2009 Tree species identification

Microsoft Office Suite, GIS

Written communication; Critical thinking; Facilitation; Coordination L Phillips, Page 2

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