Alex Angell
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Dedicated History Teacher offering 21-year background educating high school students in a culturally diverse learning environment. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability. Highly qualified History teacher with over 20 years teaching World History, American History, Government and Economics to high school students in urban educational settings. Special talent engaging at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
American & World History Teacher
Berkeley Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, tailored instruction, and regular progress monitoring to ensure academic growth.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding by incorporating global perspectives when discussing historical events and their impact on societies.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Participated actively in professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement of teaching practices to enhance overall educational experiences for students in World History courses.
- Achieved positive student outcomes by providing clear expectations, thorough feedback, and consistent support throughout the school year.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives for curriculum development, assessment design, and professional development opportunities for colleagues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Improved student research skills through engaging assignments requiring primary source analysis and historical context evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Univ. of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.1981
No Degree - History
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria06.1980
Skills
- Secondary Source Analysis
- Grading
- Google Classroom
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Classroom Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Global Perspectives
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Common Core Standards
- Course Development
- Historical Analysis
- Collaborative learning
- Historical Research
- Expertise in World History
- Student assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Continuous professional development
- College preparation
- Curriculum Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Research
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
American & World History Teacher
Berkeley Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Univ. of California Santa Cruz
No Degree - History
University of Vienna