Angel Miranda
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching and leadership, including teaching English as a second language to students from different backgrounds and countries. I have knowledge of effective instructional strategies, educational goals, and learning principles. I can establish positive relationships with diverse individuals and am committed to students' success. I possess strength of character and am sincerely sensitive to all community segments. Additionally, I have strong leadership skills and am dedicated to the development of both teachers and students. I strive to help others find the best in themselves and achieve high expectations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Howard Middle School
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions, and outcomes using Skyward.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
Test Coordinator
Howard Middle School
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Preparing and administering proficiency examinations or standardized tests.
- Trained new personnel on best practices related to software testing methodologies and tools.
- Monitored system performance during different stages of the testing process.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress, risks, and solutions related to testing activities.
Dean of Students
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supporting the teaching staff to develop classroom’s management programs
- Identifying students with attendance issues or disciplinary problems
- Addressing those issues with parents to create a positive outcome.
ACE Night School Coordinator
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Evaluating and tracking program participation
- Coordinating usage of on-site and remote facilities for the programs.
Reading/ESOL Teacher
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Teaching English as a second language to students new to the country through reading skills
- Promoting reading and writing as tools to develop language acquisition
- Teaching the students foundational reading skills through explicit instruction in phonics, comprehension, and writing.
Spanish Teacher
Upward Bound Pre-Collegiate Program
Winter Park, FL
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Teaching Spanish to students of low-income areas and providing additional assistance in the school work from their high schools.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Josefina Leon Zayas High School
Jayuya, PR
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Teaching English as a second language through reading skills
- Promoting reading and writing as tools to develop language acquisition.
Education
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Orlando, FL05-2024
Bachelors in Education - Teacher of English as a Second Language
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish-English)
- Leadership
- Data evaluation
- Records administration
- Oral and Writing Communication
- Scheduling
- Data Collection
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations and communications
- Interact effectively in two languages (English and Spanish) with people of all ages on a one-on-one and group basis
- Build great relationships with the school families, staff and administrators in a short amount of time
- Detect problem areas and explain material in an interesting and clear manner
- Evaluate and draw inferences through careful listening and observing
- Organize and coordinate a multitude of assignments and responsibilities
- Perform amiably under stress conditions and maintain a sense of humor
Certification
- Professional Educator’s Certificate, English, State of Florida Department of Education
- ESOL Endorsement, State of Florida Department of Education
- Reading Endorsement, State of Florida Department of Education
References
References will be submitted upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Students
Howard Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Test Coordinator
Howard Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2023
Dean of Students
Cypress Creek High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
ACE Night School Coordinator
Cypress Creek High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Spanish Teacher
Upward Bound Pre-Collegiate Program
01.2011 - 01.2014
Reading/ESOL Teacher
Cypress Creek High School
01.2007 - 01.2019
English as a Second Language Teacher
Josefina Leon Zayas High School
01.2000 - 01.2007
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors in Education - Teacher of English as a Second Language
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus
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