Angel Traaholt
Grand View,WI
Summary
Currently, I am working as a High School English teacher with three on-level courses (10th-12th) and two college-bound American and British Literature courses. My goal is to help prepare my students for their future, whether that be in the workforce or college. Additionally, I am one of the senior advisors, as well as a mentor for other teachers. I have also been involved in several committees, present and past, such as Scheduling, School Improvement, NHS, Scholarship, At-risk, Compensation, and TSS.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English II-IV High School Teacher
Drummond Area School District
08.2017 - Current
- Currently, I am working as a High School English teacher with three on-level courses (10th-12th) and two college-bound American and British Literature courses
- My goal is to help prepare my students for their future, whether that be in the workforce or college
- Additionally, I am one of the senior advisors, as well as a mentor for other teachers
- I have also been involved in several committees, present and past, such as Scheduling, School Improvement, NHS, Scholarship, At-risk, Compensation, and TSS
English I and II Teacher/Head Dance Team Coach
River Road High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- As a secondary English teacher, I am responsible for giving my students the best educational experience possible
- They are on the verge of moving onward and trying to figure out who they are and want to become
- I do not only teach our TEKs but incorporate college readiness and responsibility
- I am involved in many groups on our campus: Site-based (campus decisions), Ignite (helping other teachers with curriculum), attendance committee, and a group that decides whether a student needs extended help in their academics
- I am also involved in UIL, dance, and the flag team
Para Professional/ Writing Interventionist
River Road Middle School
07.2015 - 03.2016
- I achieved students' understanding of critical writing
- I worked on the daily five, along with editing and revision skills
- I taught students how to write creatively, not only for the STAAR but for enjoyment
- I was a part of the Site Base team
- We, as a group, would collaborate on campus decisions
- As a Para, I assisted with our special needs students, which included modifying and accommodating each student's curriculum to meet their needs
- I would differentiate other teachers' curricula for 504, sped, and ED
6th & 8th Grade History and 7th Grade English Teacher
Pampa Junior High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- With History, every day allows for an opportunity to bring the past to life!
- My job was to foster my student's imagination by differentiating and authenticating in my lessons
- I strived to motivate my students in a positive and structured learning environment
- Also, I promoted student success in academics and behavior beyond the school year and into their future
- In English, I achieved students' understanding of writing and literature, presenting dramas, informational, expository, and narrative writings, along with examples of real-life experiences
- I enhanced the rigor by engaging students with critical thinking writing strategies
- Students would often be asked to infer the author's purpose and use sensory language in their narrative writing
- Students would be asked to think about details and the author's deeper meaning
Education
Reading Teacher - K-12
Viterbo University
08.2024
Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2012
Skills
- Collaboration
- Data and Research
- Lesson planning
- Technology
- ACT preparation
- Hands-on learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Mentor
- Classroom management
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- K-12th Reading Teacher, State of Wisconsin, 07/01/24, Current, Lifetime License
- 7th-12th English, State of Wisconsin, 07/01/22, Current, Lifetime License
- 4th-8th Generalist, State of Texas, 10/01/12, Current, Teaching License
- 7th-12th English language art and Reading, State of Texas, 02/01/16, Current, Teaching License
Timeline
English II-IV High School Teacher
Drummond Area School District
08.2017 - Current
English I and II Teacher/Head Dance Team Coach
River Road High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Para Professional/ Writing Interventionist
River Road Middle School
07.2015 - 03.2016
6th & 8th Grade History and 7th Grade English Teacher
Pampa Junior High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary
West Texas A&M University
- K-12th Reading Teacher, State of Wisconsin, 07/01/24, Current, Lifetime License
- 7th-12th English, State of Wisconsin, 07/01/22, Current, Lifetime License
- 4th-8th Generalist, State of Texas, 10/01/12, Current, Teaching License
- 7th-12th English language art and Reading, State of Texas, 02/01/16, Current, Teaching License
Reading Teacher - K-12
Viterbo University
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