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Angela Allen

Livonia,MI

Summary

Award-winning Livonia Public Schools educator, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement, leveraged hands-on learning to empower learners across diverse science disciplines. Recognized as Teacher of the Year 2022, I excel in team collaboration and innovative curriculum development, significantly enhancing academic and literacy proficiency. I aspire to add an ESL endorsement to my teaching certificate to enable me to serve the English language learners within our community's school systems.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Frost Middle School Science Teacher

Livonia Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Franklin High School Science Teacher

Livonia Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2018
  • Teach in the MACAT Program - Middle School Alternative Classrooms for the Academically Talented
  • Teach PLTW Course - Project Lead the Way STEM Course - Medical Detectives
  • Previously taught Biophysics, Geophysics, Integrated Science, Chemistry, Biology, International Bachelorette Environmental Systems and Societies, and Anatomy courses using lab-based learning models to deepen subject mastery.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science coursework.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Advised after-school clubs; Interact Club (Rotary for youth) and Quiz Bowl Club
  • Coached Girls and Boys Track and Field, Cross Country and Varsity Swim Teams

Education

Master of Arts - Environmental Geography

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Science - Education - Comprehensive Science

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Instructional Development And RAISE Biology Course

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Teaching Online Essentials Course

UC San Diego Extension

Skills

    Livonia Public Schools - Teacher of the Year - 2022

    Contributing member of middle school district curriculum selection and assessment team

    Previous district coach for Project CRISS - Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies; empowering other teachers to support reflective teaching and learning, empowering learners to be engaged, metacognitive, and strategic empowering teachers with practical tools to facilitate high-level thinking

    Implement RAISE strategies - Reading Apprenticeship Improving Secondary Education; training teachers and students for college and career readiness, increasing advanced literacy proficiency in English classes and other core subjects

Timeline

Frost Middle School Science Teacher

Livonia Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Franklin High School Science Teacher

Livonia Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Environmental Geography

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Education - Comprehensive Science

Bowling Green State University

Instructional Development And RAISE Biology Course

Madonna University

Teaching Online Essentials Course

UC San Diego Extension

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