Angela Bihn
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dependable and creative teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Compassionate, creative, and effective educator with 13 years of valuable experience implementing an engaging curriculum. Skilled in leading students through challenging and complex information. Determined to develop a positive and supportive classroom experience. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Agua Fria Union High School District
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Led weekly PLC meetings to collaborate on impacting student growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Teacher
Liberty Elementary School District
07.2006 - 05.2016
- Created, implemented, and revised daily lesson plans and International Baccalaureate units using various instructional techniques for English Language Arts and Social Studies.
- Built positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.
- Effectively collaborated with junior high team to create a safe and effective learning environment where students could thrive.
- Supported students with special needs through modifications and accommodations, participated in IEP and 504 meetings, collaborated with resource teacher, and fostered development of skills for success.
- Attended professional development and maintained all professional requirements.
- Coached and co-coached volleyball, basketball, and cross-country.
- Co-advised NJHS and Student Council.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Arizona State University-West
Phoenix, AZ05.2006
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Classroom management
- Teacher Leadership and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Testing and Grading
- RTI Familiarity
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Middle School Education
- High School Education
- Parent and Student Communication
Certification
- State of Ohio 5 Year Professional Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License; Effective 07/01/2020-06/30/2025
- State of Arizona Standard Professional Secondary, 6-12 Certificate, History and English; 04/12/2021-06/30/2033
Leadership Roles
- PLC Lead for English III Team 2021-Current
- Professional Development Committee Leader
- ACT Prep Instructor 2022-2023
- Calendar Committee Member 2023-2024
Timeline
English Teacher
Agua Fria Union High School District
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
Liberty Elementary School District
07.2006 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Arizona State University-West
- State of Ohio 5 Year Professional Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License; Effective 07/01/2020-06/30/2025
- State of Arizona Standard Professional Secondary, 6-12 Certificate, History and English; 04/12/2021-06/30/2033
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