Angela Cantrell
Amory,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Support Team Chairperson
Hatley Elementary School
Hatley Attendance Center
08.2012 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey. This included approximately 150 students.
- Worked with teachers to develop classroom management plans that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with peers to design differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in meetings to address and resolve students' attendance issues.
Gifted Education Teacher
Monroe County School District
Hatley Attendance Center
08.2000 - 05.2025
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 30 students.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in gifted students.
- Coordinated educational field trips aligned with course content, enhancing student understanding through real-world experiences.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, offering suggestions for home support when necessary.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on gifted education, staying current on research-based best practices in the field.
- Contributed to the development of district-wide policies pertaining to gifted education, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for teaching gifted students, contributing to their professional growth and success.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 30 students both in person and on line.
General Education Teacher
Monroe County School District
7th/8th ELA, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
08.1993 - 05.2000
- Provided traditional, classroom teaching and learning opportunities for over 25 students at a time.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
- Provided traditional, classroom teaching and learning opportunities for over 25 students at a time.
Education
Master of Science - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-1993
Gifted Education Endorsement - Gifted Education
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS07-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-8)
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student rapport
- Empathy and patience
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Teacher Support Team Chairperson
Hatley Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2025
Gifted Education Teacher
Monroe County School District
08.2000 - 05.2025
General Education Teacher
Monroe County School District
08.1993 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
Gifted Education Endorsement - Gifted Education
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-8)
Mississippi State University