Angela Chandler
Grove City,OH
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
South-Western City Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, addressing specific literacy needs and goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
Literacy Coach
South-Western City Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Analyzed student assessment data, providing insights for tailored instruction and support.
- Trained educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices, ensuring continued growth as an educator.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
South-Western City Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in a strong home-school connection for each child.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing clear expectations and consequences, fostering a respectful and safe learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and improve pedagogical skills.
- Regularly assessed student progress using various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on data analysis.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Metro-Nashville Davidson County Schools
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing clear expectations and consequences, fostering a respectful and safe learning environment.
- Regularly assessed student progress using various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on data analysis.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and improve pedagogical skills.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in a strong home-school connection for each child.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05.2019
Master of Arts - Language, Literacy And Culture
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Cognitive Studies
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee05.1997
Skills
- Literacy support
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom leadership
- Early Literacy
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Reading Specialist
South-Western City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Literacy Coach
South-Western City Schools
08.2007 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
South-Western City Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Metro-Nashville Davidson County Schools
08.1997 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Ohio Dominican University
Master of Arts - Language, Literacy And Culture
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Cognitive Studies
Vanderbilt University