Angela Coffman
Wimauma,FL
Summary
Dynamic, retired educator with 28 years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected opportunity. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
08.1992 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
Literacy Specialist/Coach
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Created and presented professional development workshops on reading strategies to teachers and administrators.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
- Conducted assessments of student proficiency in literacy skills.
- Coached educators in the use of data-driven decision making in order to improve student outcomes.
- Created a library of resources for teachers including leveled texts, graphic organizers, and other instructional materials.
- Assisted schools with creating school-wide literacy plans that align with state standards.
- Analyzed district-level data related to literacy achievement levels in order to inform policy decisions.
- Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
- Worked directly with over students either individually or in small groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05-1991
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- NC state recognition for EVAAS growth for school years 2015-2106, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
- Introduced new learning methods to students and staff to ensure total comprehension for all students
- Increased student reading levels using both Guided Reading and Center Based Learning
Timeline
Literacy Specialist/Coach
Durham Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2008
Elementary School Teacher
Durham Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bluefield State College