ANGELA EDWARDS
Irving,TX
Summary
Focused professional educator with 15+ years of social and learning services and success guiding students on academic and career decisions while navigating school life. Strong, written, and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on rapport building and problem solving.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with broad network of internal and external partners to connect students to additional supports that address student needs and support their success.
- Employ equity-minded strategies aimed at ensuring engagement and support for marginalized student populations.
- Track student milestones using technology and Dallas ISD planning calendar.
- Collaborate across integrated units that connect subjects and implement high-impact engagement and support strategies that promote sense of belonging and strengthened student outcomes.
- Provide timely responses to 17-20 students' parents' inquiries via phone, email, and technology applications (Remind, two-way texts)
- Prepares reports, recommendations for special programs; keeps detailed records of assigned activities.
- Completes required Dallas ISD professional development training hours per academic year.
- Participates in ongoing relevant professional development to ensure implementation of current curriculum and best practices.
Notetaker
Dallas College Accessibility Services
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with professors to assist diverse learners and historically marginalized student populations.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by facilitating positive communication with students.
- Utilize technology (Microsoft Office Suite and Blackboard) and assistive technology to collaborate with students via email and video conference meetings
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing student inquiries regarding lecture notes professionally and promptly (within 1 business day).
- Maintained confidentiality by adhering to privacy guidelines (FERPA) when handling sensitive student information.
- Effectively engaged and supported students in a remote work environment.
- Maintained daily records for management review.
- Demonstrated tact, patience, and courtesy during direct engagement with students.
- Aided students' time management skills by consistently delivering prompt access to detailed lecture summaries (within 1 business day).
Self-Employed Educator/Home Tutor
Self Employed
08.2002 - 11.2018
- Enhanced students' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples, fieldtrips, along with extracurricular activities.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Motivated students towards learning, support from enrollment to completion, helped students navigate their higher education journey towards career paths.
- Managed detailed records of student progress, using data for future instruction and target areas for improvement.
- Provided academic advising for dual enrollment, career exploration, transfer preparation, resource referrals, FAFSA, and registration assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Excellent listening skills
- Patience and Tolerance
- High-quality customer care
- Strong commitment to building relationships
- Student Records Management
Certification
Certified Teacher, 1-6; Texas Education Agency; 1998
Timeline
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
01.2022 - Current
Notetaker
Dallas College Accessibility Services
11.2018 - 05.2023
Self-Employed Educator/Home Tutor
Self Employed
08.2002 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Houston Downtown
Bachelor of Science -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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