Angela Elder
Bayonne
Summary
Accomplished educator and administrator possessing outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experienced in creating and executing programs for diverse learners, including curriculum development, instructional implementation, teacher training, assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning. Collaborative professional working closely with senior leadership, fellow administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to ensure student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Assistant Principal
Alexander D. Sullivan School
Jersey City
02.2025 - Current
- Supports the school principal in implementing the Alexander D. Sullivan School's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Uses data to identify trends, set goals, and guide decision-making for student achievement and school improvement.
- Works collaboratively with the principal, school counselor, and teachers on student discipline by promoting restorative practices, ensuring fairness, and maintaining a positive school culture.
- Monitors classroom instruction to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned teaching and consistent use of effective instructional practices aligned to our priority standards.
- Creates a positive school culture that encourages respect, collaboration, and high expectations.
- Leads instructional improvement by actively participating in content-level professional learning communities, coaching, feedback, and professional development for teachers.
- Supports the efficient management of daily school operations by assisting with scheduling and ensuring that all safety protocols, drills, and emergency plans are implemented with fidelity.
- Works collaboratively with district testing administrators to support the scheduling and implementation of state testing requirements for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment-Adaptive Test and the National Assessment of Educational Progress Test.
- Diligently work to ensure the daily management of all school operations and safety protocols.
- Collaborates to support school-wide programs such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports, I &RS, and Social Emotional Learning initiatives such as Project Resiliance.
- Plans and facilitates parent and community engagement to build strong, collaborative partnerships with outside vendors like Inspired Instruction and Liberty Science Center.
- Supervises staff, including paraprofessionals and support personnel, to ensure accountability and consistency.
- Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- Jersey City Public Schools
Supervisor of English Language Arts
Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Led district-wide shift to align the English Language Arts curriculum with the Science of Reading, utilizing evidence-based practices to improve literacy instruction and student outcomes.
- Planned, designed, and implemented sound walls in kindergarten through second-grade classrooms to support phonemic awareness and align early literacy instruction to the Science of Reading.
- Facilitated the implementation of various committees, such as the K-5 Implementation Committee, the Foundational Literacy Committee, the Science of Reading Book Clubs, the K-2 Phonics Committees, and the NJSLS Standards Revision Committee.
- Supervised the design, revision, and implementation of the 2023 English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-5, aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Developed and facilitated professional development workshops and coaching sessions for teachers to enhance instructional strategies, literacy practices, and student engagement.
- Collaborated with curriculum supervisors and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in developing a district data protocol to assess student performance, identify areas of growth, and implement targeted interventions to improve reading and writing NJSLS scores throughout the district.
- Implemented a district-wide literacy intervention for grades K-12, which consisted of screening various vendors, a selection committee, and rolling out the diagnostic assessment throughout the district.
- Provided individualized coaching and mentoring to educators, offering feedback on lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.
- Facilitated collegial visits for teachers throughout the district.
- Secured a sponsorship for the New Jersey Tiered System of Support Grant for two schools in the district, focusing on early literacy and the use of the DIBELS 8 assessment.
- Led the development and implementation of the Connected Action Roadmap Framework to enhance teacher practices and student growth.
- Worked closely with school administrators, teachers, parents, and community members to foster a collaborative approach to literacy education.
- Incorporated instructional resources into English Language Arts curricula to support Multilingual Learners, students with disabilities, and gifted students, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education.
- Conducted formal and informal observations of teachers and specialists using the Danielson Framework.
- Coordinated regular program evaluations to assess the effectiveness of programs, ensuring alignment with evolving educational standards.
- Facilitated monthly professional learning communities with Reading Specialists, literacy coaches, and Library Media Specialists.
- Compiled and created the district's Approved Textbook List of instructional resources and materials.
- Created the K-5 English Language Arts activities for the district's Diversity Calendar themes.
- Planned, organized, and sponsored district events such as Family Literacy Day and the District Spelling Bee.
- Attended and delivered professional development to the Hudson County Consortium meetings.
Third/Fourth Grade H.O.P.E. Teacher
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Jersey City
09.2011 - 02.2022
- 100% proficiency in Language Arts and Math NJSLA assessments among students.
- Effectively implemented the New Jersey Student Learning Standards into the third- and fourth-grade curricula.
- Created integrated lessons using a variety of resources and technology, based on the district pacing and curriculum guides.
- Successfully incorporated project-based learning and cooperative learning groups into classroom instruction.
- Analyzed evidence tables to target instruction with small-group instruction.
Math Coach Grades 3-5
Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Served as a liaison between Math supervisors and administration on district-wide policies and new implementations.
- Assisted faculty with issues about the Math curriculum or various programs used to increase student achievement in Math.
- Created monthly reports for supervisors and administration on teacher/student usage of math programs.
- Work with teachers to develop and implement effective math teaching strategies, align lessons with curriculum standards, and support differentiated instruction.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools (PS #11)
Jersey City
09.2008 - 02.2011
- Worked with the inclusion teacher to create a thriving, reading, and writing-enriched classroom.
- Incorporated shared reading, shared writing, and interactive writing lessons to provide differentiated instruction to students with varying educational needs.
- Utilized instructional scaffolding to help create higher-level, independent readers, writers, and thinkers.
- Received recognition at a Jersey City Board Meeting from a parent for instilling a desire to learn in students.
Performance Analyst, Investment Banking
JP Morgan Chase
Jersey City
02.2006 - 09.2008
- Maintained client portfolios and calculated investment results on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Assisted Portfolio Managers with rate of return calculations and their clients' statements.
- Cooperatively worked with various departments within the investment bank on firm-wide technology projects.
Adjunct Professor of Marketing Research
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Developed a semester syllabus exploring Marketing Research topics.
- Engaged students in cooperative lessons and real-world discussions to facilitate project-based learning.
- Created authentic assessments to measure students' understanding of the subject matter.
Supervisor of Securities Pricing, Private Banking
JP Morgan
New York
01.2001 - 02.2006
- Oversaw the monthly pricing of stocks, bonds, and options for high-net-worth clients.
- Adhered to the strict SEC laws and regulations for securities pricing.
- Managed a group of ten team members.
Education
Pathway to Principal Certification -
NJ Excel
01.2025
Alternate Route Program -
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City01.2009
M.B.A. - Management
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City01.2004
B.S. - Double Major in Finance and Marketing/Minor in History
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware01.1999
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Professional development
- Stakeholder engagement
Awards and Accomplishments
- Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Trained
- Orton Gillingham Morphology Trained
- Google Level 1 Certified Educator
- Nominee: Science of Reading Leadership Award from Amplify Education
- Administrators' Academy 2024-2025
Certification
- Principal Certificate of Eligibility
- Supervisor Certificate
- K-6 Elementary School Certificate
Professional Development (Presenter)
- The Science of Reading and Sound Walls
- Best Practices in ELA Instruction
- The Classroom Environment
- Effective Vocabulary Instruction
- Using NJSLA Data to Target and Drive Instruction
- MyON: A Digital Library for Students
- Transition to Kindergarten
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- The Journey of Wonder: A Novel Study
- Best Practices for Writing Instruction
- The Connection Between Culture, Reading, and Academic Growth
- Celebrating Black History Month
- Celebrating Women's History Month
Timeline
Acting Assistant Principal
Alexander D. Sullivan School
02.2025 - Current
Supervisor of English Language Arts
Jersey City Public Schools
02.2022 - 01.2025
Math Coach Grades 3-5
Jersey City Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
Third/Fourth Grade H.O.P.E. Teacher
Nicolaus Copernicus School
09.2011 - 02.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools (PS #11)
09.2008 - 02.2011
Adjunct Professor of Marketing Research
Saint Peter's University
03.2006 - 06.2006
Performance Analyst, Investment Banking
JP Morgan Chase
02.2006 - 09.2008
Supervisor of Securities Pricing, Private Banking
JP Morgan
01.2001 - 02.2006
Pathway to Principal Certification -
NJ Excel
Alternate Route Program -
Saint Peter's University
M.B.A. - Management
Saint Peter's University
B.S. - Double Major in Finance and Marketing/Minor in History
University of Delaware