Angela Gibbs
Jenkins,KY
Summary
Knowledgeable Reading Interventionist bringing 29+] years of education experience. Flexible and adaptable approach to meet student needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Interventionist
Jenkins Independent Schools
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions.
- Observed teachers in classrooms and offered insights to enhance teaching-learning situation.
- Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Taught Reading to individual and small groups.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Letcher County Schools
07.2011 - 10.2020
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
Primary School Teacher
Letcher County Schools
09.1993 - 07.2011
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.1991
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Assessment
- Group Instruction
- Teacher Coaching
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Collaboration
- Data Collection
- Reading Comprehension
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Leadership Abilities
- Continuous Professional Development
- Classroom Observation
- Parent Relationship Development
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Academic Interventionist
Jenkins Independent Schools
01.2021 - 06.2023
Elementary Resource Teacher
Letcher County Schools
07.2011 - 10.2020
Primary School Teacher
Letcher County Schools
09.1993 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
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