Angela Habinek
Oro Valley
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective educator with a proven track record in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Possesses a robust background in diverse educational settings, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Recognized as a student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach dedicated to empowering learners to reach their full potential. Highly skilled in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance educational experiences and outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Amphitheater Public Schools - Mesa Verde Elementary
09.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting respect, responsibility, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized formative assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies and technology integration.
- Mentored and coached student teachers in designing and implementing research-based instructional strategies, enhancing lesson effectiveness.
Academic Specialist/Assistant Supervisor A.C.E.S. After School Program
Godman Guild Association
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with the Assistant Director of Youth & Family Education, ACES Supervisor, Testing Coordinator, staff, the Board and the community in leading and coordinating the academic development of the ACES Program.
- Collaborated with school teachers and ACES staff to develop tutoring strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
- Mentored and collaborated with the Testing Coordinator to create and administer academic assessments for all ACES students.
- Provide testing results and individual student data to ACES Education Specialist staff to address academic needs of program.
- Mentored junior ACES staff, promoting professional development and effective teaching methodologies.
- Kindergarten-Fifth Grade
Teacher
Fort Riley Elementary School
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans in compliance with Kansas Instructional Standards.
- Created and integrated Smart Board activities into daily lesson plans.
- Conducted and interpreted Dynamic Indicators of Early Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS) diagnostic testing and customized individualized instruction to meet students' strengths and deficiencies.
- Volunteered for the after-school program focusing on science enrichment for third and fourth grade students.
- Second Grade
Teacher
Southwest Elementary School
02.2008 - 06.2008
- Assumed teaching responsibilities of a first grade classroom upon the retirement of the previous teacher.
- Developed and executed lesson plans using a Promethean Board.
- Assessed students' reading progress using the Harcourt e-Assessment and customized individualized instruction to meet students' strengths and deficiencies.
- First Grade
Teacher
Ka'ala Elementary School
09.2001 - 11.2003
- Developed daily lesson plans and assessments for a self-contained kindergarten classroom in compliance with Success For All (SFA) curriculum and State of Hawaii Instructional Standards.
- Conducted and interpreted Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) diagnostic testing and customized individualized instruction to meet students' strengths and deficiencies.
- Tutored small groups of students using the Early Reading Intervention (ERI) program.
- Participated in the development and implementation of a school-wide spiraling thematic unit.
- Supervised classroom tutor.
- Kindergarten
Teacher
Sullivans Elementary School
04.2000 - 06.2000
- Assumed teaching responsibilities of a third grade classroom upon the retirement of the previous teacher.
- Assisted the third grade team with developing an intervention plan to improve students' reading comprehension test scores.
- Designed and implemented a classroom behavior management program.
- Reorganized physical classroom creating an environment more conducive to learning.
- Third Grade
Library Technical Assistant
Onslow County Public Library
04.1999 - 03.1999
- Scheduled, prepared, and presented age appropriate story-time for twelve local preschools.
- Prepared age appropriate story-time and book-talks for the summer reading program for children ages 2-12.
- Assisted patrons with locating resources.
- Assisted with the assembly, delivery, maintenance, and record keeping for eighty-four story-time kits and book crates.
Teacher
Jolly Tots Incorporated
06.1997 - 03.1999
- Lead teacher for pre-kindergarten class.
- Developed weekly lesson plans based on weekly themes and The Creative Curriculum.
- Trained and supervised assistant teacher.
- Pre-Kindergarten
Library Student Supervisor
Otterbein Courtright Memorial Library
09.1993 - 06.1997
- Primary Point of contact for circulation desk.
- Trained and supervised student workers.
- Maintained filing and tracking systems of closed reserve collection.
- Reviewed and noted errors in new editions.
- Processed and maintained records and receipts for overdue materials, inter-library loans, and other library services.
- Circulation Desk Clerk
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Concentration in Music
Otterbein College
Westerville, OH01.1997
Skills
- Serving diverse communities
- Data-informed teaching
- Experience in special education
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Effective communication with parents
- Promoting student-led inquiry
- ESL instruction
- Academic motivation strategies
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Innovative lesson design
- Effective classroom management
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Facilitated school-wide professional development sessions on emerging educational technologies, empowering colleagues to integrate modern digital tools into their core curricula.
- Boosted student achievement by integrating WICOR frame works (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) into daily curricula, resulting in a measurable increase in student engagement and organizational proficiency.
- Empowered students to build critical thinking skills by leading a cooking club focused on recipe evaluation, nutritional analysis, and hands-on culinary techniques.
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education, K-8
Timeline
Teacher
Amphitheater Public Schools - Mesa Verde Elementary
09.2014 - Current
Academic Specialist/Assistant Supervisor A.C.E.S. After School Program
Godman Guild Association
09.2010 - 08.2014
Teacher
Fort Riley Elementary School
10.2008 - 05.2010
Teacher
Southwest Elementary School
02.2008 - 06.2008
Teacher
Ka'ala Elementary School
09.2001 - 11.2003
Teacher
Sullivans Elementary School
04.2000 - 06.2000
Library Technical Assistant
Onslow County Public Library
04.1999 - 03.1999
Teacher
Jolly Tots Incorporated
06.1997 - 03.1999
Library Student Supervisor
Otterbein Courtright Memorial Library
09.1993 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science in Education - Concentration in Music
Otterbein College
Training
- AVID
- SMART Board/TV
- Harcourt e-Assessment
- Success For All (SFA): Early Learning, KinderRoots, and KinderCorner
- Early Reading Intervention (ERI)
- Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
- i-Ready
- NWEA - MAP Growth
- DRA-Developmental Reading Assessment