Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

Angela Harger

Provo,UT

Summary

Highly successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Especially skilled in bridging students to the expectations, rigors, and delights of higher education. Has a wide and deep history of teaching and improving a variety of audiences' ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor Volunteer

BCC Press
05.2024 - Current
  • Improved overall readability of content with meticulous attention to detail in editing and proofreading tasks.
  • Enhanced publication quality by thoroughly proofreading and editing articles for grammar, punctuation, and style.
  • Provided constructive feedback on drafts submitted by writers to help improve their writing skills and ensure high-quality submissions for publication.

English Teacher

Provo City School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed curriculum and prepared and implemented engaging lesson plans for more than 250 Gifted and Honors English students.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

English Teacher

Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Served as a concurrent enrollment adjunct professor of English Composition in partnership with Kirkwood Community College for three years.
  • Taught Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition for six years. In conjunction, completed College Board's AP Teacher training course.
  • Developed curriculum and prepared and presented engaging lesson plans to older high school/concurrent-enrollment community college students.
  • Piloted standards-based grading at the school, serving on the district SBG committee.
  • Aligned College Board AP Literature standards with Iowa Core standards.
  • Implemented project-based learning opportunities to encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in students.
  • Utilized various assessment tools, including student self-assessments, to track student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly, resulting in improved performance.
  • Participated in and led professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
  • Served on the school's Equity Committee.
  • Served as facilitator of school's Gay-Straight Alliance club, hosting club meetings, leading schoolwide LGBTQ-inclusive training, and attending professional conferences.
  • Served as a co-teacher with Special Education teachers to provide equitable and appropriate education for all students.

Writing Center Tutor

University Of Iowa Graduate College
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Guided graduate students through the editing process, helping them refine their work for clarity and coherence.
  • Gave detailed feedback to graduate students about their papers' strengths and areas of potential improvement.
  • Supported English language learners in developing their written communication skills while navigating cultural differences in expression or style expectations.

Reading and Writing Tutor

Summit Schools
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students ranging from 1st grade to high school to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
  • Obtained Orton-Gillingham Method of teaching reading certification.
  • Increased student confidence in their reading and writing abilities through consistent encouragement and support.
  • Established trust with students by creating a welcoming atmosphere that values mutual respect, patience, and empathy during all interactions.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve reading and writing skills.

Caregiving

08.2002 - 01.2015
Raised family, while also starting my own successful sewing business, homeschooling four children for several years, and also working as a substitute paraprofessional in the local school district.

Technical Writer

Rockwell Collins
04.1997 - 08.2002
  • Wrote and maintained large technical, engineering documents for government avionics mission planning software.
  • Assisted engineers in writing bids and white papers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information for accurate and comprehensive documentation.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills.
  • Conducted thorough document reviews to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas needing clarification.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

Education

No Degree - English

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Master of Arts - Secondary English Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.1996

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Online Teaching
  • Adapting to Different Learning Styles
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Organizational ability
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Grammar principles
  • Creative and Expository Writing
  • Google Classroom & Canvas; Infinite Campus & PowerSchool

Timeline

Editor Volunteer

BCC Press
05.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Provo City School District
08.2023 - 08.2024

English Teacher

Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2017 - 06.2023

Writing Center Tutor

University Of Iowa Graduate College
02.2016 - 01.2017

Reading and Writing Tutor

Summit Schools
09.2013 - 01.2015

Caregiving

08.2002 - 01.2015

Technical Writer

Rockwell Collins
04.1997 - 08.2002

No Degree - English

University of Iowa

Master of Arts - Secondary English Education

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Iowa
Angela Harger