ANGELA HEWINS
Manchester,CT
Summary
A results-oriented educator with 18 years of education and leadership experience. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. Outgoing, with the ability to relate to people of all backgrounds. A skilled and student-focused transformational leader committed to developing students and staff and providing a stimulating, safe, and motivating learning environment. Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Joseph O’Goodwin Elementary School
2018.10 - Current
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a v Built authentic relationships with parents
- Perform evaluations and create IEPs
- Deliver appropriate curriculum and DTI
- Monitor student's IEPs and services, ensuring compliance with state mandated standards
- Utilize CTSEDS effectively
- Effectively work with support staff to coordinate services and small group instruction
- Collect and analyze student data
- Administrator Designee
- School culture and climate - schoolwide PBIS
- Knowledge of a variety of instructional techniques
- Technologically advanced
Vice Principal
Honoka'a High and Intermediate School
2014.06 - 2018.06
- Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Acted as principal as needed for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements
- Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources
- Planned and implemented professional development programs
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
Vice Principal
Waimea Elementary School
2013.06 - 2014.06
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Acted as principal as needed for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making
- Ensured adherence to regulatory funding sources across programs and outcomes
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
Teacher
Waimea Elementary School
2009.07 - 2013.06
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAR testing and weekly assessments
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Special Education Teacher
Makaha Elementary School
2006.01 - 2009.06
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 -
Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
11.2023
M.ED - Teacher Leader
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI1.2019
M.ED - Educational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI09.2018
School Administrator Hawaii Certified Elementary Teacher K-6 Hawaii Certified Special Education Teacher K-12 Passed Connecticut Administrator - undefined
Hawaii Professional
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Keene State College
Keene, NH2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary / Special Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT2001
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Federal Compliance
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Public Speaking
- School Data Evaluation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Funding Management
- Budget creation
- Schedule organization
- Discipline management
- School Security and Safety
- Teacher Evaluation- Danielson
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal Planning
- Student Discipline
- Teacher Performance Improvement
- School Community Relations
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Financial Leadership
- Performance evaluations
- IEP Development
- Team leadership
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Joseph O’Goodwin Elementary School
2018.10 - Current
Vice Principal
Honoka'a High and Intermediate School
2014.06 - 2018.06
Vice Principal
Waimea Elementary School
2013.06 - 2014.06
Teacher
Waimea Elementary School
2009.07 - 2013.06
Special Education Teacher
Makaha Elementary School
2006.01 - 2009.06
Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 -
Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
M.ED - Teacher Leader
Chaminade University of Honolulu
M.ED - Educational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
School Administrator Hawaii Certified Elementary Teacher K-6 Hawaii Certified Special Education Teacher K-12 Passed Connecticut Administrator - undefined
Hawaii Professional
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary / Special Education
Keene State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Manchester High School
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