Angela Jacquo-Baines

• Use both content and instructional expertise, to collaborate with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice with a focus on individual and group professional learning to expand and refine their understanding about researched-base effective instruction.
• Provide personalized, 1:1 support and direct coaching based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.
• Knowledge in research-based instructional practices for teachers of Alternative Academics, Structures Learning Lab, and Resource and Inclusion programs
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in instructional strategies for students with disabilities
• Deep knowledge and experience in Robert Gagne's Conditions of Learning and Androgyny for adults
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with common instructional focus
• Experience in promoting initiatives and conveying expectations
• Deep knowledge in designing and delivering quality professional development for administrators and teachers
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Possess the ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Efficiency in meeting deadlines
• Interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection
• Flexible and react to change positively
• Substantial knowledge in the activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process
• Diligently assist campuses with compliance with state and federal law
• Vast knowledge of data management and analysis

• Evaluated assigned team members and prepared relevant performance reviews
• Trained and mentored campus Special Education Team
• Consulted regularly with parents, administrators, and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students
• Assessed students one-on-one to gauge interests and better meet changing demands
• Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations
• Helped teachers and administrators optimize curriculum offerings and successfully prepare students for higher education, vocational school, or direct employment
• Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals
• Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to programs and services
• Worked closely with team members to ensure delivery of program requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish program goals/objectives
• Maintained professional/positive relationships.

Alternative Academics 2013-2018; Resource & Inclusion 2018-2019

• Instructed students with special needs to accomplish tasks, build practical skills, and adjust curriculum to meet rigor
• Facilitated functional life skills development in students through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills
• Eliminated learning gaps through instructing students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies
• Developed individual education programs to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
• Enhanced lessons using technology
• Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
• Planned and executed specialized lessons for students with disabilities according to needs and federal/state/district procedures/laws.
• Collaborated with special and general educators across multiple departments to optimize student learning
• Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement
• Conducted small group and individual classroom instruction with students based on differentiated learning needs
• Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
• Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents