ANGELA J. BANFIELD

Passion for quality education and student/school success. Skills and knowledge areas include: 7-12 English Instruction, College English Instruction, Student Engagement, Journalism Instruction/Press Law, Formal & Informal Learner Assessment, Technology Integration, AP Lang & Comp Methods, AP Lit & Comp Methods, Classroom Management & Discipline, New Teacher Mentor for District, Embedded Instructional Coaching for Teachers, IEP/lLP/504 Policies, Curriculum Redesign

Education professional with strong background in fostering student growth and development. Adept at creating inclusive learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving educational outcomes and adapting to dynamic classroom needs. Known for strong communication skills and commitment to student success.

• Journalism Day — Colorado High School Press Association Convention, Ft. Collins: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022
• Journalism Education Association, 2017
• National Journalism Convention Write-Off Judge, 2013, 2015, 2017,

Seattle — Yearbook Caption Writing, Denver — News/Editorial Writing, San Francisco — News/Editorial Writing

• CTE/CTSO National Committee Member, 2015
• National Journalism Convention Committee Member, 2015, Denver, Colorado
• Workshop Presenter, 2012, 2013, 2015,

        Minnesota — Ad Sales Program, San Francisco — Ad Sales Program, Denver — Ad Sales Program

• Summer Workshop Presenter, Ft Collins: 2010, 2011
• ASNE Fellowship, 06/2010-07/2010, American Society of Newspaper Editors, University of Texas - Austin

• MTSS School Committee, Secretary, 2018 - Present
• MTSS School Committee, Member, 2013 - Present
• CTE Communications Team, Member, 2016-2018
• CTE Communications Team, District Liaison, 2016-2018
• Writing Center Goal Team, Lead, 2015
• Writing Center Goal Team, Member, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014
• School Advisory Committee, Member, 2012-2013
• Communications Team, Secretary, 2012
• Communications Team, Member, 2011
• 9th Grade Horizontal Team, Lead, 2009
• 9th Grade Horizontal Team, Member, 2010 - Present

• Led class to an average 79% increase in Common Writing Assessment and a 99% PSAT (Met or Exceeds Expectation) for 9th grade reading, 98% PSAT (Met or Exceeds Expectation) for 10th grade reading, during the 2023-2024 school year.
• Curriculum Design - Redesigned department curriculum for Entry Level English classes to address problems in student pass rates for College classes.
• Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.