Angela Knutsen
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Casteel High School, specializing in individualized support and interactive teaching. Skilled in assessment development and data-driven instruction, I foster student engagement and motivation, significantly enhancing math skills. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learners' needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Geometry and Algebra 1 Teacher
Casteel High School
07.2017 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Navarrete Elementary School
07.2004 - 06.2017
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
- Taught all subject initially, but when we started teaming my main focus was math and advanced math.
- I was in charge of creating placement tests and placement of student in on-level or advanced math.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Humphrey Elementary School
07.2000 - 05.2004
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Galveston Elementary School
07.1996 - 05.2000
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher
Gilliland Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZMaster of Arts - Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Individualized support
- Interactive teaching
- Mathematical modeling
- Teaching strategies
- Assessment development
- Student motivation
- Peer collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
- Student engagement
Timeline
Geometry and Algebra 1 Teacher
Casteel High School
07.2017 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
Navarrete Elementary School
07.2004 - 06.2017
Sixth Grade Teacher
Humphrey Elementary School
07.2000 - 05.2004
Sixth Grade Teacher
Galveston Elementary School
07.1996 - 05.2000
Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher
Gilliland Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Education
Northern Arizona University
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