Angela Koch
Apple Valley,Ca
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Seasoned Educator familiar with using groundbreaking methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Distance Learning Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- HUSD Employee Spotlight 2024/2025
- Grade Level Team Lead
- Leadership Team Member
- SLT Member
- Tutoring Lead Teacher
- HUSD GVC Participant
- LETRS Participant
- Professional Learning Communities Facilitator
- Led Professional Development training for Fountas and Pinnell Curriculum
- New Teacher Mentor
- Lead ELPAC Test Administrator
- Lead teacher for Writing, Social Studies, and Science-1st and 2nd grade
- Tier 3 Instructor to at risk students in Reading and Math
- Secured $1200.00 through Donor's Choose for new classroom technology Equipment
- Employ techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Design standard based lessons, activities, and materials to cover required course material.
- Utilize data from both formative and Essential Standard Assessments to guide instruction.
- Provide timely and appropriate feedback to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional strategies to provide differentiated instruction to students of differing skill levels.
- Encourage positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Creator of lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Participant in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifts between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Fosters student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Elementary Distance Learning Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Employ techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Designed standard based lesson plans focused on age level appropriate instruction.
- Provided virtual instruction utilizing various platforms such as Google Classroom, Google Meet, Kami, ZOOM, SAVVAS Easybridge, Aeries, and ConnectEd
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Member of School Site Council and MTSS Team
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Intervention Specialist
Chino Valley Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2020
- Provided Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction to groups of diverse students who have been identified as at risk learners. These students made a vast amount of growth while under my instruction.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Managed small and large student groups completing special activities focused on target areas.
- Lead ELPAC test administrator
- Participating member of year-round committee which created guidelines for Cal Aero's transition to following a multi-track calendar.
- Active member of the PBIS-B committee which is committed to creating a positive culture and behavior expectations on campus.
- Participating member of the Instructional Leadership Team which created varied instructional practices that support both district and site goals.
- Secured $1500.00 in new funding from private resources to provide new technology in the classroom.
Elementary School Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Provided instruction for Title 1, economically disadvantaged 6th grade students.
- Employed techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Grade level chair which supported and led 6th grade team.
Intervention Teacher
Central School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed small and large student groups completing special activities focused on target areas. Provided instruction to groups of diverse learners who were identified as at risk learners.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans to support student learning in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Lead teacher of Intervention Team.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
Education
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science With Education Concentration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA2005
Skills
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with ELA-1 Authorization
- Virtual Instruction
- Learner-Focused Education
- Curriculum Development
- Effective Parent Communication
- Fostering Student Motivation
- Educational Technology Integration
- Google Classroom Facilitation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Targeted Group Instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - May 2018
- UC San Diego-SB 2042 Clear Credential Program - April 2018
- RICA Written Examination- June 2013
- CSET Multiple Subjects I, II, III - December 2012
- CBEST - Reading, Mathematics, Writing - April 2002
Timeline
Elementary Distance Learning Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Distance Learning Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
Intervention Specialist
Chino Valley Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Adelanto Elementary School District
07.2014 - 10.2014
Intervention Teacher
Central School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science With Education Concentration
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Chaffey College
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of San Diego
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