ANGELA LYTE-CROWTHER
Summary
Enthusiastic Administrator, meticulous organizational and leadership skills, and passion for using an equity lens with best practices and pedagogy to ensure all students are given an equitable opportunity to learn.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Superintendent
North Beach School District
Ocean Shores, WA
07.2022 - Current
- All Duties of a WA State Superintendent: Identity needs and policies, develop regulations, provide leadership, and manage the day-to-day operation of the district
- Introduced/Implemented MTSS
- Establish an all-inclusive learning environment for student receiving SpEd services-
- Created three collaborative leadership committees
- Initiated School Site Council/District Curriculum Collaboration Teams
- Reestablished District Safety Committee Updated District Safety Plan (from 2007)
- Within District Curriculum Team: Established Grade Level KPMs, District Assessment Plan/District-wide Writing Assessment
- Introduced NBSD to Universal Design for Learning through use of Goalbook platform from
- Contracted with ESD113 T/L to provide monthly instructional support PD on the five instructional strategies (direct, indirect, experiential, independent and interactive)
- Initiated a curriculum pilot/adoption for math and reading instruction to give equity and uniformity to our elementary grades
- Hired certificated Intervention teacher for our push-in model intervention program
- Re-established the district's Hi-cap program
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Managed District's Human Resources
Assistant Superintendent
North Beach School District
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Lead in the absence of superintendent or emergency
- Special Education oversight
- District wide Section 504 management
- Provided professional development on how to use high leverage practices to create inclusive to all staff
- Team leader for building-based teacher leaders initiative
- Data retrieval in support of district grant applications, iGrants, etc
- BEST Grant Coordinator
- Paraeducator Certification Program Coordinator
- Provide PD (Behavior management/Classroom design) for Paraeducators
- 2021/22 Special Project: Comprehensive Sexual Health Adoption for 22/23 Committee Chairperson
Adjunct Lecturer
Grays, College
Aberdeen, WA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- BAST 360 24675 - W22 - Assessment for Learning Winter 2022
- BAST420 29753 - S22 - Planning Instruction Spring 2022
- Introduced candidates to UDL and how incorporate into lesson planning
- Introduced students to establishing Self-Efficacy Skills
- Established a writing rubric for candidates to improve and strengthen written communication skills for pre- professional development
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost their learning and retention.
- Developed and implemented teacher preparation curriculum to improve candidates learning and preparation for student teaching
- Organized, prepared, and revised both course materials and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Teacher of Special Education/Special Education Director
North Beach School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- (stipend)
- Planned, organized, and directed instructional servicesand leadership for special education support
- Provided PD for instructional staff; onimplementing inclusive strategies for all SpEdstudents in GenEd settings
- Monitored and evaluated Paraeducators
- Provided leadership for the development of the
- Special Education curriculum
- Provided SpEd staff instructional PD
- Provide Academic Support using a variety ofpedagogy through the Individualized Educational
- Program (IEP) process
- Conducted PD for staff on SpEd Policy and
- Procedure
- Maintained the calendar of crucial deadlines per
- NBSD policy, procedures, and law
- Attended ESD Special Education Meetings
- Served on the SafetyNet Committee
- Hybrid taught and case managed new incoming 6thgraders with IEP.
Manager
Santa Clara County Office of Education
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Special Education Programs
- Plans, organizes, and directs instructional services andleadership for special education support andinstructional staff
- Coordinates and maintains school-based E- rate, Medi-
- Cal and MAA programs;
- Prepared and maintained services contracts withexternal providers of instructional services
- Managedbudget and fund usage for federal title and grantprograms.
Principal
School Building Administration, Santa Clara County Office of Education
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinate, plan and provide instructional andadministrative leadership to the staff
- Directly implemented of instructional programs
- Determined appropriate classroom placement forstudents
- Maintain all management information and reports for
- Central Office
- Contracted for personnel services and otheragreements
- Administrator Designee
- Serve as liaison with participating districts, Central
- Office, community agencies, parents, and the public
- Select, supervise, and evaluate certificated andclassified personnel
- Plan and organize work
- Maintain records and files
- Prepared comprehensive narrative and statisticalreports for inclusion into the School Plan for Student
- Achievement (SPSA)
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
07.2014 - 07.2017
- AP of Curriculum/Instruction and Guidance and Master Scheduling
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- 11th Grade Counseling /Advisor /Scheduling
- Teacher Evaluation
- Professional Development-Using Reading data to drive instructional and lesson planning
- Master Schedule Construction and Scheduling
- Co-Chaired School Curriculum Committee
- 504 Coordinator
- SAT/ACT Assessment Coordinator
- Special Education Program Coordinator.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Assistant Principal of Student Services
San Jose Unified
San Jose, CA
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Leland High School (FTE 2100)
- Discipline/Attendance
- Campus Safety/ Facilities Use
- Athletics/ Cheerleaders
- 9th Counseling /Advisor/ Scheduling
- Teacher Evaluations
- Special Ed Dept. Direct supervision of SDC, ED, and Autism Programs
Resource Specialist Teacher / Head RS
Herbert Hoover Middle School
San Jose, CA
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Provide mathematical instruction using a variety of pedagogy
- Coordinated the Individualized
- Managed the Recourse Program (IEP) process for the entire department; maintained the calendar of crucial deadlines per the Special Education Department's policy, procedures, and law.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Abraham Lincoln High School
San Jose, CA
08.2003 - 07.2011
- NCLB Social Studies for Students with Mild/Moderate
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented, subject and grade-level integrated lessons to meet national and state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
San Jose State University
06.2020
SCCOE Tier II SeminarEducation Administration - Clear Administrative Credential - Educational Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA07.2011
Educational Specialist Mild/ Moderate DisabilitiesCredential Level II - Clear Administrative
National University
2011
Masters - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
National University
06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06.1985
Skills
- Online Databases
- Lesson Planning
- Systems Reporting
- Social Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Differentiation of Instruction
- Versed on Best Practices of Inclusive Education
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Different Learning Styles
- Immersive Activities
Additional Information
- Additional Work Experience and References Available Upon Request
Work Availability
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Timeline
Interim Superintendent
North Beach School District
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
North Beach School District
03.2022 - 06.2022
Adjunct Lecturer
Grays, College
02.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher of Special Education/Special Education Director
North Beach School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Manager
Santa Clara County Office of Education
07.2019 - 08.2020
Principal
School Building Administration, Santa Clara County Office of Education
07.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
San Jose Unified School District
07.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Principal of Student Services
San Jose Unified
07.2011 - 06.2014
Lead Special Education Teacher
Abraham Lincoln High School
08.2003 - 07.2011
Resource Specialist Teacher / Head RS
Herbert Hoover Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2003
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
San Jose State University
SCCOE Tier II SeminarEducation Administration - Clear Administrative Credential - Educational Administration
National University
Educational Specialist Mild/ Moderate DisabilitiesCredential Level II - Clear Administrative
National University
Masters - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
National University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Santa Clara University
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