Angela McFarland
Euless,TX
Summary
Skilled Special Education Educator with 15 years of experience designing differentiated, standards-aligned instruction and adapting core curriculum to meet diverse learner needs. Skilled in data-driven instructional decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and curriculum implementation. Seeking to leverage classroom experience into a curriculum development or instructional design role supporting high-impact educational products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carroll ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Design and implement standards-aligned weekly lesson plans for a diverse caseload of K-2 students receiving special education services.
- Deliver targeted instruction through both inclusion and small-group service models in ELA, math, and social skills development.
- Differentiate curriculum and scaffold instruction to meet individualized learning needs to ensure access to grade-level TEKS standards.
- Develop, write, and monitor IEPs aligning goals with data-driven progress monitoring and measurable student outcomes.
- Facilitate and actively participate in ARD meetings to ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, and families to support student achievement and inclusion for diverse learners.
- Analyze student performance data to adjust instruction strategies and optimize student growth.
ESSER Intervention/Teacher
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
10.2015 - 05.2024
- Served, managed, and led as team leader for SPED/Intervention teams and first grade team for 3 years.
- Planned data-driven, engaging and focused lessons to close academic gaps in reading and math small groups for grades K-6.
- Taught a diverse classroom with various learning styles using engaging lessons to promote student success.
- Earned high marks each year for T-TESS evaluations and consistently praised for excellent classroom management and relationships with students.
- Served on various committees throughout the school year that focused on staff morale and vertical alignment for reading and math.
Teacher
Colleyville Christian School
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Commended for developing and implementing original course curricula and engaging lesson plans that increase student eagerness to learn.
- Successfully guided individual student development in a group of students with widely varying skill levels while still maintaining community atmosphere in the classroom.
- Proven track record of motivating challenging students to correct behavior problems in a positive manner.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents that encouraged parental involvement and student achievement.
Education
B.B.A - Management
University of Texas At Arlington
05-2009
Certification
- Special Education Certificate EC-12
- Early Childhood Teaching Certificate EC-6
- Generalist Teaching Certificate 4-8
- English as a Second Language EC-12
- Business Education 6-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Carroll ISD
08.2024 - Current
ESSER Intervention/Teacher
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
10.2015 - 05.2024
Teacher
Colleyville Christian School
06.2014 - 10.2015
B.B.A - Management
University of Texas At Arlington