Angela Polk
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with two decades of expertise, focused on shaping a leadership style that nurtures creativity, enhances higher-order thinking skills, boosts academic performance, and fosters self-advocacy among all stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Advanced Academics Specialist
Alief ISD-Central Office
08.2021 - Current
- Plan, implement, evaluate and support program execution with fidelity
- Collaborate with campuses to ensure compliance with program requirements
- Design and deliver professional learning opportunities
- Advocate appropriately for needs and services of all GT and AVID students
- Consult with all stakeholders regarding GT student services and AVID system
- Monitor horizontal and vertical alignment in K-12 Continuum of GT Services
- Maintain a positive and productive rapport with all stakeholders
5th/6th Science Specialist & Gifted and Talented Specialist
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2008 - 05.2021
- Facilitate aligned TEKS collaborative content planning and PLC sessions
- Communicate District and campus initiatives to ensure effective implementation
- Analyze data to mentor, coach and model 1st first instruction be practices
- Present PDs, investigations and lessons to address challenging concepts by scaffolding
- Establish a positive cooperative rapport with teachers, colleagues and administrators
Grade 5 Math/Science Teacher
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Differentiated 1st line and small group instruction to ensure academic success
- Analyzed various forms of data to document students’ strengths and challenges
- Explored proven problem solving strategies and techniques to build a solid instructional foundation
Grade 6 Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Political Science
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.1992
Skills
- Written and oral communication
- Technological expertise
- Professional development facilitation
- Organizational proficiency
- Intentional leadership
- Collaborative problem solving
Accomplishments
- Developed a tracking system for files, reports, and related documents that demonstrate compliance
- Achieved a successful streamlined referral process by introducing Project ED for district wide GT testing.
- Documented and resolved misconceptions which led to increased compliance in regards to federal, state and district standards through targeted professional development.
Certification
- Certified Educator, with Alief ISD - 8/2004-Present
- Generalist 4-8 & ESL
Timeline
District Advanced Academics Specialist
Alief ISD-Central Office
08.2021 - Current
5th/6th Science Specialist & Gifted and Talented Specialist
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2008 - 05.2021
Grade 5 Math/Science Teacher
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2005 - 05.2008
Grade 6 Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher
Alief ISD-Owens Intermediate School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Political Science
Southern University And A&M College
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