ANGELA RITCHIE
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a Master's in Educational Administration and a Preliminary Administrative Credential from Hope International University, focused on enhancing instructional leadership skills. Equipped with innovative strategies to drive educational initiatives and foster a positive learning environment. Dedicated efforts support both teachers and students, ultimately improving outcomes within the educational community. Proven adaptability as a CTE Credentialing and Graphic Design Instructor, complemented by a strong record in classroom management, curriculum design, and effective individualized instruction through work-based learning. Committed to creating impactful educational experiences that empower learners and educators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certificated College and Career Pathway Advisor
San Gabriel Valley ROP
San Gabriel, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Provide career and academic guidance aligned with industry standards.
- Develop student recruitment strategies for CTE pathways.
- Coordinate internships, job shadowing, and mentorship programs.
- Collaborate with counselors and faculty to support college and career readiness.
- Conduct workshops on workforce expectations and industry trends.
- Build partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and workforce organizations.
- Support data collection, increased grant compliance goals by 40% , and program reporting.
CTE Credentialing Instructor
Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Empower candidates to meet and exceed course outcomes by providing targeted coaching and ongoing feedback.
- Utilize Canvas and detailed rubrics to guide candidates in developing instructional skills that ensure their students are classroom ready.
- Build strong, professional relationships with candidates to mentor their growth, emphasizing the importance of creating engaging, effective learning environments.
- Focus on equipping future educators with the tools and strategies necessary to prepare their students for success in real-world classrooms.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, managing over 30 students each cohort.
Digital Arts Adjunct
Coastline Community College
Costa Mesa, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and a wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons throughout the year
- Developed and launched dual enrollment initiative for at-promise students, enabling first cohort to achieve college student status. Managed over 60 students for early college credit.
CTE MultiMedia Honors, Fashion & Child Development Instructor
Garden Grove Unified
Garden Grove, CA
11.2017 - 06.2025
- Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and a wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with the curriculum
- Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons throughout the year
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches, increased dual enrollment 50%, and innovative classroom activities.
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Los Alamitos Unified School District
Long Beach, California
10.2005 - 06.2017
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members, and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
- Assisted students of all ability levels in developing lifelong learning skills and good study habits
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage large classrooms with over 40 students, promote topics, and boost learning opportunities
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Learn4Life Charter Schools
Long Beach, California
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Instructed High school-level students in all areas of principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Assisted students of all ability levels in developing lifelong learning skills and good study habits
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members, and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student engagement, managing over 40 students daily.
Education
M.Ed. - Masters Education Administration Admin Credential
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, ORSkills
- Dual Enrollment Adjunct
- OCDE CTE Credentialing Instructor
- Written communication
- Workshop Coordinator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Marketing & Design Instructor
- Internship Program Instructor
- BLS CPR Instructor
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Compliance requirements
- Career planning
Accomplishments
- Regional Advisory Facilitator
- School Site Council Vice Chairperson
- Site Social Media Ambassador
- FLDWRK Venue - Annual Stakeholder, Engagement & Career Education Meeting
- Orange County Department of Education - CTE Credentialing Instructor
- Orange County Department of Education - Restorative Teacher Network
- Orange County Department of Education - CTEp Collaborative Final Exam Design with Lynn Porter
- Dual Enrollment Instructor - Adjunct with Coastline Community College for GGUSD
- Orange County Department of Education - OC Pathways, CTE Teacher Network
- Graphics Marketing Instructor District Office PIO - Curate student projects for social media channels
- K12 CCC CTE Pathways Project with Coastline Community College
- CTE DGA Pathways Project at Coastline Community College
- AME Leadership Conferences
- California STEAM Symposium
- CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute
- OC United Way Professional Internship Program
- OC Vital Link
- OC Makers
- CTEp Industry Advisory Event - Angel Stadium
- We Are Rancho
- Collaborated with film crew in the development of a full feature film:(Art Department & Wardrobe)
- Constructed Meaning PD
- Vital Link Digital Media Arts Advisory Board PD
- Anaheim Cares - CTE Workforce Development Partnership
- Student Adobe Certification - GGUSD & Coastline Community College
Timeline
Certificated College and Career Pathway Advisor
San Gabriel Valley ROP
05.2025 - Current
CTE Credentialing Instructor
Orange County Department of Education
03.2023 - Current
Digital Arts Adjunct
Coastline Community College
10.2019 - Current
CTE MultiMedia Honors, Fashion & Child Development Instructor
Garden Grove Unified
11.2017 - 06.2025
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Learn4Life Charter Schools
11.2013 - 03.2017
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Los Alamitos Unified School District
10.2005 - 06.2017
M.Ed. - Masters Education Administration Admin Credential
Hope International University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Portland State University