Angela Whitener
St. Louis
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable teaching professional with a strong focus on student engagement and behavior management. Committed to creating a supportive classroom environment that promotes academic growth and holistic student development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Forsyth School
St Louis, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with faculty to maintain educational continuity during teacher absences.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, encouraging academic growth and self-improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods based on student needs and learning styles to optimize engagement.
High School Health Education
Valley Park School District
Valley Park, MO
08.1999 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum alignment and educational outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Middle School Health and Physical Education
Valley Park School District
Valley Park, MO
08.1999 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered positive classroom environments through effective behavior management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Physical Education Teacher
Harrisonville School District
Harrisonville, MO
08.1997 - 07.1999
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance physical fitness and motor skills.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities promoting teamwork and physical health among students.
- Assessed student performance to tailor instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and enthusiasm in physical education.
- Collaborated with staff to integrate health education into curriculum for holistic student development.
Physical Education Teacher
Union School District
Union, MO
08.1995 - 07.1997
- Developed engaging lesson plans promoting physical fitness and teamwork among middle school students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Organized extracurricular activities, fostering student participation and enhancing school community involvement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Creativity in teaching
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- Behavior modeling
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Instructional technology
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-6
Forsyth School
05.2024 - Current
High School Health Education
Valley Park School District
08.1999 - 07.2024
Middle School Health and Physical Education
Valley Park School District
08.1999 - 07.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.1997 - 07.1999
Physical Education Teacher
Union School District
08.1995 - 07.1997
Master of Science - Educational Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Missouri State University