Angela (Angie) Bussell
Brodhead,Kentucky
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in dual credit coordination, student advising, and data analysis. Proven ability to create and develop positive relationships and navigate educational pathways to enhance student success. Dedicated Postsecondary Success Navigator with strengths in enrollment and grade management. Demonstrated success in coordinating dual credit programs and analyzing student data to drive improvements. Committed to developing positive student relationships and effective communication with educational stakeholders.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Postsecondary Success Navigator: Dual Credit
Partners for Rural Impact
Berea, KY
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated all aspects of the dual credit program at Rockcastle County High School and Rockcastle County Area Technology Center, from helping to meet qualifications to registering for courses to course completion.
- Maintained applications and other documentation with KHEAA and the dual credit scholarship program.
- Worked with three local colleges and universities on student applications, dual credit required documentation, qualifying RCHS staff to teach dual credit courses, general education requirements, and registrations.
- Promoted the dual credit program through one-on-one pathway navigation meetings with potential dual credit students.
- Met weekly with RCHS and RATC dual credit students for grade checks, email checks, questions, issues, concerns, and pathway navigation.
- Developed positive relationships with dual-credit students to ensure they felt comfortable approaching me with issues, concerns, and questions.
- Maintained a positive learning and growing environment in the dual credit lab.
- Developed a strong working relationship with RCHS, RATC administration, counselors, BAC, and teachers to further support all students in all aspects of dual credit.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Rockcastle County Schools
Mount Vernon, KY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided instructional support to K-12 students.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
Building Assessment Coordinator/Gifted Coordinator
Rockcastle County Schools
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Coordinated assessment schedules for students: ACT, SAT, PSAT, and KSA.
- Developed and implemented training sessions for staff on assessment protocols.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Organized assessment materials and resources for efficient distribution to testing rooms.
- Reviewed and updated testing procedures to ensure compliance with state and national regulations.
- Continued responsibilities of the Gifted Coordinator.
Gifted Coodinator
Rockcastle County Schools
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Coordinated all gifted-related activities for Rockcastle County Schools: assessments, identifications, small gift resource groups, large group enrichment groups, interventions, and all services K-12.
French Teacher
Rockcastle County Schools
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
08.1994 - 06.2010
- I taught French at Rockcastle County High School and completed other teacher duties: sponsored numerous clubs, activities, and organizations, and served as Yearbook Advisor and District English Learners Coordinator for 10 years.
Education
Master of Arts - Supervisor of Instruction
Union College
Barbourville, KY05-2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Union College
Barbourville, KY05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - French
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY07-1994
Skills
- Dual credit coordination
- Enrollment management
- Student advising
- Assessment scheduling
- Training development
- Data analysis
- Liaison between students and institutes of higher education
- Verified billing statements and KHEAA scholarships with student bills
- Paperwork management
Affiliations
Increased dual credit opportunities for our students, increased both total number of students taking dual credit and dual credit courses taken by individual students.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postsecondary Success Navigator: Dual Credit
Partners for Rural Impact
09.2024 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Rockcastle County Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Building Assessment Coordinator/Gifted Coordinator
Rockcastle County Schools
08.2014 - 07.2023
Gifted Coodinator
Rockcastle County Schools
08.2010 - 07.2014
French Teacher
Rockcastle County Schools
08.1994 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Supervisor of Instruction
Union College
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Union College
Bachelor of Arts - French
Eastern Kentucky University