ANGELA L. TWISS
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Award-Winning Educator with 24 years of experience. Passionate teacher and curriculum coordinator who served at the K-8 International Baccalaureate Coordinator, K-8 reading and writing facilitator, 2012 Southfield Teacher of the Year winner and Oakland County nominee. Extensive success with Science of Reading learning strategies. Enthusiastic curriculum developer with expertise in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and interdisciplinary units. Project Based Learning district ambassador. Has extensive background in initiating, developing, managing and leading curriculum, students and staff. Establishes a cooperative, productive working environment, where students and teachers are instructed in inquiry-based learning, utilizing formative assessments, balanced literacy, workshop model, and the Leader and Me Program. Focuses on SEL and technology integration in the classroom. Has demonstrated exemplary strategies for integrating and motivating learners of all abilities especially those with ASD. Leads the school and data review as testing coordinator.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher, Testing Coordinator & WebMaster
MCINTYRE ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - Current
- Drives student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Created weekly common assessments in all subjects that measure each students' success on weekly concepts and allow for re-teaching as needed on an individual basis.
- Communicates expectations and delivers a plan for action to improve weaknesses of individual students.
- Assists students in developing and accomplishing goals in reading and math.
- Schedules and directs field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Institutes SEL materials and strategies to help students thrive in post-covid classrooms.
- Integrates autistic students into regular classrooms and provides them with strategies to thrive.
- Keeps classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Operates and maintains school website.
- Manages testing for school buildings and leads data review.
IB Coordinator & Reading Workshop Facilitator
THOMPSON K-8 INTERNATIONAL
09.2012 - 06.2018
- International Baccalaureate World School offering a global curriculum that cultivates critical thinking and fosters inquiry.
- Leads International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Middle Years Program, serve in a literacy coach capacity, monitor testing as testing coordinator, design and instruct.
- Professional Development for teachers in reading, curriculum design, critical thinking strategies, and testing procedures.
- Plays key role in adopting and coaching teachers in school wide implementation of Reader’s Workshop in K-8 grades.
- Leads teacher coaching labs, instructing elementary and middle school teachers in best practice.
- Maintain, manage, integrate and analyze testing procedures, while serving as testing coordinator for MEAP and MAP assessments.
- Design and implement Professional Development for teachers in all components of IB program, reading instruction, curriculum design, critical thinking strategies, and testing procedures.
- Coordinates integration of single subject classes into core content areas.
- Leads bi-weekly professional learning community meetings to direct staff in management of IB and Reading Workshop programs.
- Served critical role on district’s QAR team for AdvancEd, identifying strengths and areas for growth in individual schools.
- Attended Summer Reading Workshop Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.
- Studied under direction of Lucy Calkins.
Literacy Coach
OAKLAND SCHOOLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Coached county area teachers in Reading and Writing Workshop Model
- Demonstrated lessons, developed curriculum maps, and led the county in literacy development
- Led a group of teachers to improve their craft in reading and writing
- Helped teachers focus their teaching, learning to model, provide guided and independent practice, and confer with students to assess learning, provide feedback and set goals.
- Directed “Inside Classrooms That Work” in-services for Oakland Schools, providing observation and conferring opportunities for county teachers to see best practice
Upper Elementary Teacher
SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2001 - 06.2012
- Created weekly common assessments in math that measure each students' success on weekly concepts and allow for re-teaching as needed on individual basis
- Instituted economic based classroom management system, rewarding students for positive behavior while learning economy based strategies
- Implemented record keeping system for individualized instruction in Reading and Writing, to help students set goals, assess their learning and communicate with parents
- Incorporated technology into content areas to enhance learning, providing distance learning opportunities, blogging, iPads, online research and smartboard usage
- Southfield Public Schools 2012 Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Nominated as 2012 Oakland County Teacher of the Year, for outstanding instruction in the classroom
- Coordinated school-wide activities to create a community of learners throughout the school, ran scholastic book fairs, family math night, and health fairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Reading Workshop Institute
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY08.2013
Specialist Degree, MA - Math & Social Studies
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI2004
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12.1999
Skills
- Engage students and
teachers - Reading and Writing
Workshop leader - Motivate reluctant learners
especially in reading and
writing - Teacher Coach
- Design curriculum plans
- Strong leadership skills
- Cultures of Thinking
Leader - Organizational skills
- Management expertise
- Interprets curriculum
- Directs professional
learning communities - Professional
development leader - Data collection
- Inquiry-based Instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Launches new programs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Textbook review & selection
- QAR team member
- Manages testing
- Mindfulness
- Website maintenance
- Visual Thinking strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Instructional Techniques & Strategies
- Diverse Audiences
- Small Group Leadership
- Standardized Tests Management and Strategies
- Google Slides
- Classroom Integration
- Common Core Standards
- Student Needs Assessments
- Class Management
- Evaluate Students
- Creative Questioning
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Accomplishments
- Awarded Southfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
- Science of Reading instructional strategies used within the classroom.
- Improved test scores by leading the training and implementation of Reader's and Writer's Workshop in the K-8 ELA classroom.
- Facilitated visible thinking strategies by implementing thinking routines during out regular professional development sessions.
- Professional development facilitator in many areas
- Spearheaded the IB Community Project focused on helping students develop and commit to a personal interest.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Achieved substantial classroom funding for many classrooms by introducing Donor's Choose and classroom grants for all classroom needs. This included training and mentoring other teachers to be successful.
- Oversaw testing coordination and preparation for 180 students.
- Collaborated with team of 40 staff members in the development of interdisciplinary units in all curriculum areas K-8.
- Earned "Michigan School and Government Credit Union Classroom Grant" in 2022.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members to understand, develop and implement the IB Program.
- Google Training Certified
- Leader In Me Certified
- Revamped classrooms with SEL techniques
- Small group and differentiated Instruction for all areas in person and virtually.
- Website maintenance
- Student teacher mentoring
- Galileo Leader
Technology Skills
- Google programs
- Clever apps
- Schoology
- Mi-Star
- Multiple curriculum websites in all content areas
- iReady
- NWEA
- Google Certified
- Microsoft Programs
Additional Information
Kimberly Beckwith, Principal
248-227-4483; kimberlybeckwith10@gmail.com
Dwayne Eason, Principal
313-623-6131; Eazee320@gmail.com
Kimberly Wilson-Smith, Teacher and Galileo Partner
313-333-4063; kj3666@yahoo.com
Ranya Croitori, Team Teacher
248-225-4825; croitori.ranya@gmail.com
Paula Lightsey, Principal
248-417-6121; paula.lightsey@southfieldk12.org
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher, Testing Coordinator & WebMaster
MCINTYRE ELEMENTARY
09.2018 - Current
IB Coordinator & Reading Workshop Facilitator
THOMPSON K-8 INTERNATIONAL
09.2012 - 06.2018
Literacy Coach
OAKLAND SCHOOLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
09.2012 - 06.2013
Upper Elementary Teacher
SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2001 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Reading Workshop Institute
Teachers College of Columbia University
Specialist Degree, MA - Math & Social Studies
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
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