Angela L. White
Lynwood,IL
Summary
Highly motivated educator with significant administrative and teaching experience serving students, parents and staff in challenging inner-city communities; Goal-oriented and results-driven approach to school improvement: Effective in promoting a supportive and positive learning environment
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Sherwood Elementary School
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Analyzed data collected to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Led the instructional leadership team in developing the school improvement plan
- Served as school-wide testing coordinator
Classroom Teacher
Benjamin E Mays Academy
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Provide quality instruction in a self-contained classroom using Common Core Standards
- Collaborate with grade level colleagues for instructional planning and execution
- Serve as grade level teacher team leader
- Serve as MTSS lead
Education Support Specialist/Teacher
Benjamin E. Mays Academy
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted daily informal pop-ins and provided immediately feedback to teachers for instructional improvement
- Monitored and provided lesson plan and grade book feedback with emphasis on differentiated instruction
- Co-facilitated principal-directed teacher team and ILT meetings
- Collaborated with administrative team to write and secure grant for after school programming (OST)
- Collaborated with administrative team to plan and facilitate school-wide walk throughs to identify strengths and areas of growth
- Conducted data-driven instruction conferences with teachers
- Assisted in monitoring individual teacher and school-wide action plans for fidelity of implementation
- Taught Social Emotional Learning (Second Step –Curriculum) to K-8 students
- Instructed 5th grade self–contained class (April -June 2017)
Assistant Principal
Benjamin E. Mays Academy
Chicago, Illinois
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Led culture/climate team in developing, implementing and monitoring MTSS Tier 1 School-Wide Behavior Support Plan
- Conducted daily informal pop-ins and provided immediately feedback to teachers which led to instructional improvement in targeted areas
- Co-facilitated data-driven instruction conferences with teacher and monitored teacher action plans
- Led ILT in CIWP development, implementation and monitoring
- Conducted formal and informal REACH observations
- Utilized restorative justice practices to address student behavior issues
- Monitored and provided lesson plan and grade book feedback
- Planned and organized school-wide Spelling Bee
Principal
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Chicago, IL
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Secured key community partnerships (Family Focus, Children's Research Triangle, WES, Chicago Psychoanalysis Institute) to support social emotional learning which yielded behavior improvement for some at-risk students
- Developed and implemented a differentiated professional development plan for teachers which helped to maximize effectiveness in instructional practice
- Applied for and Awarded $10,000 "Fidelity Grant" used to create an SEL classroom with instructional resources as as well a trained therapist
- Engaged teachers in internal walk throughs and action research to improve instruction
- Implemented ST Math Initiative which helped to improve intermediate math scores on standardized tests
- Featured on CBS' "Someone You Should Know" highlighting progression from student to principal at Holmes Elementary School
Assistant Principal
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Chicago, IL
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Planned and presented professional development to staff in literacy and SEL
- Implemented the CPS Student Code of Conduct using Restorative Justice
- Conducted formal and informal classroom observations
- Chaired the School Improvement planning committee and Leadership Team
- Monitored all After School and Summer Programming
- Coordinated programs with community partners
Intermediate Literacy Coordinator
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Chicago, IL
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Completed two year Literacy Coordinator Training through University of Chicago’s Urban School Initiative
- Provided critical support in balanced literacy instruction in the intermediate grades
- Conducted informal classroom observations and debriefed with teachers
- Helped to write and secure Reading First Grant
Classroom Teacher (2nd, 3rd, 5th Grade)
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Chicago, IL
02.1992 - 06.2002
- Highlighted in ISBE's Meet the Challenge Video Series on Effective Teaching Practices
- Served as a demonstration class for Math Trailblazers Curriculum – TIMS (Teaching Integrated Math and Science)
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Excellent writing skills
- REACH Certified
- Trained in PBIS and CHAMPS
- Strong knowledge in CIWP Planning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and reliable
- Proactive Leader
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Sherwood Elementary School
07.2022 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher
Benjamin E Mays Academy
09.2017 - 06.2022
Education Support Specialist/Teacher
Benjamin E. Mays Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Benjamin E. Mays Academy
03.2014 - 08.2016
Principal
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
07.2009 - 06.2013
Assistant Principal
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Intermediate Literacy Coordinator
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
09.2002 - 06.2005
Classroom Teacher (2nd, 3rd, 5th Grade)
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
02.1992 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
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