Angelica M. Cardona
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Highly qualified master teacher with 15+ years experience creating student-centered culturally responsive history curriculum with an eye to the future. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing a broad range of effective instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Consummate collaborator enjoys working cooperatively with fellow educators to create robust relevant learning experiences for students. Encouraging and motivational multi-faceted professional committed to conducting professional development on current instructional techniques and trends in education. A life long learner with an unwavering devotion to the education of all children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean, Restorative Practices & Conflict Resolution
Queens High School Of Teaching
09.2021 - Current
- Integrate restorative practices into school community through faculty training and student-centered programming which resulted in improved tone and culture.
- Create inclusive processes that engage all stakeholders resulting in increase in deliberation and communication within school community.
- Conduct mediations and implement various other tools as means of conflict resolution in building.
- Support/ Manage student behavior and attendance; promote safe, equitable learning environment; and facilitate accountability within school community.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create personalized plans for struggling students.
- Facilitate weekly staff meetings to gain and provide actionable feedback on impact of restorative practices on tone and culture of school building.
Lead History Teacher
Queens High School Of Teaching
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Created culturally responsive student-centered curriculum for Global History, American History, American Government and Economics which resulted in 50% increase in mastery pass rates on respective regents exams.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for history teachers on various instructional techniques including: project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, correlating current events to class content which improved teacher observation rating substantially.
- Coordinator of Civics For All partnership for two years including establishing Mikvah Challenge as senior capstone project, facilitating voter registration drives for 11th and 12th grades and creating Participatory Budgeting elective.
- Awarded grants with community organizations to create interdisciplinary educational experiences for students resulting in highest mastery pass rates on regents across content areas.
- Partnered with News Literacy Project to create interdisciplinary units and experiences for each grade to build and hone media literacy skills and increase civic engagement throughout high school.
- Collaborated with fellow history teachers to move from chronological approach to history to thematic approach to history resulting in increased Global Regents Exam Scores pass rate to 85%
- Created and facilitated writing-intensive Participation in Government debate curriculum as means of improving college-readiness and civic engagement amongst seniors
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
History Teacher
The Queens High School of Teaching
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Created culturally responsive student-centered lessons in Global History, American History, American Government and Economics.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in history.
- Collaborated with associates and department leaders to coordinate best instruction practices.
- Served on academic and administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
- Supervised undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship and research work to solidify skills needed for work after graduation.
American History Teacher, Law Academy
Susan B. Anthony Middle School IS 238
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Taught student-centered inquiry-based 7th and 8th grade U.S History Curriculum using multicultural perspective.
- Created and implemented Law Related Education curriculum to increase student engagement, improve students’ critical thinking skills and analytical writing skills.
- Assisted in grant writing to acquire additional funding for various school programs and projects.
- Conducted research on historical topics to supplement courses that lacked up to date resources.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student progress and provide feedback on learning objectives.
ERISA/ Employee Benefits Attorney
Pillsbury Winthrop LLP
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Projected and evaluated client compliance with EGTRRA
- Researched and drafted legal and advisory memoranda on various complex ERISA issues including; top-hat plan design, international treatment of US based stock options, plans expenses versus settlor expenses, ERISA preemption of state law and other plan qualification issues.
- Drafted and reviewed incentive stock option plans, 401(k) plans, and other welfare plans.
- Drafted advisory memoranda to clients regarding organization and structure of fiduciary committees, investment committees, and compensation committees.
- Assisted in recruitment and diversity efforts for law firm.
Education
Master of Science - School Building Leader/ School District Leader
Touro College of Educational Leadership
New York, NY06.2018
Master of Science - Education
Queens College Graduate School of Education
Queens06.2005
J.D. -
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
New York, NY06.2000
Master of Science - Political Science & Journalism
Rutgers College, State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick06.1993
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Collaborator
- Facilitator
- Community Outreach
- Partnership
- Educational Administration
- Education Digital Platforms
- Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Positive Learning Environment
- Life Long Learner
Accomplishments
New York City Teaching Fellow
Grant Winner, Young Audiences New York (3years)
Finalist, News Literacy Project Educator of the Year
Coordinator, Civics For All Partnership
Lead History Teacher
Dean of Restorative Practices & Conflict Resolution
Certification
NYS School Building Leader Emergency Covid-19 Certificate June 2021
NYS Teacher Certification Social Studies 7-12 September 2006 Education
Timeline
Dean, Restorative Practices & Conflict Resolution
Queens High School Of Teaching
09.2021 - Current
Lead History Teacher
Queens High School Of Teaching
09.2015 - 06.2021
History Teacher
The Queens High School of Teaching
09.2005 - 06.2015
American History Teacher, Law Academy
Susan B. Anthony Middle School IS 238
09.2003 - 06.2005
ERISA/ Employee Benefits Attorney
Pillsbury Winthrop LLP
09.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Science - School Building Leader/ School District Leader
Touro College of Educational Leadership
Master of Science - Education
Queens College Graduate School of Education
J.D. -
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Master of Science - Political Science & Journalism
Rutgers College, State University of New Jersey
NYS School Building Leader Emergency Covid-19 Certificate June 2021
NYS Teacher Certification Social Studies 7-12 September 2006 Education
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