Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Software
Interests
References
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Angelina Hammons

Angelina Hammons

Educator
Canton,MI

Summary

Organized educator who is successful at providing classroom structure and Restorative community for special needs children required to flourish in inclusive and general education academic settings. Certified and licensed in the state of Michigan and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management, lesson accommodations, and curriculum modifications for students. Consistently engaged in inquiry based learning as well as implementation of targeted action plans to enhance students' success. Provider of mentoring and teacher leadership strategies for colleagues desiring to improve instruction, planning, and overall pedagogy. Curriculum designer for students eligible to receive specialized services. Additionally, curriculum designer for upcoming private school launching with focus and emphasis on Restorative Practices and vocational training leading to certification upon graduation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Plymouth Canton Community, Schools
10.2018 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Designed curriculum based on eligible students' individual goals and objectives.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Engaged in Professional Learning Communities to ensure action plan and inquiry based learning process goals were being met.
  • Implemented Restorative Practices in the classroom along with participating team members to generate accountability, empathy, and self-reflection for students and staff members.

Special Education Teacher

National Heritage Academy
04.2017 - 09.2018

Special Education Teacher/Testing Accommodations Coordinator/Transition Coordinator

University Prep Science and Math High School
08.2013 - 04.2017

Teacher Assistant

Ann Arbor Public School District Extended, School
06.2013 - 07.2013

Online Teacher

LION, Learn it Online
, Maryland
03.2013 - 06.2013

Special Education Coordinator/Teacher

Center For Literacy And Creativity
Detroit, Michigan
02.2012 - 06.2013

Special Education Student Teacher

University Yes
09.2011 - 12.2011
  • 6th and 7th

Substitute Teacher/Instructional Technician, support specialist

Academy, Star International Academy
Detroit, Dearborn, MI
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Assignment as a special education professional focusing on students with moderate disabilities participating in full inclusion setting.

Music Teacher

Pierre Toussaint Academy
Detroit, MI
01.2004 - 01.2006

Teacher, Secondary English/Music Teacher

Westside
01.2001 - 01.2004

Education

Master of Science - Education Leadership

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Education Special Education - Cross Categorical Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2008 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
08.1994 - 05.1999

MTTC: Learning Disability Certified - undefined

01.2013 - Current

Restorative Practices Certified - undefined

CPI Certified - undefined

Skills

Conflict resolution techniques

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Affiliations

National Education Association NEA

Michigan Educators Association MEA

Software

Microsoft Office (all applications)

Google (Drive, Applications, Add-On's)

Interests

Research to maintain teacher attrition

Curriculum Design

Research Instructional Strategies

Special Education

Teacher Coaching/Mentoring

References

Professional References

Michelle Ring, Title I English Teacher at Michigan Technology Academy (586) 383-9542

Andrea Eby, Speech and Language Pathologist at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (313) 350-9525

Lauren Evans, Cognitive Impairment Special Education Teacher at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (734) 716-9462

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Plymouth Canton Community, Schools
10.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Education Leadership

Walden University
08.2018 - 03.2020

Special Education Teacher

National Heritage Academy
04.2017 - 09.2018

Special Education Teacher/Testing Accommodations Coordinator/Transition Coordinator

University Prep Science and Math High School
08.2013 - 04.2017

Teacher Assistant

Ann Arbor Public School District Extended, School
06.2013 - 07.2013

Online Teacher

LION, Learn it Online
03.2013 - 06.2013

MTTC: Learning Disability Certified - undefined

01.2013 - Current

Special Education Coordinator/Teacher

Center For Literacy And Creativity
02.2012 - 06.2013

Special Education Student Teacher

University Yes
09.2011 - 12.2011

Master of Education Special Education - Cross Categorical Special Education

Grand Canyon University
08.2008 - 12.2011

Substitute Teacher/Instructional Technician, support specialist

Academy, Star International Academy
01.2006 - 01.2011

Music Teacher

Pierre Toussaint Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006

Teacher, Secondary English/Music Teacher

Westside
01.2001 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Bethel University
08.1994 - 05.1999

Restorative Practices Certified - undefined

CPI Certified - undefined

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