ANGEL M LAWSHEA
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher and training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
South San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio , United States
2022.08 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped over 100 students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
4th Grade Math Teacher
Harmony School Of Innovation
San Antonio , TX
2021.09 - Current
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
- Used current software programs and software to assist in instruction of various parts of syllabus.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
5th Grade Teacher
SAISD Hirsch
San Antonio , TX
2019.08 - 2020.09
- Created and enforced a child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Taught students to exercise problem-solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of22 students.
5th Grade Subject Expert Teacher Science
Basis North Central
San Antonio , TX
2018.04 - 2019.08
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Mentored and counseled 20 students with adjustment and academic problems
Youth Outreach Educator
Bexar County AgriLife
San Antonio , Texas
2017.04 - 2018.04
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills such as conflict management, earth preservation, wildlife management, science lessons on energy
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development
Senior Technical Support Representative
Aetna, San Antonio
San Antonio, United States , United States
2015.08 - 2017.05
- Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct peers and advocates in a variety of ways
- Led a class and assisted with curriculum development
- Co-trained a group from Costa Rica on ECHS
- Honored with the Crew Comrade Award, and served as Captain over a 3-month tenure
- Experienced Trainer to advocates in a variety of work-groups
Senior Customer Support Representative II/Trainer
Aerotek and Medtronic Diabetes, San Antonio
San Antonio , Texas
2012.11 - 2015.08
- Educated, trained, and assisted with the professional development of call center staff
- Trained sensor class for new hires after pump completion Mentored new hires and served as co-team member on new hire training classes (soft landing, etc.)
- Quickly assimilated new product learning, allowing for senior customer assistance on diabetes management and durable medical equipment
- Assisted with R&D initiatives and projects designed to improve service and staff training
- As a self-managed decision-maker, continued to mentor colleagues on meeting customer service goals in a high-volume customer call center
- Managed 30-50 calls per day, dealing with education and care of diabetes patients
- Managed extensive senior level calls
- Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant\'s progress
Paraprofessional Substitute Teacher
Brownfield Middle School/BISD
Brownfield , Texas
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Taught and managed daily curriculum for classes of 15 special needs children at the middle school level.
- As a result of top recommendations by peer professionals, promoted to full-time position at a regular Teacher\'s salary.
- Key Facilitator regarding testing, performance evaluations, record keeping, and the accurate placement of students due to progressive learning.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Improved student\'s analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Human Resources, Management, Psychology and Counseling
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO2017
Skills
- Conflict management
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Course material development
- Tutoring and after school help
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Excellent classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Elementary education
- Standardized testing techniques
- Innovative lesson planning
- Title I knowledge
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Student assessment and achievement
- Group Discussion Facilitation
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the year at Harmony Public Schools" in 2022.
- Collaborated with team of teachers all across San Antonio in the development of many Youth Outreach Educator Programs
Additional Information
Preparing for exam certification in Science 4-8. Attended 2019 Summer Teaching Institute at St. Johns College for Philosophy and Theology with additional pedagogy training.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
South San Antonio Independent School District
2022.08 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher
Harmony School Of Innovation
2021.09 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
SAISD Hirsch
2019.08 - 2020.09
5th Grade Subject Expert Teacher Science
Basis North Central
2018.04 - 2019.08
Youth Outreach Educator
Bexar County AgriLife
2017.04 - 2018.04
Senior Technical Support Representative
Aetna, San Antonio
2015.08 - 2017.05
Senior Customer Support Representative II/Trainer
Aerotek and Medtronic Diabetes, San Antonio
2012.11 - 2015.08
Paraprofessional Substitute Teacher
Brownfield Middle School/BISD
2011.08 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Human Resources, Management, Psychology and Counseling
Colorado Technical University
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