Anica Armstrong
Buena Park,California
Summary
Experienced educator with over 4 years of classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, assessment strategies, and student engagement. Proven leader serving as UTLA Cluster Leader and CAP Coordinator, with a strong commitment to collaboration, equity, and academic excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cluster Leader
Utla
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - Current
- Represented educators and facilitated communication between staff and leadership.
- Supported advocacy efforts and professional collaboration across school sites.
- Facilitated effective communication to keep cluster educators informed of district developments, UTLA meetings, and key initiatives.
Teacher
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered differentiated instruction to address the diverse academic and learning needs of all students.
- Successfully supported a highly diverse student population to achieve strong academic outcomes.
- Created a positive, collaborative classroom culture that encouraged student engagement and teamwork.
- Designed and executed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and instructional goals.
CAP Coordinator
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for services and supplies.
- Created detailed event timelines, tracking all phases of planning and execution.
- Gathered feedback from participants to improve future events and planning processes.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented individualized instructional strategies to support student growth across varying ability levels.
- Navigated the challenges of a diverse classroom environment to drive measurable student achievement.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that promoted collaboration and mutual respect.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum objectives and student needs.
Teacher
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
Los Angeles, California
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Differentiated instruction to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of all learners.
- Leveraged culturally responsive teaching practices to support success within a diverse student population.
- Established a supportive classroom environment that fostered collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
- Developed and implemented standards-based lesson plans to advance instructional outcomes.
Education
Master Of Arts (MA) - Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Communication
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2020
Skills
- Planning
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Formula One
- Football
- Pickleball
Timeline
Cluster Leader
Utla
06.2024 - Current
Teacher
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
08.2023 - Current
CAP Coordinator
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
LAUSD
08.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher
Gerald A. Lawson STEAM Academy
04.2021 - 06.2022
Master Of Arts (MA) - Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Communication
Chapman University