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Catherine Angello

Humble,TX

Summary

Innovative Professional Development Specialist determined to maximize teacher performance by identifying and facilitating training needs. Offering a 12+ year background conducting trainings, determining training needs and carrying out needs assessments. Organized and personable individual proficient in Instructional Coaching.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrator/Campus Testing Coordinator

Spring ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2019 - Current
  • Conduct professional development and training for all testing assessments
  • Coordinate planning and administration of statewide assessments
  • Supervise teachers and staff in local testing and state testing
  • Successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously to assist administrative team

Administrator/Instructional Specialist

Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Coached 25+ teachers to develop their capacity to reflect upon practice, generate ideas and increase professional self-awareness
  • Reviewed and updated Campus Improvement Plan
  • Trained grade level TEKS to administrators and teachers and how they are integrated within the curriculum
  • Coordinated planning, conducted training and administration of statewide assessment programs
  • Trained staff in interpretation and reporting of state and local assessments

Literacy Coach K-5/Teacher

Spring ISD
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Supported administrative team and teachers through implementation of scientifically based reading programs, instructional strategies, and reading assessments
  • Collected data, analyzed results, and reported findings to impact instructional practices
  • Provided ongoing staff development to array of audiences
  • Implemented coaching cycle with educators (pre-conference, observation, modeling, side-by-side
    coaching, and reflection)
  • Facilitated the implementation of Guided Reading, conducted observations and provided ongoing feedback to teachers related to instruction

Assistant Principal/Teacher Specialist

Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Lead and evaluated implementation of literacy program for all students including Dual Language, Special Ed and other populations
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, and orientated new staff for campus positions
  • Planned, assigned, and appraised performance of assigned faculty and 10+ teachers in all content areas with T-TESS appraisal system
  • Lead implementation and evaluation of Positive Behavior Supports
  • Developed, reviewed, revised and provided updates to Campus Improvement Plan in conjunction with Campus Leadership Team

Mentor Teacher/K-1st Grade

Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
  • Classroom served as model for Guided Reading and Literacy Centers/Stations
  • Conducted professional development on Phonics and Phonemic Awareness

Regional Reading Specialist

Louisiana Department of Education
Shreveport, LA
10.2006 - 10.2011
  • Provided professional development for 5 school districts in areas of Early Childhood, Response to Intervention, Literacy and Classroom Management at state, district and campus level
  • Updated Superintendents of local school systems from assigned Regional Service Center, on regular basis, regarding services and current issues
  • Assisted Principals with development of School Improvement Plans using state and campus data
  • Provided leadership and oversight on state and federal guidelines on district and campus level

Reading District Coordinator

NFISD
Houston, Texas
10.2003 - 10.2006
  • Supervised Reading First Team that included 6 Literacy Coaches, 5 Intervention Teachers, and a Reading First secretary in conjunction with Principals
  • Facilitated development and implementation of 90-minute Reading Block for district
  • Scheduled Reading professional development for K-3 and special education teachers, coaches, district-level staff, and principals
  • Implemented a Response to Intervention that included ongoing monitoring and communication to all stakeholders to ensure that students were reading on grade level
  • Implemented new literacy program (Open Court) for all elementary campuses

21st Century After-School Site Coordinator/Teacher

North Forest ISD
Houston, Texas
08.1996 - 08.2003
  • Managed $120,000 budget under 21st Community Learning Center grant
  • Supervised 15+ teachers and consultants in after-school program
  • Established and oversaw implementation of community partnerships
  • Set educational standards and goals, established policies, procedures, and programs

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

Texas Southern University

Skills

  • Instructional Coaching
  • Response to Intervention
  • Professional Development
  • Balanced Literacy
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Training and development

Certification

  • Texas Certificate, Principal (EC-12)
  • Texas Teacher Certificate, Elementary Reading (1-8)
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (1-8)

Timeline

Administrator/Campus Testing Coordinator

Spring ISD
08.2019 - Current

Administrator/Instructional Specialist

Spring ISD
08.2018 - 08.2019

Literacy Coach K-5/Teacher

Spring ISD
08.2016 - 07.2018

Assistant Principal/Teacher Specialist

Houston ISD
01.2013 - 01.2016

Mentor Teacher/K-1st Grade

Houston ISD
07.2012 - 07.2013

Regional Reading Specialist

Louisiana Department of Education
10.2006 - 10.2011

Reading District Coordinator

NFISD
10.2003 - 10.2006

21st Century After-School Site Coordinator/Teacher

North Forest ISD
08.1996 - 08.2003

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration

Texas Southern University
Catherine Angello