Dr. Angelia Watkins
San Diego,CA
Summary
I have learned that transformation begins with the leader through a firm belief system and honest self-reflection. Through reflection, I am able to communicate my vision, keep student achievement the center focus, create an environment of shared decision-making, invest in the strengths of my team and colleagues, value the partnership of all stakeholders and embrace equity and diversity.
"The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." Ray Kroc.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
University Supervisor
San Diego State University College Of Education
5500 Campanile Drive SD Ca. 92182
08.2021 - Current
- Supporting teacher candidates as they complete their student teaching requirements.
- Support includes, but not limited to, feedback on lesson planning, assessments development, building student engagement etc.
- As part of the coaching process, conduct in-person lesson observations.
- Provide feedback on instructional strategy implementation through pre and post conferences.
Principal
San Diego Unified School District
10050 Avenida Magnifica SD Ca. 92131
10.2018 - Current
- As the instructional leader, I work side by side with my teachers, as coach/collaborator and thought partner as they implement specific instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Special Education Program Manager
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street SD Ca. 92103
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaboration with site administration, teachers, students and families, related to Special Education policies and procedures
- Collaborate with multiple departments to support school sites through Professional Development in the areas of instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment and case management
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students with IEPs
- Conferred and resolved IEP education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
Special Education Site Administrator
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal St. SD Ca. 92103
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Vice Principal
San Diego Unified School District
4777 Imperial Avenue, SD., CA. 92113
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Special Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
4345 54th St. SD., CA. 92115
08.2009 - 04.2014
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with disabilities.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Ed.D. - Doctoral Program Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2017
K-12 Administrative Credential - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2007
Skills
- Build positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Leadership Development/System Thinker
- Understanding of Special Education policies and procedures
- Development of IEPs
- Providing Feedback
- Teacher Observation
- Providing Guidance
- Instructional Practices
- Problem-Solving
- Educational Programs
- Budget planning/operations
Timeline
University Supervisor
San Diego State University College Of Education
08.2021 - Current
Principal
San Diego Unified School District
10.2018 - Current
Special Education Program Manager
San Diego Unified School District
07.2017 - 10.2018
Special Education Site Administrator
San Diego Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
Vice Principal
San Diego Unified School District
04.2014 - 08.2015
Special Education Specialist
San Diego Unified School District
08.2009 - 04.2014
Ed.D. - Doctoral Program Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
K-12 Administrative Credential - Educational Administration
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University