Vangela Crowe
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher and an innate and erudite leader with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Visionary. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Enthusiastic. Versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over 25 years of experience in academic landscape, with expertise in academic achievement. Over 30 years of successful athletic experience in most sports.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Irvington Public Schools
Irvington, New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Newark Public Schools
Newark, New Jersey
01.1998 - 06.2024
- Coach of Athletics for Newark Public Schools
- Playwright for New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- ELA teacher
- Pandemic Response, Member
- School Improvement Panel Member
- Lead teacher (8 years)
- New teacher mentor (8 years)
- Individual Student Data Tracking (Formative and Summative)
- Member of the I&RS team (4 years)
- Daily Formative Assessments implemented and assisted teachers to implement
- Assist in developing Action Plans for teachers
- Daily discussion on classroom procedures, management, teaching and learning
- Lesson planning
- Differentiation and tailoring instruction to the student’s needs
- Implementing technology into the classroom
- Taught after school educational programs
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher
Peoples Prep Charter
Newark, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- ELA Test prep for High School Seniors
Head Basketball Coach
Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
09.1995 - 06.2017
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games and events.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Playwright
Self/NJPAC
Newark, New Jersey
06.2015 - Current
Education
Master’s Degree - Education Administration & Supervision
National University
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism
Rutgers University
Diploma - Vocal Music
Arts High School
Skills
- Budgeting
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Observations and Assessments
- Parent and Student Communication
- School Improvements Planning
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Instructional Leadership
- Equity and Debt
Accomplishments
- Highest student growth on state assessment in the school for ELA, grades 7 and 8 (2019)
- Highest percentage of passing on state assessments in ELA, grade 7 and 8 in the school (2019)
Additional Information
- Accomplishments , Rutgers Newark Athletic Hall of Fame for basketball (2006) Newark Hall of Fame (2018)
- Recommendations Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Irvington Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Peoples Prep Charter
02.2022 - Current
Playwright
Self/NJPAC
06.2015 - Current
Teacher
Newark Public Schools
01.1998 - 06.2024
Head Basketball Coach
Newark Public Schools
09.1995 - 06.2017
Master’s Degree - Education Administration & Supervision
National University
Bachelor’s Degree - Journalism
Rutgers University
Diploma - Vocal Music
Arts High School
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