Angela Newman
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 25 years of diverse experience in formal and informal settings. Passionate about fostering lifelong learners through curiosity, creativity, and connection. Expertise in home education enables the design of engaging, individualized learning plans while nurturing a positive and supportive environment. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and effective communication, consistently delivering reliable and adaptable teaching strategies that enhance student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Home Educator
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Successfully educated my 4 children and 1 foster/kin child for 12+yrs, Employed best-practices of Universal Design to meet each child's learning styles and needs, utilizing the Classical & Charlotte Mason Philosophy of Education
Forest School Director
Self-employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Director & coordinator of a weekly outdoor learning group, ages 4-12.
- communications, logistics, collaborated with parents
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for program operations.
Playschool Organizer
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Co-Founder/Director of a weekly morning playschool -learning through multi-sensory, guided learning & play-based activities for children &their care-givers ages 18 mths - 6yrs.
Elementary Educator
Jarvis Community Christian School
09.2002 - 04.2006
- Department Lead for Junior Grades implementing Language Arts “Four-Blocks”, a systematic, multilevel approach
- Taught core subjects of Gr. 5 math, science, technology, and history.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, including clubs and field trips that expanded learning beyond the classroom walls (Student Council, Choir, Choral Speaking, Battle of the Books)
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication regarding student progress and upcoming events via newsletters, emails, and conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business & English
Redeemer University College
Ancaster, ON05-2001
Bachelor of Christian Education - Dean's Honor List
Redeemer University College
Ancaster, ON05-2002
Educational Therapy -level 1 -
National Institute For Learning Development
Waterloo07-2026
Skills
Effective literacy methods
- Responsive teaching strategies
- Art integration
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Supportive learning atmosphere
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Strong organizational abilities
- First aid certification
- Child development psychology
Certification
- Emergency First Aid + Level C CPR + AED Training (2026)
- Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) - Certified by EQAO (2026)
- WHMIS trained (2025)
- Vulnerable Sector (Oct. 2025) & Criminal Record (Dec. 2025)
Timeline
Forest School Director
Self-employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
Home Educator
01.2011 - 01.2024
Playschool Organizer
01.2007 - 01.2011
Elementary Educator
Jarvis Community Christian School
09.2002 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Business & English
Redeemer University College
Bachelor of Christian Education - Dean's Honor List
Redeemer University College
Educational Therapy -level 1 -
National Institute For Learning Development