Angelica Cloys
TEHACHAPI
Summary
Dedicated 5th Grade Teacher with expertise in student engagement and collaborative learning. Proven success in classroom management and lesson planning to foster positive educational outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Tehachapi Unified School District
Tehachapi
08.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to support diverse learning styles and improve academic outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to foster a supportive home-school connection for student success.
- Developed classroom management strategies that promoted positive behavior and a respectful learning atmosphere.
Online Teacher
Heartland Charter School
Tehachapi
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Facilitated interactive virtual classes using Zoom and Google Classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed engaging online curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Analyzed data to identify areas for academic improvement and intervention strategies.
- Organized professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness and technology integration.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, showing empathy and providing support to promote their emotional well-being alongside academic success.
- Promoted digital literacy among students by integrating relevant software tools into coursework, preparing them for future educational or career pursuits in the digital age.
Online Teacher
CAVA
Tehachapi
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Boosted student retention rates by developing a clear and concise curriculum tailored to individual learning abilities.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for online instruction.
- Coached students in individual completion of personal projects, connecting with subject matter experts and creating favorable and enriching memories while building skills.
- Wrote tests with fairness and rigor, tailoring to focus on key unit objectives and essential concepts.
- Implemented innovative strategies for assessing students'' progress, resulting in improved academic performance across the board.
- Graded assignments and attributed letter grades to students for performance on assignments of varying complexity and difficulty.
- Adhered to standards established by institutional leadership, supporting unit objectives while infusing creativity into lessons.
- Streamlined communication with parents through regular updates, ensuring they were informed about their child''s progress and achievements.
- Designed field-based, individually led field trips and associated assignments to further enrich student experience.
- Tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.
5th Grade Teacher
Mojave Unified School District
Mojave, CA
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in instructional delivery and classroom management.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction for optimal learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State Bakersfield
Bakersfield06.2009
Supplemental Credential in Math - Math
University of Riverside
Riverside03.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Long Beach State
Long Beach 05.2005
Skills
- Science instruction
- Teaching mathematics
- Assessment strategies
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- Student motivation
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Multitasking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Tehachapi Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Online Teacher
Heartland Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Online Teacher
CAVA
08.2013 - 06.2017
5th Grade Teacher
Mojave Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2013
Supplemental Credential in Math - Math
University of Riverside
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
California State Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Long Beach State