Welcome to my Professional Development Portfolio!
Thank you for considering me as you search for a qualified teacher to fill a role at your school. In the tabs section, you will notice that I have included my philosophy to education and classroom management plan, sample lesson plans, and ways that I would incorporate technology into my lessons.
Angelalyn Pelfrey
Objective
To serve as a dedicated Language Arts educator and leader in a middle school or high school collaborating in a vibrant professional learning community.
To serve as a dedicated Language Arts educator and leader in a middle school or high school collaborating in a vibrant professional learning community.
Highlights
- Experience in an Urban setting
- Masters of Science in Education
- Excellent time management
- Instructional best practices
- Effective classroom management
Experience
Kimpton Middle School, Stow, OH – Student Teaching
1/2015-5/2015
Grade 8 Language Arts – Developed student-centered units focusing on writing as a process and literature.
National Inventor’s Hall of Fame S.T.E.M. Middle School, Akron, Ohio - Learning Coach, 8th grade
9/2014-12/2014
Grade 8 Language Arts – Developed and implemented an effective classroom management plan to teach Junior Achievement lessons.
Barberton High School - Collaborative Teacher, 10th grade
1/2014-5/2014
Grade 10 English – Established literature circle approach to create self-motivated readers. Student writing process flourished through writer’s workshop methodology.
Education
The University of Akron
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, May 2015, Overall GPA 4.0
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2007
Skills
Plan Development--Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Technology Integration--Increased student participation by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Student-Centered Unit Planning--Developed mid-semester evaluation on instruction based on the students progress and developed a new plan for the subsequent lessons on the needs of the students.
Kimpton Middle School, Stow, OH – Student Teaching
1/2015-5/2015
Grade 8 Language Arts – Developed student-centered units focusing on writing as a process and literature.
- Design collaborative, authentic learning activities for students
- Generate interactive formative assessments for students using personal technology
- Evaluate student essays, assessments, and assignments
- Integrate technology into lessons
- Create lessons that enable students to make inferences and think critically
National Inventor’s Hall of Fame S.T.E.M. Middle School, Akron, Ohio - Learning Coach, 8th grade
9/2014-12/2014
Grade 8 Language Arts – Developed and implemented an effective classroom management plan to teach Junior Achievement lessons.
- Incorporated authentic activities into lessons to enhance learning
- Facilitated classroom discussion based on Junior Achievement lessons
Barberton High School - Collaborative Teacher, 10th grade
1/2014-5/2014
Grade 10 English – Established literature circle approach to create self-motivated readers. Student writing process flourished through writer’s workshop methodology.
- Co-created units for literature circle, persuasive essay, and Shakespeare
- Planned and taught lessons for small groups and a whole group
- Provided remedial help for struggling readers
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students’ word processing and research skills
- Used social media to inform the community about the collaboration between the University of Akron and Barberton High School
Education
The University of Akron
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, May 2015, Overall GPA 4.0
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2007
Skills
Plan Development--Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Technology Integration--Increased student participation by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Student-Centered Unit Planning--Developed mid-semester evaluation on instruction based on the students progress and developed a new plan for the subsequent lessons on the needs of the students.