Angela Dorman
English Teacher at Parish Episcopal School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified T-TESS Evaluator
Texas Education AgencyDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
English and Humanities Certification
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Principal Certification, EC-12
Texas Education Agency -
Teaching Certification, 6-12 Secondary English
Texas Education Agency
Experience
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Parish Episcopal School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Teacher
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2020 - Present
********** ON LEVEL INSTRUCTION ********** Teach grades 9-12 students in proficient written and spoken English language comprehension by preparing classroom lectures to foster a deep understanding of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Prepare coursework, facilitate engaging activities, and assign homework designed to advance student’s knowledge of the English language and critical thinking skills. Attend faculty meetings to promote course curriculum enhancements and discuss programming to motivate students in subject area and proper use the English language. Monitor student progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with school staff to facilitate effective classroom management and positive student engagement. ********** STUDENTS WITH ACCOMMODATIONS ********** Identify students with accommodative needs and provide designated support services such as sign language interpreters; extended time for students with fine motor limitations, visual impairments, or learning disabilities; early syllabus; advance notice of assignments; large-print books and worksheets; alternative assignments; examples of correctly completed work; and teacher’s notes. Some examples of provided technological accommodations include computerized text-to-speech systems for students with visual impairments or Dyslexia, trackballs, and alternative keyboards. Show less
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Mesquite Independent School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Advanced Academic Specialist
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2015 - 2020
Advanced Academic Specialist for West Mesquite High School charged with conception of a rigorous college bound culture for all students as well as the design of innovative instructional techniques to produce high-yield scores and college-readiness. Facilitated advanced course curriculum and staff accountability strategies to promote content comprehension and challenge thinking processes throughout the curriculum; Composed progress reports. Provide STAAR Test Tutoring to develop students for progression to the next grade level and ultimately high school graduation. Designed program-specific marketing materials for recruitment and retention. Show less
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Dallas Public School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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AP English Lead Teacher
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2003 - 2015
Dedicated leader for Dallas Public Schools with exceptional communication, instructional leadership, and professional coaching skills which produced a proven track record of success in guiding educator development.Drove programming that yielded 200+ point increases in PSAT/SAT scores which helped more Dallas Public School students pass the AP Exam than in any other urban school district in the state of Texas.Researched new language teaching methods and actively participate with the College Board to advance all students, with particular attention to minority students, access and opportunities for equitable achievement towards college.Contributing writer for AP English Language Composition and Exam descriptions for the College Board.Wrote the on-level and AP English language curriculum for Dallas Public Schools from 2005-2015. Show less
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Director, PSAT/SAT Superintendent Scholarship Program
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2003 - 2005
Directed the award winning PSAT/SAT Superintendent Scholarship Program from 2003-2005 which produced record-breaking AP exam scores in urban Dallas Public Schools and overall pass rates in Texas.
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On Level and AP English Teacher
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Apr 1992 - Aug 2003
********** ON LEVEL INSTRUCTION **********Teach grades 9-12 students in proficient written and spoken English language comprehension by preparing classroom lectures to foster a deep understanding of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure.Prepare coursework, facilitate engaging activities, and assign homework designed to advance student’s knowledge of the English language and critical thinking skills.Attend faculty meetings to promote course curriculum enhancements and discuss programming to motivate students in subject area and proper use the English language.Monitor student progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with school staff to facilitate effective classroom management and positive student engagement.Provide STAAR Test Tutoring to develop students for progression to the next grade level and ultimately high school graduation.********** STUDENTS WITH ACCOMMODATIONS **********Identify students with accommodative needs and provide designated support services such as sign language interpreters; extended time for students with fine motor limitations, visual impairments, or learning disabilities; early syllabus; advance notice of assignments; large-print books and worksheets; alternative assignments; examples of correctly completed work; and teacher’s notes.Some examples of provided technological accommodations include computerized text-to-speech systems for students with visual impairments or Dyslexia, trackballs, and alternative keyboards. Show less
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Dallas College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct English Instructor
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2000 - 2001
Taught English 101 as an adjunct instructor at Eastfield Community College, acclimating students to college-level instruction, collaborating with cross-campus departments, and providing classroom accommodations for students with disabilities. Adhered to the faculty handbook, policies and procedures, instructional methods for collegiate learners, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Taught English 101 as an adjunct instructor at Eastfield Community College, acclimating students to college-level instruction, collaborating with cross-campus departments, and providing classroom accommodations for students with disabilities. Adhered to the faculty handbook, policies and procedures, instructional methods for collegiate learners, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Education
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Livingstone College
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General -
Texas A&M University
Master of Education - MEd, Linguistics
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