Kelly DAngelo

1117 S. 5th Street Pekin, IL 61554 (815) 721-5221 drtronahue@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position teaching Secondary English; qualified to coach or sponsor extracurricular activities. EDUCATION: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY B.A. in English Education Minor in French Middle School Endorsement in English, Social Studies, and French Overall GPA: 3.60 on a 4.0 scale Major GPA: 3.91 on a 4.0 scale BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 30 of 36 hours completed - projected to complete program Dec. 2013 Overall GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: English Teacher, Pekin Community High School Taught: Speech, American Literature, Remedial Reading, Contemporary Literature, & Etymology Effectively engaged students of all levels in best practice and Danielson-modeled instruction Created and implied data-driven lessons, with emphasis on 21 st Century Literacy Skills Incorporated skills and knowledge obtained in graduate courses into design of curriculum Curriculum and Staff Development, Pekin Community High School Student Achievement Committee member Systems of Support Committee member Common Core Alignment Team member Reading and English Enrichment Development Team member Homebound Tutor, Pekin Community High School Coordinated off-site instruction for students unable to attend school Established and maintained means of communication between student, parents, and teachers Encouraged students to continue their pursuits, despite their adverse situations Summer School Teacher, Pekin Community High School Taught: Freshman Literature, Freshman Writing, and American Literature Modified instructional approaches to meet motivational levels of students Tailored curriculum to best educate students who had previously taken and failed courses Credit Recovery Teacher, Peoria Richwoods High School Proctored program assignments, exams, and papers Encouraged time management plans for students to achieve timely completion of program English Teacher, Peoria Richwoods High School Targeted key concepts including: grammar, literature, composition, public speaking, & active listening Established and maintained a safe, positive, productive work environment for a diverse group of students Promoted policies to further academic growth, as well as personal and social maturity and responsibility Formed superior relationships with students, parents, faculty, and administration COACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Speech Coach, Pekin Community High School Coached several Individual Events including: Oratorical Declamation, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Informative Speaking, and Impromptu Speaking Coached four Conference champions, four Regional champions, two IHSA JV state champions, one IHSA state qualifier, and one National Forensics League qualifier Aug. 2004-May 2009 Aug. 2004-May 2009 Peoria, IL

May 2011-Present Peoria, IL

Aug. 2010-Jun. 2013 Pekin, IL

Aug. 2010Jun. 2013 Pekin, IL

Aug. 2010Jun. 2013 Pekin, IL

Aug. 2010Jun. 2013 Pekin, IL

Dec. 2009-Jun. 2010 Peoria, IL

Aug. 2009-Jun. 2010 Peoria, IL

Aug. 2010-Jun. 2013 Pekin, IL

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Contributed to and shared in the teams most successful season in the recent past May 2012-Nov. 2013 Pekin, IL

Head Girls Tennis Coach, Pekin Community High School Established a program based on rigor, respect, and improvement of skill Prioritized sportsmanship and team membership over winning Attended IHSTCA conference to broaden knowledge of technique and best coaching practices Assistant Girls Tennis Coach, Pekin Community High School Encouraged patience and perseverance for girls new to the sport Emphasized development of fundamentals over playing to win Effectively collaborated and communicated with head coach to ensure consistency and logistical ease Head Speech Coach, Peoria Richwoods High School Coached 10 of 14 Individual Events, with focus on Public Address and Oral Interpretation Earned Conference title, Regional title, sent five events to the IHSA state tournament, and one event to be awarded scholarship to Bradley University Effectively and seamlessly executed administrative duties of a head coach Maintained tradition by organizing and hosting the Camelot Classic Invitational for 14 area schools FIELD EXPERIENCE: Student Teacher, Peoria Manual High School Designed unit plans to target pertinent literary concepts and skills for a diverse population Collaborated with English staff to meet department-wide goals and standards Successfully applied positive reinforcement discipline plan for at-risk students Consistently sought cooperating teachers constructive criticism and feedback Novice Teacher, Peoria Richwoods High School Developed and instructed British Literature unit to be relevant to a diverse population Implemented personalized activities to engage and maintain interest in presented subject matter Internalized observations of a master teacher in order to better understand classroom management ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: ACT Prep Instructor, Illinois Central College Developed and taught English, reading, and writing college-preparatory reviews at area high schools Drew on student feedback and current research to maximize success on the ACT Received top evaluations from supervisor and attendees TAP Review Instructor, Illinois Central College Developed and taught an in-depth writing review for pending education graduates Integrated new Illinois testing criterion and standards into materials and instruction Teen REACH Coordinator, Commonplace of Peoria Tutored and mentored at-risk middle school students Planned and engaged in enrichment activities with students and community members Attended at-risk youth training at Childrens Home of Illinois HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society Pi Lambda Theta, Education Honors Society Bradley University Deans List, six semesters Sigma Kappa Social Sorority Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Aug. 2011May 2012 Pekin, IL

Aug. 2009-Jun. 2010 Peoria, IL

Jan. 2009-May 2009 Peoria, IL

Jan. 2008-May 2008 Peoria, IL

Nov. 2010-Present Peoria, IL

Nov. 2012-Present Peoria, IL

Sept. 2008-Jan. 2009 Peoria, IL

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