Angela Norige

Summary

angelanorige@att.net

Highly skilled inquiry style educator of science with nine years of teaching experience and curriculum design. Three years of experience as department head Responsible for interviewing and hiring teaching candidates Experience in writing science curriculum for grades pre-k through twelve Created common inquiry rubrics for grades pre-k through twelve Created common formative assessments for high school science Implemented data driven decision making to see a dramatic rise in test scores Acting adviser to senior capstone project Creator of garden club which grows and harvest vegetables for the school cafeteria

Core Qualifications
Excellent classroom management Innovative lesson planning Motivating students with diverse backgrounds Interactive teaching/learning Classroom management Performance assessments Emergent curriculum Differentiated Instruction CPR/First aid certified Interdisciplinary teaching Positive atmosphere promotion

Achievements
Student Development
Increased student science standardized scores by over 25% by introducing more effective techniques such as technology and inquiry based learning.

Technology Integration
Increased student participation and writing skills by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage students interest and enjoyment

Process Improvement
Developed curriculum based on state and national standards that resulted in increased standardized test scores

Parent Communication
Regularly meet and communicate with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas

Professional Experience
Biology Teacher/Department Head Capital Preparatory Magnet School July 2010- Current Hartford, Ct

I currently teach Biology and Anatomy and Physiology to high school sophomores and juniors. I am also the science department head for middle and high school science. My duties are to ensure the proper inquiry methods are being taught in the classroom, reviewing departmental lesson plans, and ordering all science equipment and supplies for the department. I have also developed the curriculum for the middle and high school, and am currently in the process of developing curriculum for grades pre-k through twelfth grade science using the new national frameworks. On top of that I am an advisor to fifteen students with whom I meet with daily and communicate with their parents regularly to ensure a successful academic career. Biology Teacher Bloomfield High School August, 2004- June, 2010 Bloomfield, Ct

I taught tenth grade Biology as well as AP Biology and Integrated Science. I helped create the Biology curriculum for the school.

Related Experiences
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Capital Preparatory Magnet School November, 2011- Current Hartford, Ct

Daily Duties included assisting the head basketball coach in teaching and assessing basketball skills in practices and games. My specific duties were to improve skills of post players. We won the Connecticut state championship in March 2013. Head Girls Basketball Coach Bloomfield High School February, 2009- March, 2011 Bloomfield, Ct

I was responsible for running the basketball coach and supervising, teaching, and inspiring thirty young ladies in study halls, practices and games.

Education
University of New England MSED Curriculum and Instruction Central Connecticut State University BS Biology Secondary Education 2013 Biddeford, ME 2004 New Britain, CT

Certifications
State of Connecticut Provisional Educators Certificate in Biology (030) State of Connecticut Five Year Coaching Permit Anticipated State of Connecticut Department Head (105)

References:
Available upon request