High School State University

Angela Landon

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Education:

Masters in Teaching and Curriculum, August 2014

Pennsylvania State University, Capital College

-GPA 4.00, Dean’s List

-Writing Workshop, Capital Area IU 2008

-Master’s Thesis: “Impact of PTSD in the Classroom and Possible Professional Development Solutions”

Bachelor of Social Sciences, Secondary Education Social Studies, May 2007

Pennsylvania State University, Capital College

-GPA 3.73, Dean’s List

Certificate:

PA Teaching Certification Social Studies 7 – 12 (61)

Teaching Experience:

Tutor, online and in person

WyzAnt Tutoring Service

-Develop individual lesson plans geared towards helping College students master their studies

-Tutor in the following subjects Sociology, Psychology, History, Economics, Reading, and Writing

World Cultures, Government/Economics and Psychology Teacher

Milton Hershey School 8/2009 – 9/2013

-Developed World Cultures curriculum through teacher collaboration

-Integrated literacy strategies into thematic units focusing on cultural diversity and understanding

-Invited State Representative Thomas Payne to describe his experience as a civil servant, emphasizing the importance of civic duty

-Integrates various forms of technology to foster authentic learning experiences

-Utilized a democratic classroom model that encourages student leadership and peer cooperation

-Remedial Reading, Vocabulary, and Writing tutor – MAPS sessions and Writing Center

-Completed Penn Literacy coursework through University of Pennsylvania

-Completed New Teacher Induction Program in 2010

-Previously taught Government and Economics at 11th and 12th grade level and American History at 9th grade level

World History and Geography LTS

Lower Dauphin High School 3/2009 – 6/2009

-Taught classes ranging from Career Preparatory to College Preparatory

-Integrated technology and student-focused learning techniques in order to foster student leadership and more creative learning opportunities

Summer School Teacher

Milton Hershey School Summer 2008 – 2012

-Four week intensive summer course

-Previously taught sessions on Government/Economics, American Cultures, and Intensive Reading

Substitute Teacher

Harrisburg, Milton Hershey School, Derry Township, Lower Dauphin, Susquehanna

-8th grade Communication Arts Substitute Teacher, Derry Township 1/2008 – 4/2008, 9/2013 - present

Leadership Experiences:

Reading Remediation Tutor, 2009 – 2013

Social Studies and Physics Tutor, 11/2009 – 6/2010, Derry Township High School

Writing Center Tutor, 3/2009 – 2011, Milton Hershey School

Relief House-parent, 2/2008-2013, Milton Hershey School

Epilepsy Foundation Camp Frog, July 2007, Counselor to children (ages 10-16)

Sandy Hill Environmental Camp, May 2007, taught stations on Jamestown

Awards and Affiliations:

Excellence in Education Award, Secondary Education, Kappa Delta Pi, 2007

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, Member August 2005 – Present

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Member August 2006 – Present

Publications: Selection of most recent publications

How are PSSA scores used? Mar 15, 2012, Examiner.com

President Barack Obama’s education policy, Feb 24, 2012, Examiner.com

Election 2012: Education Policies, Dec 16, 2011, Examiner.com

School Vouchers…The Answer to the Dying American Dream? Nov 16, 2011, Examiner.com

Modern Rating System for PA Educators? Nov 16, 2011, Examiner.com

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