Angelica Rivera
Chandler
Summary
Accomplished educational leader specializing in instructional coaching and curriculum development. Integrating AI resources amongst teachers and students use. Committed to using strategic planning and data analysis to enhance teacher effectiveness and student performance while fostering a positive learning environment that promotes collaboration and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Education
Fusion Academy - Scottsdale
Scottsdale
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing educators' teaching skills and instructional effectiveness.
- Developed curriculum frameworks aligned with student needs and educational standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom practices.
- Oversaw student assessment processes, ensuring accurate evaluations that inform instructional decisions.
- Advocated for a positive school culture that promotes student engagement and success.
- Used duality of rational and creative approaches after identifying effective instructional methods and media.
- Provided leadership in developing long-term goals for the department's growth and improvement.
Instructional Coach
Eagle College Preparatory
Mesa
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers to enhance instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to align curriculum and implement best practices, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
- Evaluated classroom instruction through observations and provided targeted feedback to staff.
- Developed and shared resources supporting differentiated learning, addressing diverse student needs and fostering engagement.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and guide instructional adjustments for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and lesson planning methods.
- Coordinated peer observations, cultivating collaboration among teaching staff and promoting reflective practices.
- Coached teachers in effective use of technology tools to enhance instruction and student engagement.
Teacher/Mentor/Grade Lead
Academy Of Math And Science
Phoenix
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Designed lesson plans to meet curriculum standards and address diverse student needs.
- Assessed student performance through tests, projects, and presentations regularly.
- Executed classroom management strategies that enhanced student engagement and created a positive learning environment.
- Delivered individualized support to students struggling with math concepts, facilitating their understanding and confidence.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
Education
Ed.D - Personalized Competency-Based Instruction
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Communications, PR
Brewton Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA05-2010
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05-2008
Skills
Academic leadership
- Curriculum development
- Strategic planning
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
- Student achievement
- Performance management
- Teacher coaching
- Instructional coaching
- Intervention strategies
- Adaptive Learning Systems
- AI integration
- Academic Operations Management
- Culture Building & Staff Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Operational excellence
- Personalized learning
Affiliations
- Advisor, National Elementary Honor Society - EAGLE College Prep, Mesa
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Capella
- Kappa Delta Pi, Capella Chapter
- Shepherdess, Phoenix International Christian Church
- Mercy Worldwide
Certification
Arizona Teacher Certification, 07/2020
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Timeline
Director of Education
Fusion Academy - Scottsdale
06.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Eagle College Preparatory
07.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher/Mentor/Grade Lead
Academy Of Math And Science
07.2018 - 02.2021
Ed.D - Personalized Competency-Based Instruction
Capella University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Communications, PR
Brewton Parker College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southern Union State Community College