Educator (SPED), Jefferson Middle School High Tech Campus DCPS
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Director at Filipino Teachers Network
- Special Educator at Jefferson Middle School High Tech Campus (DCPS)
- Past
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- Technology Liaison at DC Area Writing Project
- Education
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- The George Washington University
- University of the Philippines
- Connections
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connections
- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Websites
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Summary
CAREER SUMMARY
* Special Education Teacher. Jefferson Middle School, Washington DC Public Schools, 2003-present. Designs curriculum that maximizes the potentials of special children. Develops a warm, non-threatening relationship and open communication with students, parents and the community. Implements best practices of teaching, learning, and leadership
* Administrator, Funshine SPED Center, Philippines, 1998-2003. Provided direction to the organization, supervision and effective utilization of the school’s resources.
* Earlier Career included positions of increasing responsibilities in the field of special education in the Philippines.
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Specialties:
- Technology in Education (a STAR Discovery Educator, DCAWP Technology Liaison and blogs at http://digitalanthology.blogspot.com )
- Professional Development (a DCAWP teacher consultant)
- Special Education (soon to become a National Board Certified Teacher- Exceptional Needs Specialist)
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Experience
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Director
Filipino Teachers Network
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
July 2005 — Present (4 years 5 months)
Ms. Angala is the founder and the director of the Filipino Teachers Network, which is a Professional Learning Network of professional Filipino teachers across the world. It is already a growing e-community forged with the values of commitment and cooperation among professional Filipino teacher leaders. The project has the dimension of global collaboration, multiculturalism, and writing across the curriculum.
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Special Educator
Jefferson Middle School High Tech Campus (DCPS)
(Education Management industry)
October 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)
Rigorously implemented Inclusion, Response to Intervention (Academics and Behavior), Individualized Educational Program (IEP), Progress Reports, Applied Behavior Analysis/ Positive Behavior Interventions, Psycho-Educational Assessment, Integrating Assistive Technology Tools in SPED Curriculum
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Technology Liaison
DC Area Writing Project
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2004 — November 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Ms. Angala is a teacher-consultant with the DC Area Writing Project. She completed the Invitational Summer Institute and a follow-up Advanced Institute in Technology, and soon afterwards became DCAWP’s Technology Liaison, which means that she was responsible for helping teachers infuse technology into their professional development work. Ms. Angala has fulfilled this role with great enthusiasm and effectiveness. During the time that she was the TL she helped the Summer Youth Writers design a website to showcase their work. She has also been instrumental in continuing the National Writing Project’s E-Anthology and creating interactive weblogs for DCAWP’s Summer Institute and a newsletter weblog for their site.
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Education
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The George Washington University
National Board Certification Graduate Courses , Exceptional Needs Specialist , 2006 — 2008
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University of the Philippines
MA Clinical Psychology , Clinical Psychology, Special Education , 2001 — 2003
Additional Information
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Websites:
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Interests:
Special Education, Technology in Education (digital media streaming, blogging, podcasting, web conferencing, wikis, etc), Professional Development
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Groups:
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Discovery Educator Network
- DC Area Writing Project (National Writing Project)
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Honors:
- Outstanding Special Education Teacher 2008-2009 (NASET National Association of Special Education Teachers)
-DCPS Excellence in Education Award for three consecutive years in 2005-2007
Maria Lourdes Angala’s Contact Settings
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