Angelia Paga is an elementary teacher with over 20 years of experience in diverse classroom settings. She aims to create a safe, motivating, and engaging learning environment for students using a variety of teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles. Her achievements include effectively working with special needs students, parents, and innovative lesson planning. Paga has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and general studies from Louisiana State University-Shreveport and over 10 years of teaching experience in Caddo Parish schools.

1. Angelia Paga
134 Justin Ave. Shreveport, LA 71105 (318)751-5254 angeliapaga@yahoo.com
Teaching Philosophy: Highly enthusiastic elementary teacher specializing in classroom
management and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings. I aim to create a safe,
motivating, and engaging classroom environment while using a wide variety of teaching strategies so
that every child can meet their fullest potential through learning with their individual learning style.
Achievements
Adaptive to all learning styles Experience working special needs students
Effectively work with parents Positive atmosphere promotion
Motivating students Innovative lesson planning
Interactive teaching/learning Excellent classroom management
Education:
Louisiana State University-Shreveport 1991-1995/2007-2009
Elementary Education/General Studies/ Alternative Certification
Northeast Louisiana University 1989-1991
Elementary/education/Early Childhood
Work Experience
Sylvan Learning Center Center Director May 2014-present
Caddo Parish School Board Substitute Teacher Dec. 2010-present
Several long-term sub positions: Special Ed., 5th
Grade, Inclusion, 1st
grade
Arthur Circle Elementary, University Elementary, Creswell Elementary
Lesson plans, grades, standardized testing, parent conferences,
S.S./ Sci. fairs, field trips, facilitating student productions, IEPs
Student Teacher 1st
Grade Bellaire Elementary Aug. 2010-Dec.2010
Other Experience
River Valley Church Childrens’ Teacher May 2007-present

2. Gloster Baptist Church Childrens’ Director 1996-1999
Girl Scout Leader 2000-20002/ 2012-2013
PTA/PTO active involvement/ Coordinator 1998-present
Vacation Bible School Director/Teacher 1993-present
Lesson Planning:
Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.
Developed new learning center for reading assistance.Education Strategies
Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development
of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Goal Setting
Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total
understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
Counseling
Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal
adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
Technology Integration
Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and
exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Parent Communication
Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Creative Lesson Planning
Motivated students to engage with course materials for History of WWII course by organizing a war
veteran to come to class to speak about his personal experience.