My Story
Dr. Angelica Safanova
Education:
Ed.D. Educational Technology Leadership, NJCU 2017
M.A. Mathematics Education, NJCU 1999
M.A. Urban Education, JCSC 1998
B.S. Business Administration concentration in Marketing, JCSC 1988
Certifications Held:
Supervisor, English as a Second Language, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Marketing Education, General Business Studies, K-12 Mathematics, Teacher
Work Experience:
Adjunct Professor, Bloomfield, NJ, Bloomfield College (Part-time)
Sept 2021-Present
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Facilitate Math Curriculum
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Track and report student progress
Public Relations Specialist/Social Media Manager, Passaic Public Schools, Passaic, NJ
Jan 2018 - June 2020
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Managed district social media
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Designed and executed internal and external communications
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Wrote press releases
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Vetted vendors
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Coordinated with printer to complete mass mailing of district communications
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Coordinated with teachers, principals, supervisors and directors to gather information to create content
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Created content for district communications
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Lead district wide workshops in social media and branding
Technology/Arts Teacher, Passaic Public Schools, Passaic, NJ
Sept 2015 - June 2020
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Wrote curriculum for teaching technology through artistic project-based learning
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Implemented local, state, and national standards
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Prepared reports
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Scaffolded learning objectives and
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Monitored student learning and customized learning when needed
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Planned, created, implemented, collected data and analyzed assessments
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Mentored a first year teacher, wrote reports, evaluated and gave constructive feedback
Bilingual Math Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, Passaic, NJ
Sept 1993 - June 2015
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Taught Math literacy, pre-algebra and algebra to grade 8
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Created supplementary curriculum materials for ESL and bilingual students
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Incorporated language acquisition techniques into math lessons
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Planned and created department common assessments
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Gathered and analyzed data to drive instruction
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Differentiated and scaffolded instruction for many levels within the classroom
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Collaborated with math department faculty in small learning communities
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Wrote curriculum
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Was on the committee that wrote the three-year technology plan for the NJDOE
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Mentored two novice teachers on classroom management, use of technology in a classroom, and math education, wrote reports, evaluated and gave constructive feedback
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Lead Professional Development workshops on Technology in the classroom
Bilingual Math Teacher, Passaic High School, Passaic, NJ
Sept 1991-June 1993
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Taught basic skills classes for grades 9-10,
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Created supplementary curriculum materials for ESL and bilingual students, Incorporated language acquisition techniques into math curriculum
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Collaborated with math department
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Planned, created, implemented, collected data and analyzed assessments
Presenting Experience:
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New Jersey Association for Gifted Children, Presenter, March 2019
Social Media and the Gifted Child
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Passaic Public Schools Workshop, Presenter, June 2019
​Photography for Social Media
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NJECC, Presenter, May 2017
​Public School Branding
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NJEA, Poster Session, November 2016 (Poster Winner)
​ The Importance of Branding in Public Education
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NJEA, Co-presenter, November 2016
Digital Footprint
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Girls in Technology Symposium at Hudson County Community College, Co-Presenter, March 2016
Scratch Programming
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ISTE, Poster Session, June 28- July 1, 2015
​ Flipping the Math Classroom for English Language Learners
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NJEDGE, Presenter, 2015
Flipping the Classroom for English Language Learners
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Lincoln Middle School Passaic, Presenter, 2011
State Testing Preparation workshop
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Trenton Steven's Institute of Technology Matrix Grant, Co-Presenter, 2007
The Dynamic Classroom
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Workshops on Grade Keeper, Presenter, 2004-2007
Using Word and Equation Editor to create digital math documents
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NCTM Regional Conference and Exposition, Co-Presenter, 2006
The Dynamic Classroom
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Passaic Public Schools, Presenter, 2005
Using a Smart Tablet and Digital White Board for instruction
Positions Held:
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​Board of Directors, (appointed position), Latinas in STEM Aug. 2020 - Present
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Board of Directors (appointed position), Write on Sports, July 2018 – Dec. 2019
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School Leadership Council (elected position), Secretary 2009-2011
Worked with co-chairs to set agenda and run meetings, acted as a liaison between staff and administration, organized and published meeting minutes.
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School Leadership Council Co-Chair (elected position), 2011-2012
Worked on Title I Plan, set agenda, ran meetings, delegated duties.
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CAPA Chair (appointed position), 2009-2010
Worked on Title I Plan, attended meetings with NJDOE CAPA team, worked closely with administration to report and monitor progress.
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CODiE Judge, 2014
Coordinated product demonstrations and evaluated products in the Education Category, scored products against a rubric
Publications:
​ Educational and Technological Highlights of Latin America through the Prism of Economics, Journal of Applied Learning Technology, June 2015
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Affiliations:
NJCU Educational Technology Department
Latinas in STEM