Abbey Estrella
Austin,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Teacher
St. Francis School
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Supervise students in grades Pre-K-8 during after-school programming
- Design and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities
- Facilitate structured study hall and provide homework support
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure student safety and consistency
Substitute Teacher
St. Francis School
Austin, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Provided classroom coverage for 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade classrooms
- Delivered lesson plans, managed classroom routines, and supported student learning
- Substituted for theater classes, supporting creative activities and student engagement
- Maintained classroom expectations and communicated with faculty as needed
Undergraduate Researcher
UT DREAM Project
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with faculty and families to make math instruction more accessible
- Help develop bilingual resources focused on conceptual understanding
- Support math accessibility for low-income, emergent bilingual students, including those receiving special education services
Counselor / Sewing Instructor
Steve & Kate's Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught hand and machine sewing to students ages 5-12
- Assessed readiness for independent projects
- Supported social-emotional learning and conflict resolution
Camp Counselor
Esperanza School
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised 15 students ages 6-7
- Led art activities and prepared students for camp art exhibit
- Supported swim time and daily transitions
Counselor
YMCA Day Camp
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised a class of 25 students ages 6-7
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans and activities
- Distributed meals and led off-site field trips
Youth Leader
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Led confirmation classes for students ages 15-17
- Organized youth events and coordinated up to 30 volunteers
- Supported community service initiatives and food drives
Education
B.S. - Applied Learning and Development
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX01.2026
Baylor University
Waco, TX01.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Bilingual resource development
- Creative problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum design
- Multi-subject instruction
- Science instruction
- Mathematical concepts
Community Service
Youth Leader, St. Theresa Catholic Church, 01/2020 - 12/2022, Led confirmation classes for students ages 15-17, Organized youth events and coordinated up to 30 volunteers, Supported community service initiatives and food drives
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
St. Francis School
12.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
UT DREAM Project
10.2025 - Current
Counselor / Sewing Instructor
Steve & Kate's Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
Esperanza School
06.2024 - 08.2024
After-School Teacher
St. Francis School
10.2023 - Current
Counselor
YMCA Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Youth Leader
St. Theresa Catholic Church
01.2020 - 12.2022
B.S. - Applied Learning and Development
University of Texas at Austin
Baylor University
High School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy