Abbey Rushton
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Clinical mental health student seeking practicum experience. Fifteen years work experience in education, clerical, retail and secretary positions, eight years while enrolled in school. Adept problem solver, with communication, collaboration, and research skills. Experience in advocating for underprivileged children and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa , AZ
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Adopted a new curriculum, communicated with families, and differentiated whole and small group instruction to meet needs of individual students.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while also managing challenging behaviors.
- Organized school projects that educated students on the cultures represented in our classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa , AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized classroom management, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Successfully followed lesson plans given by classroom teacher to continue learning on the day of their absence.
2nd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa , AZ
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Worked at a culturally diverse and 97% Title 1 school, advocated for underprivileged students and their families, communicated with Child Protective Services when appropriate, and created individual behavioral plans for students when needed.
- Made accommodations for students, collected data, worked with school psychologist do diagnose 10+ students with autism, emotional disabilities, and other learning disabilities.
- Worked as team lead, collaborated with other teachers and stake holders, developed relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Taught fully remote for the 2020-2021 school year with a revolving class of 20+ students. Still increased math and reading skills, met family’s needs during the Covid-19 crisis, and helped students gain confident technology skills.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID06-2016
Skills
collaboration
communication
problem solving
hard working
administering assessments
data collection and formal record keeping
organizational skills
adept at leading virtual meetings
Accomplishments
Service mission in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Nantucket from August of 2013 to February of 2015.
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
07.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho