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Abbigail Puente

Mcallen,Texas

Summary

Social Studies and Special Education Teacher with 15+ years of experience. Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. history, current events, geography, and world politics. Specializes in managing students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Sharyland ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Department Head for 2022-2023 school year
  • Design social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
  • Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.

8th Grade Special Education Co-Teacher

Sharyland ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • Department Head 2021-2022 school year
  • Co-Teacher: 7th and 8th grade Science and History
  • Create IEPs and daily lesson plans for each student; provide quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress towards meeting annual goals
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations/modifications

Teacher and Coach

McAllen ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Taught 8th grade Individuals and Societies
  • Ensured that state and school district curriculum standards were upheld
  • Prepared academically challenging and compelling lesson plans
  • Coached 7th-8th grade volleyball and basketball

Teacher and Coach

Calallen ISD
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Taught 7th grade Texas History and 8th grade American History
  • Coached Assistant Varsity Volleyball, Freshman Volleyball, 8th Basketball

Teacher and Coach

McMullen ISD
07.2009 - 05.2012
  • Taught 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade American History, 9th grade World Geography, 12th grade Government and Economics
  • Coached Head Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball Assistant, Varsity Track Assistant, Varsity Tennis Assistant, 6th-8th grade volleyball, basketball, track and tennis coach

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas A&M University Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
12-2009

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Special Education EC-12
  • Social Studies 4-8
  • Physical Education EC-12
  • Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator
  • Adobe Creative Educator Level 2

Timeline

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Sharyland ISD
08.2022 - Current

8th Grade Special Education Co-Teacher

Sharyland ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021

Teacher and Coach

McAllen ISD
08.2013 - 05.2015

Teacher and Coach

Calallen ISD
07.2012 - 05.2013

Teacher and Coach

McMullen ISD
07.2009 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas A&M University Kingsville

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Laredo Community College