Abby Dolgas
Granby,MA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in fostering student academic and emotional growth, evidenced by roles at City Of Chicopee and Bay Path College. Specializes in multisensory teaching and social/emotional development. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, enhancing parent-teacher communication, and mentoring educators. Certified in Yoga/Mindfulness, significantly improving classroom well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title 1 Kindergarten and First Grade
City Of Chicopee
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
Children's Yoga Instructor
Total Body Yoga And Pilates
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
City Of Chicopee
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Provided essential support for successful classroom transitions by creating structured routines and visual schedules that reduced anxiety levels among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and open communication channels for enhanced collaboration in supporting each child''s growth and development.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for early childhood education, contributing to the success of the entire teaching team.
- Improved social skills among students by facilitating group activities, fostering cooperative learning, and encouraging peer interaction.
Adjunct Professor of Education
Bay Path College
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Taught Education courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Prepare students to take and pass exams for licensure.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Elms College
Chicopee, MA08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education Early Childhood PK-2
Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA05.2006
Skills
- Social/Emotional skills
- Yoga/Mindfulness
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Early Reading
- Multisensory Teaching
Certification
- Early Childhood Education License- PK-2- Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities
- Reading Specialist License- K-12
- 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher and Social Emotional Learning Facilitator
Volunteer
Assist Occupational Therapist, their clients with disabilities, and their equine partners with skills to improve safety and independence.
Timeline
Title 1 Kindergarten and First Grade
City Of Chicopee
08.2016 - Current
Children's Yoga Instructor
Total Body Yoga And Pilates
09.2015 - 03.2020
Adjunct Professor of Education
Bay Path College
09.2010 - 06.2013
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
City Of Chicopee
08.2006 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Elms College
Bachelor of Arts - Education Early Childhood PK-2
Bay Path College
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