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Abby Vermeulen

Mitchell,SD

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Teacher

World Compass Academy
Castle Rock, CO
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.

Tutor

10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.

Student Teacher

Longfellow Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023


  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.

Substitute Teacher

School Districts
08.2020 - Present
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Univseristy of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.2023

Skills

  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Inspiring Love of Learning
  • Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Encouraging and Motivating Students
  • Creating Customized Learning Plans

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

World Compass Academy
08.2023 - 01.2024

Tutor

10.2022 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Longfellow Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher

School Districts
08.2020 - Present

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Univseristy of South Dakota
Abby Vermeulen