Abigail Bacon
Cassadaga,NY
Summary
Driven teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. Can adapt to almost any situation and respond quickly to issues happening around herself. Organized and dependable candidate with success in managing multiple priorities with a professional and positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate about her career and ready to assist students in achieving their long-term goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
Dunkirk, NY
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
Private Nanny
Mr. Kyle Leikam
Fredonia, NY
06.2020 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Totaled amount owed for services at end of session.
Daycare Floater
Campus And Community Children's Center
Fredonia, NY
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared and ready to work.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
- Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga Valley
Sinclairville, NY06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia. NY06.2021
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Classroom Managment
- Student Needs Assessments
- Small Group Tutoring
- Organization and Planning
- Classroom Integration
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Assigning and Grading Work
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
01.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Mr. Kyle Leikam
06.2020 - Current
Daycare Floater
Campus And Community Children's Center
01.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga Valley
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Childhood Education
SUNY Fredonia
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