Abigail Bouchard
Boston,MA
Summary
Secondary educator with experience supporting students in grades 5–12 across general, inclusion, and therapeutic settings. Skilled in IEP implementation and development, differentiated instruction, and data-driven decision-making. Received a Bachelor's degree in English education from The College of New Jersey (2025). Currently completing a Master’s in Special Education at Boston University (2026), with all relevant MTEL testing completed, while also opting to test into history subject matter.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Newton Public Schools
Newtonville, Massachusetts
01.2026 - Current
- Provide individualized academic support to students with IEPs in grades 9-12 in the English and History department inclusion classrooms.
- Collaborated with both special education teachers and general education teachers to create, implement, and revise lessons and materials.
- Designed and implemented a data-driven inquiry to assist students in a 9-12 academic assistance classroom that aimed to improve student executive functioning and organization.
Student Teacher at Manville School
Manville School
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Co-planned and taught history lessons in a special education classroom, within a therapeutic day school setting.
- Adapted curriculum and materials to provide strong access points for students with diverse needs and interests.
- Supported and created a strong, student-centered classroom environment.
Student Teacher at Hopewell Valley High School
Hopewell Public Schools
Hopewell, New Jersey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and taught lessons for honors-level English courses.
- Collaborated in planning and teaching in a co-teaching model to support and engage all learners.
- Incorporated feedback from various sources in order to improve my practice.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to engage all types of learners.
Long Term Substitute
Hopewell Public Schools
Hopewell, New Jersey
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Led a preschool special education classroom, delivering daily, varied instruction and structured routines.
- Created developmentally appropriate lessons and motor skills opportunities for students in literacy, math, and executive functioning.
- Maintained a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment for students.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Boston University
Boston, MA04.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05.2025
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Differentiated instruction and tiered supports
- Data-driven instruction
- Co-teaching models
- Behavioral support strategies
- Collaboration
Certification
MTEL English (61) - PASSED
Affiliations
Field hockey coach
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Newton Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Student Teacher at Manville School
Manville School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher at Hopewell Valley High School
Hopewell Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
Long Term Substitute
Hopewell Public Schools
05.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Education - Special Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
The College of New Jersey