ABIGAIL CUNNINGHAM
Bettendorf
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with over 10 years post qualifying experience. Driven by assisting children in increasing their knowledge and willingness to unlock learning potential. Passionate about inspiring young students to learn and develop academically, as well as preparing them for transitions through school and beyond by developing their independent learning skills, through personalized, differentiated planning and a range of engaging teaching and learning tools.
Goal-oriented professional with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Community Peace Academy
Saint Paul
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
Kindergarten Head of Department
ADNOC Schools
Abu Dhabi
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Provide classroom management, and high quality instruction for kindergarten students and teachers
- Integrate school policies and procedures into classroom instruction
- Plan and develop lessons using the Common Core Curriculum
- Implement specialized student education plans to increase learning
- Maintain detailed student progress to measure learning progress
- Coordinated training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members.
- Resolved employee conflicts and promoted a positive work environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Uncle Sam's International School
China
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: China
- Designed and facilitated weekly lesson plans in English
- Assisted student learning through the provision of one-to-one teaching
- Provide classroom behaviour management, and instruction for kindergarten students
- Implement teacher instructed guidance
- Facilitated educational learning activities
- Maintained student progress through assessments and reports
- China
Grade 5 Teacher
Galina Primary and Infant School
Jamaica
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Jamaica
- Assisted the team with curriculum design and facilitated weekly lesson plans in all subject areas - English, Math, and Science
- Assisted student learning through the provision of one-to-one teaching and instruction for a group of students
- Provided an effective learning environment, to support students with academic attainment through quality instruction for kindergarten students using innovative games and technologies
- Implemented teacher instructed guidance
- Maintained detailed student progress reports
- Jamaica
Education
Gerontology Long Term Care - Gerontology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 03.2024 - 08.2025
Master's - education leadership
Liverpool John Moores University
UK 08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Agriculture Science and Education
JamaicaSkills
- Excellent verbal communication
- Detail-orientated
- Patient
- Superb parent communication
- Empathetic
- Team player
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent record for punctuality and attendance
- Technology integration
- Test administration
- Problem-solving skills
References
- Sarah Carpenter, Vice Principal, scarpender@adnoc.sch.ae
- Deirdre Miskella Principal, dmiskella@gmail.com
- Winsome Palmer, Principal, wpalmer@gmail.com
Continued Professional Development
- Emergent Professional
- Classroom Management
- Health and Family Life Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Research Applied: Theory into Practice
- Progression in Leadership
- Theology of Leadership
Timeline
Gerontology Long Term Care - Gerontology
University of Northern Iowa
03.2024 - 08.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Community Peace Academy
02.2024 - 08.2025
Master's - education leadership
Liverpool John Moores University
08.2021 - 08.2023
Kindergarten Head of Department
ADNOC Schools
08.2019 - 12.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Uncle Sam's International School
02.2017 - 07.2019
Grade 5 Teacher
Galina Primary and Infant School
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Agriculture Science and Education
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