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Abigail Edkin

Muncy,Pennsylvania

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and student engagement, honed at Muncy School District and through significant volunteer roles. Excelled in fostering collaborative learning environments and enhancing social development, achieving notable improvements in student participation. Skilled in lesson planning and critical thinking, adept at motivating students and driving educational success. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Garner Behavior Services
10.2024 - Current
  • Entertained clients with activities and ensured safety
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.

Shadow SLP Teacher

Muncy School District
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Bible Study Fellowship
09.2024 - Current
  • Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
  • Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
  • Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
  • Maintained appropriate communication with parents regarding child activities and incidents.

Brewery Server

Mudhen Brewing Company
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Gave food and beer recommendations to customers.
  • Informed customers of specials and promotions.

Restaurant Food Server

The Cove in Wildwood
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Displayed strong teamwork capabilities by assisting fellow servers in managing their sections when needed, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Implemented proper food handling techniques, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines set forth by local health departments.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Provided exceptional tableside service during busy shifts, maintaining composure under pressure while multitasking efficiently.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Contributed to increased restaurant revenue by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials.

Beach Attendant

Billy's Beach Service
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when interacting with diverse clientele, fostering positive relationships with repeat customers.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down beach equipment daily, maintaining an organized and functional workspace.
  • Adapted to constantly changing weather conditions or unexpected challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of adversity.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately while renting out beach equipment, ensuring proper accounting procedures were followed.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Crossroads Church
05.2022 - 05.2022

helped

  • Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
  • Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
  • Prepared faith lesson plans and prepared materials for classroom activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all children felt supported and valued.

Restaurant Hostess

Uries Waterfront Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.

Volunteer

Christ Wesleyan Church
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.

Education

Psychology

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
12.2024

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative learning

hobbies

  • team sports: Developed strong teamwork and leadership skills through years of playing on competitive teams such as soccer and basketball.
  • volunteer work: enhancing organizational and community engagement skills.
  • babysitting: Attend to several families on a regular basis while exhibiting accountability, effective time management, and solid interpersonal skills. created educational and leisure activities to improve communication and problem-solving skills.
  • fitness activities: strong dedication to going to the gym and the improvement of myself and physical as well as mental wellbeing
  • taking language classes: strong dedication to learning new language, specifically spanish
  • travel: enthusiastic about travel and adjusting to different time zones, cultures, and dialect.

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Garner Behavior Services
10.2024 - Current

Shadow SLP Teacher

Muncy School District
10.2024 - Current

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Bible Study Fellowship
09.2024 - Current

Brewery Server

Mudhen Brewing Company
05.2024 - 08.2024

Restaurant Food Server

The Cove in Wildwood
05.2023 - 08.2023

Beach Attendant

Billy's Beach Service
05.2022 - 08.2022

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Crossroads Church
05.2022 - 05.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Uries Waterfront Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Christ Wesleyan Church
05.2021 - 05.2021

Psychology

Ursinus College
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

The Pennsylvania State University
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