Abigail Keefe
Somerville,Massachusetts
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated newly licensed elementary educator in Massachusetts while committed to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive and learn worldly life skills, values, and integrity qualities that complement their academic progress. Skilled in implementing engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that support academic achievement and social-emotional growth while learning how to be a part of a community. Passionate about inspiring a love for learning, collaborating with families and colleagues, and utilizing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Long Term Substitute
John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School District
08.2024 - Current
- 1-year Provisional Position: 2nd grade Long Term Substitute at John F Kennedy School Aug.2024-Feb.2025 and 1st grade Long Term Substitute at Winter Hill Community School Feb.2025- May2025
- Taught 2nd grade as a first year educator to teach a diverse group of twenty students in a mainstream classroom while simultaneously completing my student teaching practicum as a non-matriculated graduate student.
- Strived to create a positive, holistic classroom environment where students feel safe, joyful and welcomed into my classroom every day and their individual needs are met.
- Collaborated with a group of experienced elementary educators to optimize sufficient planning, implementation, and assessment of student academic progress.
- Adept at lesson planning and implementation in the subject areas of math, reading, phonics, writing, science, social studies, and SEL where I cultivated a robust and rigorous learning experience to meet the MA framework and curriculum standards while adapting lesson plans to accommodate all learners, especially with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Experience in planning and executing phonics, math, and reading small groups to meet individual or unique student needs.
- Gained experience in working with IM math and FUNdations curriculums.
- Implemented creative classroom management systems to effectively manage classroom behavior, welcome class participation, and foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment through PBIS and growth mindset teaching.
- Completed over 50 hours of enriching district Professional Development both school and district wide.
Co-teacher
Summer School Kindergarten Educator, Capuano Early Childhood Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as a co-teacher alongside an experienced teacher to provide pre-k students with the tools both academically and socially that they needed to be prepared for kindergarten
- Supported pre-kindergarten students in building relationships with peers while aiding in conflict-resolution situations, appropriate classroom behavior, developing social skills, understanding and practicing typical school, routines, and helping them navigate feelings and emotions
- Contributed to their academic growth and readiness through phonics and letter review, number sense, letter and number recognition, writing, penmanship practice, hands-on center that contribute to their fine and gross motor skill development
Intermittent Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher and upheld classroom routines and management to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
Undergraduate Elementary Teaching Internship
Patrick J. Kennedy School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed 150 hours in a first grade, predominantly ELL classroom of 17 diverse learners where I assisted the 1st grade teacher and performed various math, reading, and phonics lessons.
- Ran two writing instruction small group centers where I helped to develop their English sentence structure, syntax, vocabulary, and overall writing skills.
Elementary ELL and After-School tutor
St. Mary’s Assumption School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored with young scholars in grades1-5 with learning disabilities, language barriers while helped with homework, essay building, test preparation, and taught ELL students English language basics including reading comprehension, writing, and phonemic and phonological awareness
Paraprofessional Art, Spanish, and After School Teacher
Lowell Catholic Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Taught grades K-3 in Spanish and Art and assisted with the extended day program for pre-k-2nd grade during the unforeseeable pandemic
- My goal was to broaden their horizons intellectually and creatively while giving them the confidence to learn new skills and explore their talents
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree of Liberal Studies & Educational Studies
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2024
Skills
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google suites, Aspen, Power Schools Perform, and other educational technology
- Traits: Punctuality, hardworking, positive, works well with a team, communicative, flexible, eager to learn, conscientious, diligent, passion for shaping the minds of children
- Teaching: Lesson planning, effective lesson implementation with engaging learning experiences, grading, report cards, Massachusetts DESE curriculum-based instruction, assessment (DIBBELS, F&P, PAST, and QPS), quality assignment/ skill feedback for students
- Creativity in teaching
- Promotes positive classroom management
Certification
- MEPID Number: 57042295
- Elementary Teacher Licensure: PENDING (application submitted). Expected February 2024
- SEI Endorsed: 8008509
- CPR certified by AHA: Both pediatric and adult Basic Life Support (BSL) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
PRE-PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
- James E. Otis Elementary School, East Boston, MA Jan.2023- December2023
- Pre-practicum placement for two semesters here in3rd and4th grade classrooms for Math and literacy instruction.
- Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, Dorchester-Boston, MA Oct.2022-Dec.2022
- Pre-practicum placement for one semester in a4th grade classroom for SEI endorsement
Timeline
Elementary Long Term Substitute
John F. Kennedy School & Winter Hill Community School, Somerville School District
08.2024 - Current
Co-teacher
Summer School Kindergarten Educator, Capuano Early Childhood Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Elementary Teaching Internship
Patrick J. Kennedy School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intermittent Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2024
Elementary ELL and After-School tutor
St. Mary’s Assumption School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional Art, Spanish, and After School Teacher
Lowell Catholic Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- MEPID Number: 57042295
- Elementary Teacher Licensure: PENDING (application submitted). Expected February 2024
- SEI Endorsed: 8008509
- CPR certified by AHA: Both pediatric and adult Basic Life Support (BSL) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree of Liberal Studies & Educational Studies
Emmanuel College
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