ABIGAIL LATHEM
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Committed Educator with demonstrated success contributing innovative support strategies and creativity through professional development creation. Sound knowledge of school systems, educational law, coaching strategies, data driven decision making, instructional technologies, and adult learning theory. Dedicated to building strong relationships and assisting others in reaching their full potential to increase student understanding and achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (mild/moderate)
Churchill Junior High School
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education plans using data driven decision making and knowledge of K-8 Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts for students in the 6th-8th grade.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and colleagues to plan and implement curriculum, share instruction, and analyze student assessment data to better support the learning outcomes of students with disabilities.
- Facilitate professional development and training for staff on special education best practices, positive behavior interventions and supports, accommodation implementation, and the use of technologies to support student learning.
Special Education Teacher (severe)
Whittier Elementary School
West Valley City, UT
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Implemented curriculum, planned instruction, collected and analyzed data, and problem solved student learning gaps while maintaining fidelity to grade level core standards of learning for each student across fourth, fifth, and sixth grade.
- Supervised, trained, evaluated, and provided feedback to 3-5 paraprofessionals each year on classroom management expectations, student plan implementation, direct instruction practices, and school district policies and procedures.
Supervising Teacher
Churchill Junior High School
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - 04.2024
Supervising Teacher
Whittier Elementary School
West Valley City, UT
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Advised and supported student teachers from Utah State University (2020) and the University of Utah (2024) during the student teaching practicum by modeling routines, training on curriculum implementation, and providing feedback on the application of pre-service teacher standards.
Education
M.Ed - K-12 Teacher Instructional Leadership
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
B.S - Special Education And Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Written/Spoken Communication
- Records Management
- Professional Development Creation and Implementation
- Records Management
Timeline
Supervising Teacher
Churchill Junior High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher (mild/moderate)
Churchill Junior High School
06.2022 - Current
Supervising Teacher
Whittier Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher (severe)
Whittier Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
M.Ed - K-12 Teacher Instructional Leadership
University of Utah
B.S - Special Education And Elementary Education
Utah State University
Achievements
- Leadership Team Member 2025-Present
- Intervention and Support Team Facilitator 2023-2025
- Excel Teaching Award Nominee 2024
- Outstanding Professional Educator Award 2022