Abigail Schwartz
Arlington,VA
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 5-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and fun guiding for classroom engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Trip Leader
Shenandoah Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
Winchester, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw office operations to support program maintenance. Co-directed outdoor adventure trips for students, enhancing experiential learning opportunities.
- Fostered a supportive environment that encouraged skill development among participants of varying experience levels.
- Ensured safe and enjoyable trips by maintaining a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and first aid practices.
- Led group excursions, ensuring safety and adherence to outdoor regulations.
Specialist
Congressional Camp
Fairfax, VA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- I planned, prepared, and led activities for children ages 6-14. I worked in a classroom setting where I managed groups of about 18-24 children and led them in said activities.
Summer camp counselor
Calleva
Poolesville, MD
06.2023 - 08.2024
- My first summer I was a Junior Counselor in the Riley’s Locke branch, where I worked alongside a Head Counselor and an Instructor to help support groups of campers (8-12 kids) learning a multitude of water based skills.
- My second summer, I worked as an Instructor in Training at the farm in Maryland. I spent about 4 weeks working as a Head Counselor, where I managed campers medications, led the group in the absence of the Instructor, and helped directly in teaching kids more farm based activities.
Teacher’s Assistant
Early Childhood Education Class
Arlington, VA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Supported students' learning by providing individual and small group instruction.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement lesson plans effectively.
- Monitored student progress, ensuring adherence to academic standards and objectives.
- Facilitated classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in classroom management by rotating through various age groups each quarter. Supported teachers in delivering educational content across different age classrooms. Engaged with students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in early childhood education for infants to 6 years old at preschool. Supported collaboration with Montessori school for kindergarten through 6th grade activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA12-2028
High School - High School
Yorktown High School
Arlington, Va06-2024
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
- Skilled in guiding teams
- Group management
- Engaging, Fun, and Patient demeanor
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
Certification
-Paraprofessional Certificate
-First Aid, CPR, AED (Adult and Pediatric)
-Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Specialist
Congressional Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Trip Leader
Shenandoah Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
08.2024 - Current
Summer camp counselor
Calleva
06.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher’s Assistant
Early Childhood Education Class
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
High School - High School
Yorktown High School