Abigail Elliott
Dexter City,OHIO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Noble Learning Center, adept at fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, I create positive learning environments that enhance academic success and personal growth. Recognized for my creativity in lesson planning and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Teacher
Muskingum Valley ESC
02.2025 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in education and refining teaching skills.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing varied teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Provided additional support to struggling students through after-school tutoring sessions, leading to improved academic performance.
- Enhanced literacy skills among students with targeted reading activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating safe and conducive learning environment.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adapting teaching methods to optimize learning for all students.
- Designed lesson plans tailored to meet diverse needs of students, enhancing individual learning outcomes.
- Coordinated with school staff to align after-school teaching with day curriculum, ensuring cohesive educational experience.
- Initiated peer mentoring program, which improved student relationships and fostered supportive learning community.
- Supported students with homework and academic challenges, improving their academic performance.
Substitute Teacher
Caldwell Elementary
01.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lead Teacher
Noble Learning Center
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Maplewood Career Center
Ravenna, OH05.2013
Associates - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
- Activity planning
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson implementation
Timeline
After-School Teacher
Muskingum Valley ESC
02.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Caldwell Elementary
01.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Noble Learning Center
08.2019 - 03.2025
Early Childhood Education -
Maplewood Career Center
Associates - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati