Abigail Symm
Houston,TX
Summary
Texas A&M graduate with a multidisciplinary background in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Education, offering a unique blend of clinical research experience and classroom leadership as a primary school teacher. Proven expertise in administering cognitive assessments and fostering collaborative communication among researchers, university professors, and parents to enhance student success and psychological well-being. Passionate about exploring the neurological foundations of communication, ready to leverage a strong scientific and interpersonal foundation in pursuit of a graduate SLP program.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Saint Thomas Episcopal School
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored t student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to support student development and academic progress.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Katy, TX
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicate effectively with parents and administration.
- Utilized data to inform student differentiation within small groups.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Assist primary investigator and graduate students with various research projects including independently running participants in a lab setting.
- Administered cognitive assessment tests and questionnaires.
- Collected motor and cognitive learning task data.
- Collected and reviewed articles for literature review.
Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
2019 - 2019
- Constructed review materials for exams and conducted review sessions prior to each exam.
- Distributed and collected tests and projects, as well as, assisted in grading the materials.
- Attended class, held weekly office hours, and attended weekly meetings with program supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2020
Skills
- Working collaboratively
- Organizational skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Phonics instruction
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification, Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (EC-6)
- Basic Life Support Training (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Saint Thomas Episcopal School
08.2023 - Current
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2021 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
08.2018 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University
2019 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University