Abigail Taylor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Upbeat teacher passionate about helping students reach their fullest potential. Skillful in fostering a supportie classroom environment and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106
08.2017 - Current
- Taught in a co-taught classroom with a variety of learning needs.
- Collaborated daily with the special education teacher to differentiate instruction.
- Teacher leader representative for the fourth grade team.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Adapted whole group curriculums to fit a small group learning structure.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
English Teacher
Refugee Accommodation Center City Plaza
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Volunteered to teach English to Syrian refugee students who are not currently receiving a public education
- Developed curriculum for a beginner English course
- Motivated students to attend class by incorporating lessons tailored to the students' interests
- Trained students how to actively listen and participate in a classroom setting.
English Teaching Assistantship
Fulbright Scholarship
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Taught English as a second language to Greek students in grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for 45 minutes each day
- Provided a cross-cultural educational experience for students by infusing American culture and language into the classroom and surrounding community
- Created lesson plans and taught a creative writing course to 6th grade second language learners
- Created and implemented lesson plans using differentiated instruction for English Language Learners
- Collaborated with 16 different English teachers throughout the school year.
Tutoring
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught English to a 6th and 8th grade student in Athens, Greece
- Prepared a supplemental curriculum for students to become more comfortable listening, writing, speaking, and reading English.
Math Teacher
St. Vincent Ferrer School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Solely responsible for 7th grade class - discipline issues, parent communication, social/emotional lessons
- Created daily lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics and 7th grade religion
- Analyzed student's standardized test results in order to create weekly math groups based on individual needs
- Utilized iPad applications for daily instruction in lieu of student textbooks
- Tutored 6th, 7th, and 8th grader students after school twice a week
- Led 7th and 8th grade competitive math team.
Education Intern
National Hellenic Museum
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Aided in creating a summer camp curriculum for students wanting to become more in touch with their Greek culture
- Taught elementary and middle school students about the different exhibitions in the Greek museum.
Student Teaching
Pierce Downer Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Created a student-centered, two-week math unit challenging the students to apply their knowledge of multiplication and division to a real-world situation
- Attended four professional development meetings lasting six hours each as well as all faculty meetings
- Differentiated instruction in all subject areas in order to challenge all students at the appropriate level
- Collaborated with the fourth grade team along with teachers in different grade levels in order to create engaging, student-centered lesson plans that benefited every student's individual needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Social Emotional Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Co-teaching
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educators License in Elementary Education (K-9), 07/2015
- Middle School Mathematics (5-8), Middle School Language Arts (5-8)
student activities
- University of Iowa Diving Team, 08/2010, 03/2015
- Alpha Phi sorority, 02/2010, 05/2013
leadership experience
Teacher Leader, LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106, 08/2021-08/2023, Led fourth grade professional learning community, met with fellow teacher leaders to discuss school-wide decisions
Captain, University of Iowa Swimming and Diving Team, 08/2012, 03/2013, Guided a group of 30 swimmers and divers by setting goals as a group, organizing team functions, and acting as a positive role model inside and outside of the pool
awards
- Academic All Big Ten recipient, 2011-2015
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, 2011-2015
- CSCAA honorable mention Scholar All-American, 2011-2012
- University of Iowa Diving Nancilea Underwood Most Valuable Woman's Diver, 2012-2013, 2013-2014
- Collegiate athlete Letter Winner, 2011-2015
- Exemplary work and dedication to excellence in Literacy Teaching and Learning 1, Fall, 2013
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106
08.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Refugee Accommodation Center City Plaza
11.2016 - 07.2017
Tutoring
10.2016 - 06.2017
English Teaching Assistantship
Fulbright Scholarship
09.2016 - 07.2017
Math Teacher
St. Vincent Ferrer School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Education Intern
National Hellenic Museum
06.2015 - 08.2015
Student Teaching
Pierce Downer Elementary
08.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Iowa
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