Abigail Tompkins
K-8 Educator
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dependable teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Secondary ELD Teacher
Mead School District
Mead , WA
09.2020 - Current
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with teachers, paras, administrators and parents to meet the needs of the whole child.
Elementary ELD Teacher
Mead School District
Mead, WA
09.2014 - 09.2020
- Increased EL students' reading levels by integrating online curriculum and differentiating instruction for students needing extra guidance.
- Coordinated communication between school and home to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Coordinated daily schedules, curriculum and EL activities across multiple school buildings.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA 09.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA 09.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 07.2019 - 03.2021
Skills
Building rapport with students
Individualized instruction and mentoring
Multimedia and interactive approach to instruction
Collaborative team player
Utilize various forms of assessment
Self-reflective and life-long learner
Certification
Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Secondary ELD Teacher
Mead School District
09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
07.2019 - 03.2021
Elementary ELD Teacher
Mead School District
09.2014 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Whitworth University
09.2011 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Columbia Basin College
09.2007 - 06.2009