Abiona Thompson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A committed educator with experience in leading and teaching in a way that maximizes learning opportunities in diverse settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
P.S. 249 The Caton School
09.2022 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Instructed groups of up to 6 students and provided individual support.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brownsville Ascend Lower School
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Implement engaging Math and ELA lessons remotely and in person.
- Created and implemented differentiated instruction for ELA and Math.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address student gaps.
- Cultivated family partnerships.
6th and 7th Grade ELA Teacher
CAMPA Charter School
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed and implemented Literature scope and sequences for 6th and 7th graders.
- Chose and vetted literature materials students read.
- Use data-driven instruction to improve student ELA State test scores.
- Collected and analyzed student data for trends to inform instruction.
Kindergarten Teacher
Sriwittayapaknam School
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Designed and implemented an English Language program for Thai students using authentic children's literature to teach and reinforce reading skills, speaking skills,
vocabulary development, grammar, and writing skills - Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
- Implemented a diverse range of approaches to increase student engagement
Research Assistant
NEUROSCIENCE
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Research focused on factors that affect Adult Neurogenesis in turtles, led by Dr. Alice Powers.
- Research Project: Discrimination Tasks in Turtles Senior Thesis (Literature Review): The effects of drug abuse (ethanol and cocaine) on Adult Neurogenesis
- Maintained day-to-day operations of animal and histology labs.
- Prepared immuno-staining of brain tissue samples for data collection and examination for changes in neurogenesis.
Research Intern
MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Assisted in research focused on the effects of Midazolam on first-time pediatric surgeries, led by Dr Singh Nair.
- Assisted in the design of survey instruments and questionnaires.
- Obtained informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education: Gr 1-6
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2016
Skills
- Writing IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Responsive Classroom Practices
- Design ELA curriculum
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Technology
Certification
Childhood Ed. Gr 1-6 (Initial Certification)
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
P.S. 249 The Caton School
09.2022 - Current
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brownsville Ascend Lower School
08.2019 - 07.2022
6th and 7th Grade ELA Teacher
CAMPA Charter School
08.2017 - 08.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Sriwittayapaknam School
09.2016 - 09.2017
Research Assistant
NEUROSCIENCE
10.2014 - 05.2016
Research Intern
MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Childhood Education: Gr 1-6
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Childhood Ed. Gr 1-6 (Initial Certification)
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