Allison Vogel
Madison
Summary
Dynamic elementary teacher specializing in anti-racist curriculum development, cohesive small-group literacy instruction, and technology integration. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that engage students and promote critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison
08.2017 - Current
- Created and implemented developmentally- and culturally-relevant curriculum for students, integrating student interests as well as various cultures, traditions, and modalities into learning to foster engagement.
- Collaborated with Reading Intervention team to deliver cohesive, small-group reading instruction, enhancing literacy skills of struggling readers and addressing achievement gaps.
- Integrated technology tools, including Google Classroom, Seesaw, Book Creator, and Zoom, to engage learners in new ways, demonstrating flexibility, creative thinking, and resourcefulness.
- Contributed to School-Based Leadership Team by planning professional development for staff and facilitating discussions on problem-solving, student engagement, and community building.
- Participated in professional development focused on race, gender, ethnicity, language, and identity, developing plans for implementing anti-racist lessons in the classroom.
Elementary Teacher
Wausau School District
Wausau
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Created developmentally-appropriate curriculum across grade levels, demonstrating flexibility in planning, curriculum implementation, and organization.
- Facilitated multiple reading groups and planned lessons that challenged students' literacy learning through critical questioning and independent extension activities.
- Developed and implemented interactive educational games and tools that were utilized by the students during their math time in order to facilitate cooperative learning and problem-solving skills.
- Integrated iPad technology into lessons, utilizing tools like Book Creator for writing, Mind Node for mind mapping, and Explain Everything for math concepts to enhance student learning.
- Actively engaged with parents through behavioral intervention meetings, volunteer work in the classroom, and the School PTO.
- Reached out to school community by engaging in school-wide functions in an effort to connect with families and build a culturally-relevant classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Edgewood College
Madison, WI12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI08-2010
Skills
- small-group literacy instruction
- anti-racist curriculum development
- classroom management
- technology integration
- parent and community engagement
- professional collaboration
Certification
- Reading (316) Certification
- ESL Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2017 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Wausau School District
08.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison