Amy Abbey
Carmel,IN
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Kindergarten Teacher with 29 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Seeking to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to the academic and social development to all my students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher- Grassy Creek
MSD Warren Township
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside traditional classroom setting.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher- Sunny Height
MSD Warren Township
08.2005 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher- Pleasant Run
MSD Warren Township
08.1998 - 08.2015
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Managed 26 students
First Grade Teacher- Heather Hills
MSD Warren Township
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1994
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Engagement and Development
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build rapport with students, parents and colleagues
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Student Data Management
- Science of Reading Trained
- Patient, compassionate, and empathetic approach with young children
- Knowledgeable in using educational technology tools and resources
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Mentor Teacher
- Science of Reading Trained
- Teacher of the Year 2000 at Pleasant Run
- Team Lead
- Reading Committee
- Had Warren Townships first all day kindergarten class in 1998-1999 school year
- Kindergarten Camp -Lead teacher
- Science Curriculum Mapping
- Exemplary NWEA Math and Reading scores every year
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher- Grassy Creek
MSD Warren Township
07.2019 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher- Sunny Height
MSD Warren Township
08.2005 - 07.2019
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher- Pleasant Run
MSD Warren Township
08.1998 - 08.2015
First Grade Teacher- Heather Hills
MSD Warren Township
08.1995 - 08.1998
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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