Abigail Wurmbrand
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated educator with experience working with children with moderate to severe special needs. Excellent comprehension of child development, and dedicated to building healthy and strong relationships with children and their families. Outstanding skills in collaborating with teachers, school administrators, and medical staff to meet the diverse academic, social, and medical needs of all students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered small group and Individualized differentiated instruction, targeting individual learning needs of students with multiple disabilities in grades 1-5 in a self-contained specialized learning center.
- Formulated and executed behavior management plans to enhance student behavior.
- Frequently monitored student progress through data collection.
- Facilitated restroom and feeding needs.
- Coordinated with team members to meet diverse student requirements.
- Engaged with parents and service providers to formulate IEPs addressing students' behavioral, medical, and educational needs.
- Enhanced positive behaviors through modeling, repetition, positive reinforcements.
- Fostered open and honest communication and collaboration with families and colleagues.
- Guided students in acquiring skills essential for navigating typical academic and social situations.
Intervention Specialist
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Created, differentiated, and Implemented curriculum to students on the Autism Spectrum in grades K-4
- Created and implemented behavior plans and interventions
- Led small group and Individualized differentiated instruction
- Collaborated with team members to address the needs of all student's
- Communicated with parents and related service providers to develop IEP's that effectively address student behavioral and educational needs
Youth Activities Director
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
New Albany, OH
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitated monthly team building activities for groups of 20-150 youth .
- Coordinated and facilitated community service events.
Child Caregiver
PRIVATE FAMILY
Columbus, OH
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Summer caregiver.
- Delivered care for children ages 8 months - 9 years.
- Prepared meals, facilitated transportation, and developed activities for children.
- Provided supervision to ensure safety and well-being of children.
Camp Counselor, Unit Leader
EMMA KAUFMANN CAMP
Morgantown, WV
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Overnight camp counselor for youth aged 6-16 for 5 consecutive summers.
- Unit leader directing counselors for early childhood ages.
- Directed counselor-in-training program in Israel during summer 2016.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Columbus, Ohio
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing educational activities for children ages 2-3.
- Supported lead teacher with meal preparation and bathroom assistance.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Special Education And Early Childhood Education
Capital University
Bexley, OH05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early and Middle Childhood Studies in Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2018
Skills
- Team-oriented collaboration skills
- Special education experience
- Effective teamwork abilities
- IEP development and delivery
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Data collection
- Flexible learning approaches
- Strong organizational skills
- Curriculum design
- Leadership experience
- Proficient time management
- Effective differentiation techniques
- Empathetic communication with verbal and non-verbal individuals
Certification
- K-12 Mind/Moderate Intervention Specialist Licensure
- PreK-3 Early Childhood Education Licensure
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Columbus City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO
08.2020 - 05.2023
Youth Activities Director
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
08.2019 - 08.2021
Child Caregiver
PRIVATE FAMILY
06.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Preschool Teacher
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
12.2015 - 05.2017
Camp Counselor, Unit Leader
EMMA KAUFMANN CAMP
06.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early and Middle Childhood Studies in Education
The Ohio State University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Special Education And Early Childhood Education
Capital University