Colleen Dolan Abraham
Methuen,MA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Reading Specialist and Adjunct Lecturer with a passion for teaching and learning. Exceptional collaboration skills working with administrators, teachers, and families to build both the skill and desire to read in all learners.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Merrimack College
08.2007 - Current
- Design and teach course EDU3310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts, providing instruction to more than 650 undergraduate students.
- Create and grade quizzes, exams, assignments, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encourage active participation by incorporating many varied opportunities to invite lively discussions and assess understanding.
- Incorporate many instructional techniques to prepare students for their MTEL exam.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Use a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Reading Specialist
High Plain Elementary- Andover Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2023
- Conducted multiple, school wide assessments and analyzed results to identify students with instructional needs.
- Designed and delivered customized small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Used approaches such as Fundations and Wilson to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to literacy instruction and assessment.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Recommended, modeled, and supervised implementation of instructional materials and assessment tools.
- Planned for and participated in data analysis and data team meetings
Teacher
Kaleidoscope- Creative Learning For Children
06.1989 - 06.2021
- Created and taught multiple classes to students ages 3-13 including: Meet Mother Goose, Author, Author, Video Live, Mystery Madness, and Mass Media Blast.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to increase student participation and hands-on learning.
- Directed Extended Day Program by organizing, leading, and planning for teachers and teacher assistants.
Classroom Teacher
Robert Frost School- Lawrence Public Schools
09.1988 - 08.2000
- Enhanced student learning by utilizing wide range of instructional approaches and engaging classroom experiences, instilling a love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
- Developed self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, administrators and counselors to help all students reach their learning goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05.1988
Skills
- Wilson Expertise
- Fundations Experience
- Individualized Support
- Data-Driven Approaches
- Professional Developer
- Strong Communicator
Certification
*SEI Teacher Indorsement *Wilson Reading System *Fundations *LIPS *Just Write PA *Benchmark Assessment System *DIBELS 8
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Merrimack College
08.2007 - Current
Reading Specialist
High Plain Elementary- Andover Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2023
Teacher
Kaleidoscope- Creative Learning For Children
06.1989 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher
Robert Frost School- Lawrence Public Schools
09.1988 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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