- Teacher of the Year 2026
- North Carolina Council Of Social Studies Teacher of the Year 2024
- Spoke Nationally For Paideia on Curriculum Development
Elizabeth V. Abel
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record in fostering academic excellence and leadership within educational settings. Skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and staff mentoring to elevate educational outcomes. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Recognized for effective communication, strategic planning, and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher- 1st and 4th Grade ELA
River Gate Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
- EIT 2 in the Teacher Leader Pathway.
- Designed and facilitated professional development on Thinking Maps and Paideia to strengthen instructional practices schoolwide.
- Lead small groups PD to effectively train, support, and develop new staff members.
- Served as a mentor to the Beginning Teachers Program, while also providing coaching in instructional planning, classroom management, and differentiation.
- Developed, launched, and managed the Science and Garden Club, increasing student engagement in hands-on STEM and environmental learning.
- Served on the Phonics Committee, driving schoolwide literacy initiatives and evidence-based phonics instruction to help vertical planning and instruction.
- Trained staff with differentiated instruction and student learning pathways to meet diverse student needs.
Teacher- 1st Grade
Elon Park Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Member of Charlotte Teachers Institute.
- Wrote a curriculum on immigration which was implemented throughout the entire school.
- Mentor Teacher, Team Lead
- Attended SEL meetings to meet with parents and work with them on school improvement plans.
- Paideia team representative.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary
Grove City College
Grove City, PA2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grove City College
Grove City, PA2016
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Data-driven decision making
- Assessment strategies
- Special education
Interests
Certification
- National Board Certified
- State of North Carolina Licensure
- Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (K-12)
Trainings
- Certified in Orton Gillingham- multisensory phonics training
- Foundations of Reading
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
Timeline
Teacher- 1st and 4th Grade ELA
River Gate Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Teacher- 1st Grade
Elon Park Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary
Grove City College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grove City College