Kristine Abraham
Gresham,OR
Summary
Seeking a certified permanent teaching position. Establishing an environment where successful learning is accomplished through determination, self-reliance, and motivation. Dedicated to promoting academic achievement and associated learning skills. Plans lessons, lead activities, and conducts assessments. Practical, hardworking, flexible, and compassionate in the purpose of educating students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Summer School Teacher 3-5
Highland Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Led summer program of students grades 3-5 learning about Science of Weather.
- Built strong relationships with students while focusing on empathy, positivity, and safe environments to enjoy learning
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Assessed student progress using group projects to display understanding
- Managed student behavior and established clear classroom expectations
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet student's academic needs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Student Teacher Grades 4/5
Highland Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Asked to begin full time take-over early to gain as much experience and constructive criticism as possible
- Scheduled and conducted parent/teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop at-home relationships
- Participated in 4th and 5th-grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to motivate/encourage teamwork, equity, and inclusion
- Planned and taught two different grade-level curriculums to demonstrate leadership (NOAA and Junior Achievement)
- Coordinated two school-wide community service activities that built and improved students' character in partnership with Backyard Habitat and National Wildlife Federation
- Actively participated in Tier/ IEP meetings to demonstrate advocacy and gain experience with creating and data collecting for Individualized Education Program
- Independently assessed and taught 5th-grade-ready math to drive instruction toward standards
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
Substitute Teaching
Highland Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Successfully substituted at moment's notice to display flexibility
- Developed and utilized classroom management techniques to establish structures within
- Demonstrated effective differentiated teaching strategies utilizing many instructional methods and learning support resources
- Created and taught lesson plans via online platforms (See Saw, Google, Canvas, Near pod)
- Upheld classroom routines to support all elementary grade student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Educational Assistant
Highland Elementary
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Lead Reading and Math intervention groups (DIBELS, LLI, Phonics, Ready)
- Designed and trained staff/students on PBIS routines for cafeteria
- Organized grade 4/5 instructional groupings to create opportunities for success for all and whole students with many ranges of abilities and differences.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinically Based Elementary Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 06.2023
Associate of Science - Education
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon 03.2023
Skills
- Educational Games
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Student Rapport-Building
- Emotional Support
- Constructive Feedback
- Lesson Planning
- Proficient in Technology Resource
- Different Learning Styles
- Team Relationships
Timeline
Certified Summer School Teacher 3-5
Highland Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Teacher Grades 4/5
Highland Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
Substitute Teaching
Highland Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2023
Educational Assistant
Highland Elementary
02.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Clinically Based Elementary Education
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - Education
Mt Hood Community College
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