Leah Abney
Gurley
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong focus on fostering collaborative and results-driven classroom environment. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for both students and colleagues. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement, with passion for inspiring young learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Madison County Schools
New Market, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Math Content Team (PLC Team)
- Tier 2 & 3 Intervention for Reading and Math
- Standards Based Grading -Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and participation. Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Alabama Literacy Act
- 3rd Grade Portfolios
- OGAP Additive Reasoning (K-2)
- OGAP Multiplicative Reasoning (3-5)
- Camp Invention Instructor
- Summer Learning Camp ELA Instructor (2024)
- Summer Learning Camp Math Instructor (2025)
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - 2023
- Team Lead August 2020-2023
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and lesson delivery.
- School Webmaster: August 2020-2023 (Handle all official website postings and official school calendar)
- Coordinated school events and activities to promote community involvement and student engagement.
- ELA Coordinator: January 2022-May 2022
- LETRS Certified (2023)
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address diverse learning needs and promote individual growth.
- Title 1 Educator
- Taught virtually and hybrid during COVID-19 pandemic
6th Grade Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville, AL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Title 1 Educator
- Taught Science and Social Studies standards for 3 rotating classes.
- Taught virtual classes using Google Classroom and Zoom during COVID-19 pandemic.
Pre-K Teacher
First United Methodist Church
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Aid for 3-year-old class
- Afternoon Teacher for 3-year-old class
- Afternoon Teacher for Pre-K
- Lead over summer “Drop In” Program: program for older sibling of daycare students to attend for the summer.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Elementary Education
Alabama A & M University
Huntsville, AL05-2024
B.S.Ed. - Elementary Education
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2019
Skills
- Team collaboration - Designed lesson plans and assessments with content team that aligned with Essential Standards and state requirements that targeted the standards rather than a specific curriculum content
- Data Driven - Utilizing data from lessons and assessments to develop and led targeted instruction for individual and small groups
- Maintained a productive classroom environment by implementing consistent routines and behavior management strategies
- Effective communication skills with parents, students through ClassDojo, email, and phone conferencing
- Utilizing standards based learning scale (1-4) and traditional grading scale (A, B, C, D, F)
Certification
- Mckinney-Vento Homeless Education for Teachers
- AMSTI Science Notebooking K-12: Completed July 2019
- AMSTI Secondary Science Lab Safety: Completed June 2020
- Implementing Lexia Core 5 Into Your Classroom: Completed August 2019
- DIBELS Certified: August 2020
- SPIRE Trained: Completed April 2021
- The Orton-Gillingham Approach by Green River Literacy – Classroom Educator Level (30hrs): Completed July 2021
- LETRS Units 1-8: Completed May 2022
- Medication Assistant: Completed September 2022
- Phonics First: Completed July 2023
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Madison County Schools
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
08.2020 - 2023
6th Grade Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
01.2020 - 05.2020
Pre-K Teacher
First United Methodist Church
07.2016 - 12.2019
B.S.Ed. - Elementary Education
Troy University
M.S.Ed. - Elementary Education
Alabama A & M University