Linda Abdo Newsome
Jennings,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate classroom teacher, working towards becoming a school counselor, with experience in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through strategic, hands on, yet rigorous standards aligned instruction within the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Demonstrated highly effective classroom management through relationship building with students and parents, as well as maintaining classroom routines, structure, and meaningful instruction. Set to graduate May 2026 as a certified school counselor with a Master's in Education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hamilton County Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Highly effective in all subjects in a 3rd grade classroom including: Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and iii (enrichment).
- All subjects in a 1st grade classroom including: Language Arts, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and iii (enrichment).
- 5th grade science teacher (state tested subject).
- Developed and implemented purposeful, rigorous, and engaging/ hands on lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Science of reading – UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) lesson implementation experience.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Planning for differentiated instruction/ small groups within my lessons and accommodations for ESOL and ESE students.
- Being part of the IEP team and following IEP’s within lesson plans.
- Planning for and implementing the MTSS process and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Maintaining open communication with parents to collaborate and build positive relationships.
- Collaborating with grade level teachers, administration, and resource teachers for strategic/ targeted instruction of students throughout 3rd grade, 1st grade, and 5th grade.
- Student progress monitoring through state standardized tests/ various assessment tools to adapt instruction/ close gaps.
- Approved to be a new teacher mentor by participating in and passing appropriate course within the district.
- Attending appropriate professional development and participating in temporary duty or traveling to meaningful conferences for continuous growth.
- Inputting grades promptly.
- Maintaining an organized and structured classroom.
Junior Varsity Coach for Volleyball/ Assistant Varsity Coach
Hamilton County High School
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Led pre-season conditioning programs designed specifically for the team''s needs and goals, resulting in increased preparedness for competition season.
- Led practice and drills to enhance athlete performance and teamwork.
- Coached junior varsity during seasonal games.
- Assisted head varsity coach during practice and games.
Full Time Sales Lead
Hanna Andersson
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Working as a Full Time Sales Lead supervising the store, training/interviewing new associates, delivering excellent customer service, conferencing with district managers, handling cash/card payments, researching local charities to donate to, working with children, and integrating ideas for creative craft activities for the holidays.
Pre-Teaching Field Work
Florida International University – School of Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Field Work was completed in five public elementary schools: Village Green Elementary, Joe Hall Elementary, Shenandoah Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, and Gloria Floyd Elementary.
- Planned for and integrated the ESE population into the general education classroom including students with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, and other Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).
- Implemented the following Assessments in order to guide instruction: the Basic Reading Inventory (BRI), the Yopp-Singer Test of Phoneme Segmentation, the Rosner Test of Auditory Analysis, the Elementary Spelling Inventory, and the Early Literacy Assessment.
- Implemented multiple 5-E interactive science lessons.
- Implemented Teaching through Problem Solving interactive math lessons.
- Completed several case studies with several members of the K-5 ESOL population to discover the students’ areas for growth and facilitate specific intervention activities to develop each individual student’s Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency.
- Implemented all levels of the Response to Intervention support system for K-5 students.
- Created unit plans for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and taught at least 1 lesson from each plan to small groups of K-5 students.
- Tutored a developing 2nd grade reader one on one for an entire semester on the six areas of literacy to earn my reading endorsement.
Part Time Key-Holder
Nine West Retail
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Working as a Part Time Key-Holder (management) supervising and training associates, selling product, managing cash/card payments, and delivering excellent customer service.
Student Teaching Internship
Coral Terrace Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Departmentalized 1th grade class in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies.
- Created and implemented an 8 week long standard aligned language arts unit plan using differentiated instruction to strengthen the student’s literacy of alphabet knowledge and grade level reading fluency.
- Planned and taught daily whole class and small group lessons.
- Responsible for incorporating i-Ready Reading into the classroom to improve overall student literacy.
- Implemented strategic and effective classroom management and discipline procedures to maintain a safe and efficient learning environment.
- Used student assessment data from SAT, i-Ready, and classroom assessments to guide classroom instruction.
- Strategically planned for and implemented Differentiated Instruction in all subject areas.
- Incorporated ESE and ESOL teaching strategies and accommodations into the classroom.
- Maintained positive and intentional communication/relationships with parents and students.
- Participated in and led various parent/teacher conferences.
- Participated in Gifted IEP and IEP meetings.
- Participated in staff meetings.
- Attended various professional development educational seminars.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2026
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2017
High - undefined
Braddock Senior High School
Miami, FL01.2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Organized
- Positive
- Takes initiative
- Reliable/ Loyal
- Goal Oriented
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Full time master’s student pursuing a Master’s in School counseling from Valdosta State University, a CACREP accredited university.
- Completed 100 experience hours of practicum at Hamilton County Elementary school and Hamilton County High school combined, and 300 hours of internship 1 at Hamilton County Elementary school.
- Currently approved to complete 300 hours of internship 2 during the Spring 2026 semester (starting January 2026).
- Obtained a passing score on the CPCE and have applied for graduation for Spring 2026 (May 2026).
- Experience involves planning for a comprehensive school counseling program, creating and delivering instruction in academic, career, and social emotional learning topics through the multi-tired system of supports, including whole group instruction, small group instruction, and brief-individual counseling.
- Currently an American School Counseling Association (ASCA) member with liability insurance
Certification
Level 4 Georgia Standard Professional Teaching Certificate
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Junior Varsity Coach for Volleyball/ Assistant Varsity Coach
Hamilton County High School
08.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher
Hamilton County Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2024
Full Time Sales Lead
Hanna Andersson
01.2016 - 01.2017
Student Teaching Internship
Coral Terrace Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Pre-Teaching Field Work
Florida International University – School of Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
Part Time Key-Holder
Nine West Retail
08.2013 - 12.2016
High - undefined
Braddock Senior High School
Master of Education - School Counseling
Valdosta State University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Certificates And Endorsements
- Elementary Education Grades K – 6
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
Honors And Awards
- Bellsouth Scholarship, 2017-01-01
- Dean’s List, 2014-09-01, 2017-12-01
- Top Performer of the Year Award, 2014-01-01
- Promotion to management position, 2014-01-01
- High School Honors Student, 2009-09-01, 2013-06-01
Community Service
- 2018-04-01, Present, Volunteer for Hamilton County Elementary Pageant
- 2016-08-01, St. Louis Catholic Church Dinner for the Disabled in Miami, FL.