Natalie Abernathy
Connersville,IN
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher for 15+ years in both rural and urban settings with a proven history of creating engaged classroom environments that supporting diverse educational styles. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and improved student learning among students of varying needs and abilities. Organizer and executer of numerous functions/programs as a veteran teacher and PTO president to encourage family involvement in education. Evaluated as a "Highly Effective Teacher" for 8+ years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Fayette County School System
08.2014 - Current
- Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Current PTO president for (3+ years)
- Taught in the New Teacher Academy
- Social Committee Member
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
5/6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2008
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Class Engagement
- Organizational Skills
- Family Involvement
- Class Management
- Standards Compliance
- Google Applications
- Sourcing Technologies
Certification
- Elementary Education License
- Special Education License
Special Education Licensure
K-12 mild-moderate students
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Fayette County School System
08.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2009 - 07.2014
5/6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Richmond Community Schools
08.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University East
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University East
- Elementary Education License
- Special Education License
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