Mrs Lindsey Abraham

Teacher, Grades K and 1 - August 2022 - Present

Newport-Mesa Unified School District 

- Established strong classroom management systems to support progression of grade level curriculum.

- Accelerated reading growth by utilizing District provided curriculum, Fundations phonics, and differentiated guided reading groups.

- Collaborated with individual students, our on-site behavior specialist, and parents to create a "Check-in, Check-out" system in order to support behavioral and academic goals.

- Integrated ELA and STEAM through hands-on activities throughout the day.

- Facilitated RULER, the District's SEL program with my students through the Mood Meter and Calm Down Corner.

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Teacher, Grade 1 - August 2021 - May 2022

Benson Elementary School, Title I, Tustin Unified School District 

- Established strong classroom management systems to support progression of grade level curriculum.

- Implemented a Balanced Literacy Program, increasing at or above grade-level readers from 54%- 81%.

- Scaffolded learning for all students including Rich CGI Math Tasks and differentiated guided reading.

- Utilized Writer's Workshop, TWIG Science, and District provided Social Studies curriculum.

- Connected with families to optimize student success during community events, IEPs, and conferences.

- Focused on whole-child learning by using restorative practices, teaching growth mindset, and practicing mindfulness during P.E., brain breaks, and in the "calm-down corner" in my classroom.

- Successfully completed the OCDE Induction Program, with a focus on student reading achievement

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Teacher, Grade 3 - August 2020 - May 2021

Richman Elementary School, Title I, Fullerton School District 

• Successfully completed one year of the FSD Induction Program, strengthening my pedagogy and reflection skills.

• Created and implemented hybrid and distance learning experiences for a class of 50% ELLs.

• Utilized Spanish abilities to communicate with parents regarding child's strengths, supports, and needs.

• Emphasized the importance of class community and social-emotional learning during COVID-19 pandemic.

• Transformed Lucy Calkin's Reader's and Writer's Workshops and CGI Math to teach students online.

• Supported students with learning and speech disabilities (IEPs) through differentiated instruction and UDL.

• Planned school-wide PBIS program as a member of PBIS team, ensuring fidelity across grade-levels.

• Informed intervention and instruction with DIBELS, i-Ready, Unit tests, and formative assessments.

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Student Teacher, Grade 3 - January 2020 - June 2020
Esencia K-8, Rancho Mission Viejo, Capistrano Unified School District

• Built distance learning experiences that amplified student voice using Zoom, Google Apps, and FlipGrid.

• Integrated technology across the curriculum including Adobe Spark, Padlet, and EdPuzzle.

• Supported students with Autism and ADHD, implementing accommodations on their IEPs to reach goals. 

• Implemented Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) math strategies, including rich tasks and discussions.

• Created and facilitated innovative, research-based lessons, using UDL strategies to support all learners.

• Informed intervention and instructional decisions with DIBELS, FactsWise, and formative assessments.

• Utilized flexible seating for all students to allow for student choice and collaboration.

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Student Teacher, Grade 1 - August 2019 - December 2019

R.H. Dana Elementary School, Title I, Dana Point, Capistrano Unified School District

• Launched a Spanish Dual Immersion Program alongside the First Grade team.

• Focused on whole-child learning by using restorative practices, a school wide PBIS program, teaching

growth mindset, and practicing mindfulness during P.E., brain breaks, and in the "mindfulness room".

• Utilized differentiated instruction and ELD strategies to accommodate class demographics of 60% ELLs.

• Participated in weekly PLC meetings with staff to analyze and assess data to promote student learning.

• Attended professional development workshops including Education Health, ELD, and FOSS Science.

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Substitute Teacher - January 2019 - May 2020
Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano
• Displayed resilience and flexibility in assignments from grades K-12.
• Fostered a warm and caring classroom environment, inclusive of all students.
• Implemented classroom management systems depending on class demographics
and affect.
• Implemented teachers' lessons in a creative manner, striving to challenge and
engage students, while accommodating student's individual abilities and needs.
• Encouraged the social development of students by facilitating meaningful
opportunities for play.