Holly Abbott

Experience

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  Utica Community Schools

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Elementary School Teacher

  • Developed curriculum and instructed second grade students, with an average class sizes of 24• Participated on Science Committee, focused on improving science curriculum and student involvement

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  Utica Community Schools

  Aug 1998 - now

  Elementary School Teacher

  • Design innovative whole-group, small-group, and individual curriculum for 27-33 multi-cultural fourth grade students, with a wide range of academic needs and socio-economic backgrounds• Continuous assessment of student needs to adapt curriculum and instruction to ensure all students are learning at full potential• Organize ongoing parent-teacher communication and conferences to maximize student learning opportunities and develop forward-thinking plans to correct ongoing issues• Consistently achieve over 100% growth in student achievement, based on NWEA assessment data • Fluent in the use of interactive websites (XtraMath, TenMarks, BrainPOP, etc.), adaptive learning software (RazKids, Dreambox, etc.), interactive whiteboards, and interactive distance learning • Member of National Council of Teacher of Mathematics• Developed district-wide educational units in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and trained teachers in the instructional application• Supervised the development of ten student teachers as a Cooperating Teacher with Oakland University, collaborating with university staff on performance evaluations and career development• Spearheaded the creation of a school-wide science fair and continue to serve as staff lead in planning, coordination, and execution• Launched a school-wide reading program that led to winning the Detroit Red Wings Reading Program State-wide Participation Award• Served for six years on the MEAP Math and MEAP ELA Data Analysis Teams• Led the Academically, Talented, and Gifted (ATG) group of students as coach for three years • Served for three years as Social Studies Olympiad Coach• Four-time recipient of the “Think Energy” DTE Energy Grant• Participated in the district-wide Utica Community Schools Science Curriculum Planning & Development Committee• Three year participant in the Making Connections Thematic Units Development Committee• Coordinated several grade-wide field trips Show less