Abigail Newton

ESL Teacher

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Timeline
About me
Senior Policy Manager at Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Education
- TEFL Institute
  2009 - 2009
  TEFL Certification ESL Certification
- University of Vermont
  2005 - 2009
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English and History Double Major
- Northeastern University
  2015 - 2017
  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Public Administration 3.89
Experience
- Harvest School
  Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
  ESL Teacher
  English as a Second Language instructor: grammar, reading, writing, communications, cultural studies. TOEFL instructor, guiding students in future career and higher education choices
- Target International Student Center
  Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
  ESL Instructor
  English as a Second Language instructor: intermediate and advanced grammar. TOEFL instructor and coordinator; test preparation instructor. Helped many students with college admissions and professional certifications.
- Jewish Family & Children's Service
  Dec 2011 - Jul 2014
  Supervise the mangement and development of a residential program for adults with disabilities. Oversee the medical, legal, and financial care for DDS clients, as well as encourage the development of independent living skills. Organize social and community groups, in addition to writing individual support plans to increase independence (ISPs). Certified in MAP, vital signs, Fire Safety, First Aid, CPR, and Supervision in a residential program through Staff Training Associates. Case Manager, Residential Care Coordinator for adults with disabilities in a residential program. Promoted to Program Manager in November 2012
  - Program Manger
    Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
  - Care Coordinator
    Dec 2011 - Nov 2012
- Jewish Family and Children's Service
  May 2014 - Feb 2015
  Senior Program Manager
- Jewish Family & Children's Service
  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
  Director of Residential Services
  Director of Residential Services responsible for the departmental oversight, state compliance and regulation, staff trainings and development, recruitment, and program trajectory. Experience in budget proposals, legislative committees, and human rights advocacy.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  May 2017 - now
  Home Health, Hospice, Therapy, Independent Nursing
  - Senior Policy Manager
    Apr 2022 - now
  - Program Manager: Home Health, Hospice, Therapies
    May 2018 - Apr 2022
  - Home Health Program Coordinator
    May 2017 - May 2018
Licenses & Certifications
- TEFL Teaching Certification