EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester MI
ABBY
ANDERSON
PHILOSOPHY
In my classroom my students will
be learning through engaging
material that will inspire them to
want learn more. My instruction will
directly correlate with my individual
students’ interests and learning
needs. Students in my class will
not only learn academics; they will
also learn to be independent, how
to solve problems, and how to
respect themselves and those
around them. I will create a safe
and inviting learning environment.
It is important that students feel
confident enough to seek my help
or ask questions. Most importantly,
I will be my students biggest
advocate.
CONTACT
PHONE:
(248) 410-9758
WEBSITE:
Website goes here
EMAIL:
Akanderson2@oakland.edu
September 2013-December 2018
Bachelor of Science Degree
Early Childhood (ZS) Endorsement
Major: Language Arts K-8
GPA: 3.7
FIELD EXPERIENCES
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY , West Bloomfield MI
Student Teacher (Final Field) Second Grade
January 2018–December 2018
 Created strong, differentiated lesson plans that met the
needs of all students
 Collaborated with grade level teammates
 Created and led small group and individual conferences
with students based on different learning needs
 Participated in professional development
 Participated in writing and receiving a grant for all of second
grade
 Conducted evidence-based Math and Reading interventions
 Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
and Capturing Kid’s Hearts
 Administered Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and
analyzed results
SCHOOLCRAFT ELEMENTARY Waterford MI
Student Teaching Field 1, First/Second Grade
October 2015–December 2015
 Lead Math Workshops with small and large groups of
students
 Administered tests and graded papers
 Participated in team meetings
 Worked individually with Tier 3 students on Reading
WALTON CHARTER ACADEMY Pontiac MI
Student Teaching Field 2, Fourth Grade
January 2017–March 2017
 Assisted mentor teacher in planning instructional
materials and lessons
 Participated in analyzing state assessment scores
 Lead small groups during Reading Workshop
 Conferred with student’s individually during Writer’s
Workshop
REFERENCES
 Katy Knighton: Mentor
teacher at Roosevelt
Elementary 248.722.3748
 Dr. Cynthia Judson:
Student teaching
supervisor: 248.792.7078
 Eman Saleh: Director at
Early Explorers Academy
248.618.0404
SKILLS & ACHEIVEMENTS
 Proficient with Microsoft
Office and Google
Docs/Slides
 Proficient with
Promethean Boards and
Active Inspire
 Oakland University’s
Dean’s List 2017-2018
 Trained and proficient in
administering and analyzing
Fountas & Pinnell
assessments.
 Involved in writing and
receiving a grant for supplies
that will help improve
student's literacy.
 Created and worked with
reading groups based on
evidence-based data.
 First Aid/ CPR Certification.
ACTIVITIES
 Member of SMEA (Student
Michigan Education
Association)
 Member of NCSS (National
Council for the Social Studies)
LOWRY CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Rochester
MI
Practicum 1, Pre-Kindergarten
September 2016–December 2016
 Participated and led daily routines such as set-up,
attendance, transitions, and work-time
 Created and incorporated lessons based on HighScope
Curriculum, both small group and whole group
 Observed and documented developmental milestones
for each child
 Utilized the HighScope Child Observation Record (COR)
as an assessment tool
STADIUM DRIVE ELEMENTARY Lake Orion MI
Student Teaching Field 3, Second Grade
January 2017—March 2017
 Worked in small groups and individually to build reading
comprehension
 Created and executed lessons for Reading and Writing
Workshop
 Collaborated with mentor teacher and second grade
team on upcoming lessons based on assessment
AUBURN ELEMENTARY Auburn Hills, MI
Practicum 2, Pre-Kindergarten
September 2017—December 2017
 Recorded anecdotal notes daily on children’s
developmental progress
 Lead classroom routines including: transitions, whole
group instruction, small group instruction, and work-time
 Reached out to local fire department to visit classroom
and discuss fire safety to children
 Redirected children using positive and supportive
language
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUSTAFF West Bloomfield School District
Substitute Teacher, K-5
December 2017—Present
 Carried out daily plans and provided instruction to
students in grade K-5
 Created a safe, positive environment to ensure
optimal learning
 Worked with students individually, in small groups
and in whole group instruction
 Created and executed successful behavioral plans
EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY Waterford, MI
Teacher, Pre-school
May 2017—December 2017
 Planned and lead small group and whole group
instruction
 Created and executed lessons based on Project
Based Learning (PBL)
 Redirected children using positive and supportive
language
 Kept in regular contact with parents and guardians
to communicate children’s development and
learning goals
 Administered Developmental Screening tests for
children