Chelsey Abry, M.Ed. Email and Phone Number

• Coaches and collaborates with teachers to engage learning and be effective teachers.• Observe teacher lessons, review lesson plans, and provide feedback to enhance self-reflection of teaching practices• Lead Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings in order for teachers to work interdependently to achieve common goals, analyze professional practice, and improve individual and collective results.

• Instructed a rigorous summer program to students who are identified as “nearly meeting standards” to build their math discourse, problem-solving, and fluency skills.• Focused on building both math readiness and student confidence, while preparing students for success in college and careers.

3rd Grade Teacher - Lead teacher for the Whittier Clean-Up Crew where I guide 25 students in the beautification of our school twice a week. - Yearbook photographer, designer, and layout editor using the website Memento Yearbook.- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration to improve student academic performance.

2nd-Grade Multiple Subject Teacher• Lead and coordinated meetings for the Elementary Associated Student Body.• Designed and implemented PBIS practices for students and staff to build positive school culture and support Tier I, II, and IIIstudents through the PBIS Committee.• Collaborated with a team of faculty to research and implement the Social Emotional Learning needs of students through theOrchard Supports Committee.• Lead a reading intervention program using the Fountas and Pinnell Language Literacy Intervention curriculum.

• Taught in a summer school program at Montalvin Elementary School under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. • Engaged in a full schedule of professional development, including: seminars, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and coursework specific to teaching license area. • Enrolled in an Intern Credential through REACH Institute for School Leadership.

•Prepared lesson plans based on Cambridge University Primary curriculum.• Implemented Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop in order to build students' fluency in writing through continuous, repeated exposure to the process of writing.• Facilitated professional learning community workshops about mindfulness techniques in the classroom setting.

• Utilized a hands on approach teaching core subjects as homeroom teacher for 6-7 year old children.• Developed lesson plans and behavior management skills while teaching 40 students aged 6-12 English grammar, vocabulary, conversational, reading, writing, and listening skills.

• Served as a trained peer leader and supervised 80 first year students living in the residence hall.• Built residential community, promote diversity, assist with interpersonal issues, create a safe and healthy environment, and encourage self-awareness through programming.• Received intensive training on cultural competency and promotion of diversity.

I completed the program at Air Force Village West Skilled Nursing Facility. During my time here I supported personal hygiene and daily living needs of the elderly by providing comfort, transportation,and vital sign monitoring. I was trained to care for residents terminally ill with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.