Abbie Pickett

CONTACT

EXPERIENCE
5th Grade Teacher, William C. Abney Academy

616-481-9709

Sept 2013- Present

abbie.pickett@yahoo.com
7037 Mindew
Byron Center MI, 39315
http://abbiepickett.weebly.com

Mission
Elementary teacher with
professional teaching
experience. Self motivated,
and deeply committed to
creating a dynamic and
supportive learning
environment.

Instructed a classroom in a diversely populated Title 1 School

Facilitated Daily 5 in the classroom
Differentiated 5th grade curriculum to meet students needs
Targeted small groups in their specific RIT range
Created a positive learning environment and built relationships
Taught 1st-5th grade in the afterschool tutoring program
Lead 1st graders in summer school in the summer of 2015
Data showed an increase in NWEA math and reading test scores on
average from 130-150%

2nd Grade Summer School Teacher, West Godwin Elementary

June 2013- July 2013

Evaluated each students academic goals through assessment taking

Developed a behavior management plan for the students
Orchestrated math and reading centers

Substitute Teacher, PESG

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State
University, 2012
Bachelors of Science
Elementary Education
(K-6 self contained)

April 2011- June 2013

Assumed assignments in urban, suburban, and rural settings

Maintained a positive classroom environment
o Long Term Jobs
First Grade Teacher, Central Elementary, Grandville
May 2012
Art Teacher, North/ West Godwin Elementary
October 2012- December 2012

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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Student Teaching, Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Daily 5/ Guided Reading

Groups
Classroom management &
discipline
Standardized Testing/
Scoring
Tracking Progress
Literacy Center
Development
Differentiate and
accommodate different
student learning styles
Hands on instruction
Incorporate technology

Community
Involvement
Girls on the Run
- Head Liaison
- Lead 10 5th grade girls in
the Girls on the Run
Curriculum
- Taught the Girls about
goal-setting, cooperation,
healthy decision making,
and self-respect, while
training for a 5k
Youth Leader
- Crossroads Bible Church
- Aug 2012- Jun 2015
- Taught k-2nd Grade Sunday
School
- Mentored 6th Grade Girls
- Created engaging lessons
for small groups

April 2011- December 2011

Observed and taught in 5th grade

Nominated Most Promising Student Teacher

Teacher Assisting, Allendale Public Schools

January 2011- April 2011

Planned and implemented a variety of classroom activities and

lessons for 1st graders
Worked one on one with struggling readers
Handled the clerical responsibilities of the teacher

Professional Development and Training

CPR/ First Aid Training Recertification- March 2016
Learning Network, August 2015- March 2016
Grand Valley State University

Learned about leadership development to improve overall school

achievement and to close achievement gaps
Worked on targeting improvement of learning and teaching

EblI Training, January 2015

Grand Valley State University

Learned how to effectively teach reading, writing, and spelling

Calvin College Math Grant, June 2014- June 2015

Calvin College

Discovered engaging ways to teach math curriculum

Abbie Pickett
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Damon Pitt
William C. Abney Academy
Principal
(616) 401-8254
dpitt@thewcaa.org
Kathryn Brown
William C. Abney Academy
Academic Coach
(810) 333-0578
kbrown@thewcaa.org
Beatrice Muriithi
William C. Abney Academy
5th Grade Teacher
(517) 505-4445
bmuriithi@thewcaa.org
KaleighVanderkamp
William C. Abney Academy
2nd Grade Teacher
(616) 450-7730
kaleigh.vanderkamp@gmail.com
Jamie Versluis
William C. Abney Academy
Former Principal
321-795-6622
jamieversluis@yahoo.com