Abigail (Abby) Sarah Friedman
109 Chestnut St
Newtown Sq., PA 19073
(917)699-0176
Objective
To obtain an early elementary teaching position in which I can aid in the development of curricula and scaffold my students as learners, thereby creating a positive and friendly environment for all.
Education
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore,. PA. Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2006. Major in Latin. Certified to teach Elementary (K-6), June 2006. Coursework on Educating the Young Learner, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Education and Introduction to Psychology.
New York University, New York City, New York. Italian I and II, summer of 1999.
Trinity School, New York City, New York. Graduated June 1998. Honors: National Merit Finalist.
Teaching Experience
Assistant Teacher, Oak Lane Day School, Blue Bell, PA. 08/06-06/07
- Taught in all-day pre-school class of 13 multi-ethnic, mixed gender students ages 3-5.
- Aided in lesson plans, classroom management, and work with specials teachers.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and in-service days as well as in school-wide self-evaluation as part if PAIS re-certification process.
Student Teacher, Lansdowne Friends School, Lansdowne, PA. 01/06-/04/06
- Student-taught in all-day Kindergarten of 18 multi-ethnic, mixed gender students.
- Assumed responsibility for all facets of the class. Planned lessons, managed classroom.
- Honed student-teacher relationship skills. Became skilled at scaffolding student learning. Became accomplished at maintaining balance of discipline.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings and in-service days.
Tutor, individual student, Phoenixville, PA. 09/05-11/05
- Tutored kindergartener weekly in reading.
- Kept weekly log of observations and reflections on tutoring and learning strategies.
Classroom Observer, Soundings Classroom, Radnor Middle School, Radnor, PA. Fall Semester, 2005
- Observed weekly in a constructivist classroom of 7th graders.
- Collected data on student interest in/responsibility towards learning.
Classroom Observer, Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Swarthmore, PA. Fall Semester, 2005 and Fall Semester 2001
- Observed weekly in first/second grade classroom and kindergarten.
- Aided in reading instruction for first/second graders.
- Kept weekly journal on experiences.
Other Work Experience
Sales Associate, Strawbridge’s, Springfield, PA03/05-06/05
Contractor, Vishay Inc., Malvern, PA2003
- Data Entry
Volunteer, I Do Foundation, Swarthmore, PA04/02-06/02
- Worked on website
Camp Counselor, Med-O-Lark Camp, Washington, Maine. Summer 2001
- Managed cabin of nine 11-year-old girls and 14 13-year-old girls.
- Taught ESL to a class of three Koreans and one Russian.
- Directed a series of one-act plays.
Skills, Interests and Activities
Computer Skills: Operating Systems- Windows (95 and up), Mac (OS 8.1 and up); Software- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint; Proficient in html
Language Skills: Proficient in written Latin
Miscellaneous: Certified in CPR
Hobbies/Interests: Avid reader and published writer. Piano player. Origami.
College Activities:
- Co-President, Swarthmore Warders of Imaginative Literature
- English/Scottish Folk Dance
High School Activities:
- Acted, stage-managed and directed four years of theater
- Amnesty International
- Won Silver Key in Scholastic Writing Awards
References
Peggi Peters
Lead Pre-School Teacher
Oak Lane Day School
(215)836-4341
Lisa Dainton
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Lansdowne Friends School
(610)543-3516
K. Ann Renninger, Professor
Department of Educational Studies
Swarthmore College
(610)328-8347