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