Renee A.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
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Reneé C. Abernathy 5750 East Avenue R-11 Palmdale, CA 93552 (661) 886-5035 abernathyr@aol.com rabernathy@compton.k12.ca.us Career Objective: My future career objectives that I have developed have been created as a result of working with elementary students in the areas of language arts, math and technology. As a result of the students’ assessment, surveys, observations, and conversations with teachers I have decided to pursue a career as an academic mentor as my focus in education. In order to offset some of the problems that academically challenged students encounter when placed to a self-contained classroom, I want to provide them with individualized scaffolding to assist them with all curricular content areas. Education & Credentials Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Multiple Subject Clear Teaching Credential CLAD Credential CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Domínguez Hills B. A. Degree in Liberal Studies (Education) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Domínguez Hills Masters Degree, Multicultural Education, Special Abilities Foreign Language Read, speak and write Spanish - Nearly fluent Professional Experience (Listed by most recent) February 2004 to present teacher Compton Unifies School District (currently at Dickison Elementary) Teacher Responsible for the implementation of the District curriculum in all content areas. September 2000 to November 2003 Resource Teacher Assisted in planning, organization, and coordination of the school’s ELL programs including redesigations, analysis of CELDT test data and sharing their results with the staff. Assisted in grouping/placement of ELL students. Observation of research and design of creative and innovative instructional processes. Assisted in the planning, organization, and collection of materials for C.C.R. visitation. Coordinated, and conducted staff development workshops and clinics. Provided support for new teachers. Followed a planned professional growth program, actively participated in local, state and national professional education associations, and studied local, state and national guidelines for instruction. Performed other specified duties as assigned. September 2000 to November 2003: First Grade Bilingual, McKinley Elementary Teacher Responsible for the implementation of the District curriculum in a all content areas. April 1997 to June 2000 Curriculum Specialist – Language Arts and Technology (Administrative Position) Assisted in planning, organization, and coordination of the District’s curriculum, instruction, and in-service training programs. Researched and designed creative and innovative instructional processes. Served as a resource pertaining to the organization, development, and preparation of the District master instruction plan. Assisted in the planning, organization, coordination, and conducting of staff development workshops and clinics (including distance learning). Advised, assisted and counseled administrative and instructional personnel concerning school improvement functions and activities in technology. Researched and reviewed instructional materials and equipment needed to implement the District’s instructional technology programs. Performed a variety of training functions in curriculum and instructional management. Attended technology-based workshops and assisted select staff members on various ways to implement technology into and across the curriculum. Assisted with purchasing of educational software, computer peripherals, and equipment. Performed other specified duties as assigned. September 1995 to April 1997: First Grade Bilingual, McKinley Elementary Teacher/Technology Coordinator Responsible for implementation of the District Curriculum and the Strategic Alignment Plan. Attended Technology-based workshops and assisted select staff members on various ways to implement technology into and across the curriculum. Assisted with purchasing of educational software, computer peripherals, and equipment. February 1992 to June 1995: First/Second Grade Bilingual, Washington Elementary Teacher Responsible for the implementation of the District curriculum in all content areas. Participated in Leadership Team activities and held co-position of grade level chairperson.
Experience
Professional Experience November 1989 to January 1992 Computer Lab Assistant Responsible for the Writing to Read and Voy A Leer Escribiendo lab. Assisted in the scheduling and management of computer lab classes. Maintained computer peripherals, equipment and trouble-shooted IBM Personal System 2 computers. Maintained lab records and print outs of students’ work. Set up lab centers and student rotation schedules. February 1992 to June 1995: First/Second Grade Bilingual, Washington Elementary Teacher Responsible for the implementation of the District curriculum in all content areas. Participated in Leadership Team activities and held co-position of grade level chairperson September 1995 to April 1997: First Grade Bilingual, McKinley Elementary First Grade Bilingual, McKinley Elementary Teacher/Technology Coordinator Responsible for implementation of the District Curriculum and the Strategic Alignment Plan. Attended Technology-based workshops and assisted select staff members on various ways to implement technology into and across the curriculum. Assisted with purchasing of educational software, computer peripherals, and equipment. April 1997 to Present Curriculum Specialist Assisted in planning, organization, and coordination of the District’s curriculum, instruction, and in-service training programs. Research and design of creative and innovative instructional processes. Serve as a resource pertaining to the organization, development, and preparation of the District master instruction plan. Assist in the planning, organization, coordination, and conducting of staff development workshops and clinics. Advise, assist and counsel administrative and instructional personnel concerning school improvement functions and activities. Research and review instructional materials and equipment needed to implement the District’s instructional program. Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing the District’s parent education programs. Perform a variety of training functions in curriculum and instruction management. Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of curriculum and instruction project evaluation and assessment processes. Other Employment September 1975 to October 1976 Our Lady of Victory Parish (Elementary School) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Responsible for the implementation and teaching of the curriculum during the teacher’s absence. Also worked yard duty schedules and held parent conferences. September 1975 to October 1976 Redeemer Elementary School SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Responsible for the implementation and teaching of the curriculum during the teacher’s absence. Also worked yard duty schedules and held parent conferences. October 1976 to November 1989 Compton Unified School District, Compton, California INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT BILINGUAL (Grades Kindergarten through Sixth) Tasks performed included tutoring individual and small groups of students in both English and Spanish. Provided translation during parent-teacher conferences; translation of notes, letters, and other materials as needed. Assisted in lesson plan preparation and implementation of District curriculum. Held responsibility for administration and scoring of teacher-made, District, State, and LAS tests. Assisted in determining the English proficiency of identified students. Observed and controlled students’ behavior and reported the progress of students’ performance. Assisted teacher in the implementation of the Assertive Discipline Plan. Maintained routine records and profiles. Operated standard school equipment. Professional Organizations March 11, 1993, initiated into the CSU Domínguez Hills chapter of Phi Delta Kappa CUE (Computer Using Educators) ISTE (International Society of Computer Using Educators) Spring 1978, initiated as member of Sigma Delta Pi (lifetime membership) National Spanish Language Honor Society Grants/Research Assisted with planning Technology Component of the Desegregation Grant for 1999 - 2002 Academic Years Assisted with Curriculum Integration Component of the Literacy Challenge Grant for 1999/2000 Academic Years Presentations ACT/CUE conference - San Gabriel Valley Computer Using Educators “KidPix and the Worldwide Web as a Resource”, March 2000 Spring 2000 CUE Conference - “Introduction to Inspiration” Fall 2000 - Good Teaching Conference - Inspiration “Book-Report-In-a-Bag” Activity Spring 2001 CUE Conference - “Introduction to Inspiration” Spring 2002 CEPA Conference Poster Presentation - “Global Communication” Honors. Academic Awards, and Achievements Spring 1979, received Spanish certificate for Public Service in a program sponsored by CSU Domínguez Hills June 16, 1992, received recognition as the First CUSD Graduate - CSU Domínguez Hills Aide-to-Teach Program June 16, 1994, received certificate for participation/contribution to George Washington University Model School in association with CSU Domínguez Hills Spring 1995, received scholarly achievement recognition in Honors Convocation, CSU Domínguez Hills Conferences/Professional Development July 5 - 9, 1994, attended CSULB South Basin Writing Project for the Compton Writing Project Institute December 14, 1995, received Certificate of Completion for successfully completing 20 hours of Computer Literacy training March 19 - 21, 1993, participated/attended CTA Good Teaching Conference sponsored by the California Teacher’s Association June 11, 1992, volunteered/participated in the First Annual Mathematics Field Day for CUSD held at McKinley Elementary School Summer 1995, participated/attended “Literacy for All” Summer Institute at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School June 19 - July 14, 1995, satisfactorily completed Compton Unified School District’s K - 5 Literacy In service September 6 - 8, 1995, completed the 21-contact hour GALAXY Classroom Science Institute August 22 -26, 1994 attended/participated in “Bilingual Education Session: Teaming for Success” co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Compton Unified School District June 28, 1990, received recognition for attendance/participation in the “Word Weaving” (Storytelling) workshop sponsored by the Compton Unified School District Summer 1993, participated in MOST (Minority Opportunities in Science Teaching) Institute and follow-up sessions in Earth Science August 1993, satisfactorily completed Compton Unified School District’s K - 2 Literacy Staff Development December 1995, attended workshop “K - 12” Internet Resources” sponsored by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and L. T. & T. Media Services 1990 - 1991 school year participated CAMS Science Project in conjunction with CSU Domínguez Hills and George Washington Elementary School April 27, 1996, attended “Info Tech Expo” conference sponsored by the IDT (Information Division of Technology) of the Los Angeles Office of the County of Education Spring 1996, attended “Celebrate the Joy” conference sponsored by the National Center for Montessori Education March 12, 1996, attended Spanish Guided Reading Seminar sponsored by Rigby in Anaheim, California Fall 1995, attended Guided Reading Seminar (English) sponsored by Rigby in Pasadena, California September 1996 to December 1996, completed 63 hours toward technology training for the Teacher Technology Leader (TTL) program through LACOE (Los Angeles County Office of Education) September 1996 to December 1996, participated in BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) program through a partnership with CSU Domínguez Hills and Compton Unified School District Spring (May) 1996, attended the Spring CUE (Computer Using Educators) conference in Palm Springs, California Spring (May) 1997, attended the Spring CUE (Computer Using Educators) conference in Palm Springs, California April & May, 1997 participated in the “Trainer of Trainers” model for K-3 Literacy sponsored by LACOE and Compton Unified School District Summer 1997, attended the “Literature, Language Arts, and Hypermedia” workshop sponsored by LACOE Technology Center Summer 1997, attended the Hypermedia Institute sponsored by COX Publications November 3, 1997, attended The Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum Grades K-3 Seminar sponsored by Teacher Created Materials December 2, 1997, attended the Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum (K-3) conference in Long Beach, CA, sponsored by CEEA Summer 2001 - Intel “Teach to the Future” Master Teacher Training Program, Long Beach, California Summer 2001 - Intel Leadership Seminar. Long Beach, California ACT/CUE conference - San Gabriel Valley Computer Using Educators, March 2000 Spring 2000 CUE Conference Fall 2000 - Good Teaching Conference Spring 2001 CUE Conference Fall 2001 - Spring 2001 Attended 40 hours “Technical Aspects of Diversity Training” facilitated by WestEd Equity Assistance Center in Los, Alamitos, California Attended “Administrator Technology Leadership Academy”, July 10 and 12. 2000 Spring 2002 CEPA Conference NECC Spring Conference “Building on the Future”, June 2001 NECC Spring Conference “Nexus in Texas”, June 2002 in San Antonio, Texas May 20, 21, and 23, 2002 attended “Training for Literacy Coaches” workshop sponsored by LACOE (Los Angeles County Office of Education) as part of Support for Secondary schools Reading Grant, Grades 4 – 12 (18 hours)
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Hobbies My current hobbies include: interior decorating, reading of fiction and nonfiction paperbacks, listening to classical, jazz, and blues music, crocheting, sewing, and salsa dancing.
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