High School Customer Service
Resume:
Brianna Abraham
*******.*******@*****.***
Insightful, enthusiastic teacher (Biology, Physical Science, English), and Curriculum and
Instructional Technology Specialist. Able to introduce topics in a comprehensible manner. Applies
creative and flexible approaches to meet individual learning styles of diverse students. Exercises positive
reinforcement skills. Excited about integrating technology with curriculum. Demonstrates passion and
caring for students. Enjoys helping young people succeed.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching Highlights:
Taught Biology (7 years), AP Biology (4 years), and Physical Science (4 years)
Taught 8th grade English (1 year) and 9th grade English (1 year)
Developed semester long forensics curriculum Applying Scientific Concepts to Real-World
Applications ; one of six teachers asked to participate in Law, Public Safety, and Security (LPSS)
pathway where students who complete designated courses in high school receive a special certificate
upon graduation; attended 10 week citizens academy at Merrimack Police Department to incorporate
real-world applications in the classroom; resulted in presentation to school board of LPSS program
One of four teachers to work with struggling students during after school program; resulted in increased
student achievement
Curriculum and Instructional Technology Integration Highlights:
Developed hybrid online AP Biology course; Recorded video lectures and labs for online viewing;
Utilized multiple internet technologies (Quia, Wikispaces) to increase class time for hands-on, practical
application of knowledge
Integrated multimedia clips with presentations to better explain concepts and demonstrate real -life
applications for science and literature in our modern culture; resulted in presentation to school board
Developed and maintained 5 interactive WebQuests to stimulate student involvement and learning
Developed workshops and trained teachers to integrate Quia websites with lesson plans; resulted in 30
teachers throughout the district presenting information online an d the IT department now uses Quia to
distribute surveys to district employees
Leadership and Supervisory Highlights:
Class advisor (4 years); supervised student officers and class representatives; assisted fundraising and
planning for class events; developed guidebook of timelines and projects for future advisors to follow
Supervised 20 student telecounselors in admissions; achieved highest number of enrolled students
Co-led mission trips to Thailand and Venezuela (15 students each); assisted in planning and leading
two junior high and high school mission trips to Mexico
Customer Service Highlights:
Interviewed and reviewed prospective college students; accepted and denied applications; assisted
students to transition from home life to college life
Designed all visitor schedules by coordinating appointments with instructors, hosts, and counselors
Hosted visiting students; assisted university counselors during special visit weekends
Conducted tours of university campus and aviation facilities
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School Teacher (Biology, AP Biology)
August 2007 Present
Camas High School Camas, WA
Brianna Abraham
High School Teacher (Biology, Physical Science, English)
August 2002 June 2007
Merrimack High School Merrimack, NH
Junior High Teacher (English)
August 2001 June 2002
Pine Tree Junior High Longview, TX
Student Teacher (Biology, English)
January 2000 April 2000
Longview HS, White Oak HS, Spring Hill Junior High Longview, TX
Admissions Counselor/Telecounselor Supervisor/Visit Center Assistant and Tour Guide
August 1997 July 2001
LeTourneau University Longview, TX
MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE
Member of National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) since 2002
Member of National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT ) since 2003
Advising teacher for FIRST Robotics club (Camas High School, 5 years)
Volunteered to develop website for Merrimack teachers association (2 years)
Leader for church high school youth group (7 years); taught weekly Bible studies (3 years)
Taught Sunday School classes for elementary children (6 years)
Senior summer camp counselor for elementary and junior high youth (2 years)
Led and organized Vacation Bible School for elementary children (3 years)
Treasurer for Student Activities Council (LeTourneau University, 2 years); prepared $26,000 annual budget
Leader for new student orientation (2 years) and peer advisor (1 year) at LeTourneau University
HONORS AND AWARDS
Awarded NEA New Hampshire communications award for website excellence (2006)
Awarded competitive, pay for performance stipend (4 years); portfolio of excellent achievement
selected for presentation to school board (2 years)
Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Member of Gold Key Honor Society (LeTourneau University, required nomination by professor)
Competitively selected and awarded four year, full tuition scholarship to LeTourneau University
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS
State Teaching Certificates
New Hampshire certified in Biology and English, grades 6-12 (2002, 2005); Texas certified in Biology and
English, grades 6-12 (2000); W ashington certified in Biology and English, grades 6-12 (July 2007)
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instructional Technology
Framingham State College Framingham, MA August 2008
Website Development Certificate
University of New Hampshire Durham, NH June 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English and Biology Concentration (graduated summa cum laude)
LeTourneau University Longview, TX May 2000
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