Brianna Abraham

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abp4gk@r.postjobfree.com

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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