1. Abigail Migliarese
migliaar@dukes.jmu.edu
1255 Poets Court
Harrisonburg, VA
(540) 597-2594
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, expected May 2017
Professional Education Licensure Program: Special Education K-12
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies; May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Student Teaching: August 2016 - December 2016
East Rockingham High School (Grades 9-12, students with
emotional disabilities and collaborative classrooms), Elkton, VA
 Collected and analyzed data to pre-assess students to develop a
unit
 Designed and instructed a thematic unit on Decoding focusing
in the areas of prefixes and suffixes that placed emphasis on
increasing reading comprehension and fluency
 Performed progress monitoring to monitor students progress
throughout a unit
 Developed and instructed differentiated learning activities to
fit the needs of students grades 9-12 during instruction
 Organized, planned and implemented hands-on activities for
review in a collaborative setting
 Evaluated and formulated SOL activities to prepare students
for standardized testing
 Attended Individualized Education Plan Committee meetings
 Task analyzed skills to be learned
 Maintained a record of students progress and provided
feedback
Practicum Student: January 2016 - April 2016
Thomas Harrison Middle School (6th grade resource classroom with
focus on math and reading), Harrisonburg, VA
 Created and implemented a multiplication masters chart to
motivate students to master their multiplication facts
 Created and differentiated lessons in remedial math and
reading instruction
 Observed and followed one student to assess developmental
growth in both academic and behavioral areas
 Developed and implemented a behavior plan to address the
behavior needs of an individual student

2. Practicum Student: September 2015-December 2015
Spotswood Elementary School (1st grade; one-on-one, 3rd grade
pushed in), Harrisonburg, VA
 Developed direct instruction lessons related to the individual
needs of a student who was “at risk” in reading
 Adapted materials fro individual student needs
 Established an appropriate and positive learning environment
 Performed a variety of data collection procedures to assess
students academic progress
 Planned and implemented sequenced instruction with
emphasis on reading skills
 Applied instructional strategies to promote phonological and
phonemic awareness
 Recognized and established an appropriate learning
environment in small and whole group settings
Practicum Student: October 2015 - December 2015
Fort Defiance High School (one-on-one reading remediation), Fort
Defiance, VA
 Identified characteristics of an individual student with reading
disabilities
 Analyzed assessment data to plan reading instruction to
differentiate instruction to address the needs of a student with
reading difficulties
Additional Work Experience
Rehabilitative Services Job Coach: Friendship Industries:
June 2016-August 2016, Harrisonburg, VA
 Provided quality, timely supported employment services to
making employer contacts, counseling assessment, job
development, job coaching and follow-ups
 Communicated in a timely and professional manner to
questions or requests for assistance from clients, employers
and other agencies
 Trained and coached clients in a professional manner in their
job settings
 Evaluated and documented clients interests, performance,
behavior, knowledge, skills and abilities
Server/Bartender: Texas Roadhouse, August 2014 to Present,
Harrisonburg, VA
Honors & Activities
Deans List: JMU, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Club Swim: JMU, fall 2012-Spring of 2015