Abby M. McKinney seeks a position utilizing her skills in planning, organization, instruction, and management. She has over 10 years of experience as an elementary educator, most recently teaching 4th grade. She collaborates with colleagues to implement data-driven best practices that improve student achievement, engagement, and literacy. McKinney designs rigorous, standards-aligned lessons incorporating technology and diverse learning strategies. She partners with parents through communication and activities to further student success.

1. 6619 W. PASO TRAIL • PHOENIX, AZ • 85083
PHONE (602) 373-8483 • E-MAIL AMMCKIN@GMAIL.COM
ABBY M. MCKINNEY
EDUCATION
August 2002-May 2007 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 Scale
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my planning, organizational, instructional, and
managerial skills to benefit others
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
 Planning, organizing, and implementing activities and events to educate others
 Analyzing data to improve or modify current practices
 Leveraging community relationships to benefit an organization
 Working in a collaborative community to develop strategies to engage children
 Coaching and leading others to use best practices with regards to children’s engagement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2012-Present Paseo Hills Elementary, Phoenix, AZ
4th Grade Educator
▪ Collaborated with colleagues to implement the TAP model (The System for Teacher and
Student Advancement) which includes implementing research based teaching strategies to
improve student achievement
▪ Analyzed multiple data points with colleagues, used findings to drive instruction
▪ Designed instructional plans that incorporated Core standards, student engagement
opportunities, English language development strategies, and rigor to ensure all students
achieved at high levels
▪ Coordinated lessons and activities while considering varying school and student schedules
▪ Utilized various forms of media and technology to enhance lessons and activities
▪ Partnered with parents to increase student achievement through multiple means including
“Data Nights” and monthly newsletters
▪ Implemented small group lessons to enhance student performance and encourage positive
behavior choices
▪ Leveraged relationships, with colleagues, stakeholders, and parents to encourage

2. involvement in student achievement
August 2008-May 2012 Norterra Canyon Elementary, Phoenix, AZ
2nd Grade Educator
▪ Worked collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement lessons that are student-
centered and engaging
▪ Utilized practices learned through courses such as “Student Engagement: Smart Board” as
well as “21 Things for the 21st Century Educator” to incorporate technology into the
classroom environment in order to enhance student engagement
▪ Implemented classroom management techniques based on the strategies within “The 9
Essential Skills of the Love and Logic Classroom”
▪ Led school-wide professional development based on best practices regarding Standards
Based Grading
▪ Implemented alongside colleagues the Continuous Classroom Improvement “Systems”
approach to learning
▪ Identified, through professional learning community work, best practices for teaching
mathematics in the classroom
▪ Facilitated professional development on best practices pertaining to teaching mathematics in
the classroom
August 2007-May 2008 Sunset Ridge Elementary, Phoenix, AZ
2nd Grade Educator
▪ Collaborated with colleagues to implement student-centered lessons in the areas of reading,
writing, math, social studies, and science
▪ Partnered with the Reading Specialist to implement interactive reading lessons and guided
reading groups that encouraged literacy, with a focus on fluency, comprehension, vocabulary,
and phonemic awareness