Abby Sexe
New Prague
Summary
I am a professional educator with a strong focus on high standards and achieving results. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for team collaboration and flexibility, adapting to changing needs and ensuring consistent reliability. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment and promoting critical thinking. In addition to teaching, I am a targeted services coordinator overseeing the credit recovery and learning labs programs. This experience strengthened my ability to organize and manage educational programs while applying strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
New Prague Area Schools
New Prague, MN
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and motivation.
- Analyzed data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles and needs.
Targeted Services Coordinator
New Prague Area Schools
New Prague, MN
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated collaboration between teachers, parents and administration to ensure successful program planning and execution.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for over 200 students and staff members.
- Led regular meetings to inform staff about the school year and summer learning programs.
- Enrolled students through the online platform called Edgenuity.
- Trained and assisted teachers with the programs we offered in our district for targeted services.
Elementary Education Teacher
Tri-City United Elementary School
Montgomery, MN
01.2018 - 01.2024
- A full-time teacher in classrooms of up to 25 students in 3rd-6th grade. Taught core subjects of English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Social-Emotional Learning.
- Engaged students in learning through interactive lessons tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues as a member of a professional learning community.
- Effectively communicated with parents/guardians and district staff to provide timely professional and accurate information.
- Evaluated Formative and Summative Assessments to inform next instructional steps.
Education
Masters Degree - Reading K-12
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN01-2020
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education K-6
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN01-2018
Skills
- Organization
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Relationship Management
- Instructional leadership
- Scheduling coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Presentation Skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace
Accomplishments
- Successfully coordinated a summer program with 80+ students and 10+ staff
- Boosted staff morale by planning events for staff to attend
- Designed enrichment events/activities for students to attend to boost student participation and satisfaction
- Implemented new online programs
Certification
- State of Minnesota Teacher Licensure | 2018
- State of Minnesota K-12 Reading Licensure | 2025
- Autism Certificate- Autism Certification Center | 2019
- Let's Talk! Certificate- Discussing Race, Racism & Other difficult Topics | 2019
- AVID Certificate- 2020
Timeline
High School English Teacher
New Prague Area Schools
08.2024 - Current
Targeted Services Coordinator
New Prague Area Schools
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Tri-City United Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education K-6
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Masters Degree - Reading K-12
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Leadership Experience
- Actively participated in Site-Based School Committees
- Created agendas and facilitated building-wide collaboration to share best practices and engage staff in working towards building goals for equity and student achievement
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to plan school wide assemblies, school wide positive intervention supports and systems as well as providing opportunities for staff to positively interact with one another
- Took Charge during "busy" or "high stress" situations
- Led several projects
- Mentored students and new teachers
AWARDS
Cum Laude, Dean's List at Minnesota State University-Mankato