Abigail Drew Kemp

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Master of Education with Certification
Current GPA: 4.0
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in History Honors
Minor in Philosophy
Overall GPR: 3.86; Magna Cum Laude
Ursuline Academy, Dallas, TX

June 2015 - Present

May 2014

May 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Advancement Via Individual Determination Tutor
Tutored students in small groups of three to eight students, using the Socratic Method to encourage communication,
independent thinking, and collaboration
Worked at two middle school campuses four days a week
Substitute Teacher
Instructed students using the lesson plans of the absent staff member
Facilitated instruction at a variety of campuses, including elementary, middle, and high schools
Field Experience I, Sachse High School
Fall 2015
SMU Pre-Service Teacher
Observed two secondary history teachers once a week to gain an introduction into life in secondary schools
Participated in weekly seminars and written reflections to discuss observable applications of teaching practices
Field Experience II, Sachse High School
Fall 2015
SMU Pre-Service Teacher
Observed weekly classes with a special emphasis on special populations available in the schools
Analyzed the logistics of working with all types of learners through weekly seminars and written reflections
Field Experience III, Sachse High School
Spring 2016
SMU Pre-Service Teacher
Cooperated with host teacher to observe and instruct an 11th Grade US History and an AP US History course once a week
Practiced planning and teaching lessons with higher level thinking skills based upon TEKS objectives
Incorporated technology to encourage student engagement and interaction

LEADERSHIP
Kappa Delta Sorority
President
2012 - 2013
Facilitated weekly council and chapter meetings for over 200 young women
Acted as a liaison between the chapter and National Headquarters, the House Corporation, and Alumnae
Oversaw 10 executive officers, assessed chapters progress, created goals, and implemented steps to achieve goals
Vice President of Community Service
2011 - 2012
Organized annual philanthropy events, including a Spaghetti Dinner and flag football tournament
Raised over $46,000 to donate to Prevent Child Abuse America, over $6,000 more than the previous year
Texas A&M Fish Camp
Counselor
2011, 2012, 2013
Mentored 150-200 freshmen to ease their transition into college life during 4-day orientation program
Memorial Students Center Aggies Reaching Out Program
Counselor
2012
Served in a week-long service trip in McAllen with sixty other Aggies
Encouraged underprivileged eighth grade students to pursue higher education and to develop leadership skills
Texas A&M Freshmen Leadership Development Retreat
Guest Speaker
2013, 2014
Led small group discussions focused on pursuing aspirations and forming leadership skills
Provided freshmen with a better understanding of potential to become an influential leader

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Kappa Delta Sorority, Memphis, TN
Leadership Development Consultant
June 2014 - May 2015
Selected as one of 14 recent college graduates nationwide to represent a non-profit womens organization with over
230,000 members
Adapted to traveling independently across the country to assist collegiate chapters with recruitment, leadership,
philanthropy, operations, risk management, academic excellence, and goal setting
Created and presented educational workshops tailored to the chapters needs with an audience of 20-200+ people
Wilshire Baptist Early Childhood Learning Center
Summer 2015, Summer 2011
Pre-School Teacher
Supervised structured play and planned activities for twelve two-year-old children with 1 other instructor
Texas A&M Association of Former Students, College Station, TX
Director of Events Student Assistant
Summer 2013
Assisted the Director of Events in setting up, executing, and cleaning up events, such as meetings and luncheons for the
Board of Directors, New Student Conferences, and Alumnae Chapters
Nordstrom Northpark, Dallas, TX
Commissioned Sales Associate
Summer 2012
Worked towards personal sales goals, assisted women in selecting merchandise, and restocked merchandise in an upscale
womens clothing department

HONORS

Texas A&M Association of Former Students Buck Weirus Spirit Award

April 2014
Presented each year to 55 students who demonstrate high involvement, create positive experiences throughout the Aggie
community, impact student life at Texas A&M, and enhance the Aggie spirit
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
April 2014
Recognized as an exceptional student leader at Texas A&M University for contributions in leadership, service, campus
activities, and academic achievement
Corre Anding Stegall National Collegiate Leadership Award
June 2013
Presented each year to the top level of Kappa Delta student leaders, based upon high academic performance, exemplary
leadership within the chapter, on campus, and in the community
Phi Beta Kappa
May 2014
Academic honor society recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences