Abigail Cummings
Simi Valley
Summary
Seasoned After-School Site Coordinator with experience in managing educational and recreational activities for students. Strong skills in program development, team coordination, and communication. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with parents, teachers, and community partners. Made significant impact by implementing programs that enhanced student learning and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Site Coordinator
Moorpark Unified School District
Moorpark
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily after-school activities for students across various grade levels.
- Developed engaging educational programs that promoted social and emotional learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to support student needs and interests.
- Managed student behavior using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisted in training new staff on program guidelines and student interaction techniques.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Facilitated delivery of services and resources after thoroughly assessing each child's individual needs.
- Supervised a team of volunteers assisting with the after-school program.
- Assisted with planning field trips, special events, recreational activities, and other enrichment programs.
- Utilized technology such as online databases or software applications to track data related to student progress in the after-school program.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss changes or updates needed within the program.
- Facilitated communication between families and educators to develop an understanding of each student's individual needs.
- Collaborated with school faculty, staff, parents, and guardians to ensure successful outcomes for participants.
- Enrolled new members in program, gathering personal information, and administering new member survey questions.
- Published monthly calendar of events for distribution to current and prospective members and posting around campus to increase awareness of activities.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
Moorpark
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers in delivering individualized instruction to students with special needs.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with faculty to adapt educational materials for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated small group activities to reinforce learning objectives and social skills.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss strategies for enhancing student support services.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
U.S Department of Education
Moorpark
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered engaging lessons in various subjects across K-12 grade levels.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to prepare instructional materials.
- Provided support during assessments and standardized testing procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate attendance records and student files.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
Lab Manager
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw lab operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain laboratory efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new staff on lab procedures and equipment usage.
- Coordinated research projects, ensuring timely completion of experiments and analysis.
- Coordinated recruitment, paperwork, and payments for laboratory participants.
- Scheduled regular meetings between members of the lab team to review progress on ongoing projects.
- Ran experiments with children.
- Oversaw the lab members, students, & volunteers.
Research Assistant
Inter Group Social Perception Lab
Honolulu
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects in social perception.
- Assisted in designing and implementing experimental protocols for participant studies.
- Managed participant recruitment and scheduling for various lab experiments.
- Collaborated with team members on presenting findings at academic conferences.
- Trained new research assistants on lab procedures and best practices in data collection.
After-School Program Leader
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
Honolulu
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Organized daily activities and schedules for after-school program participants.
- Supervised students during recreational and educational activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance program curriculum and engagement.
- Established a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and program updates.
- Managed supplies and resources to ensure program readiness and efficiency.
- Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
Research Assistant
Bettering ADHD Outcomes Lab
Honolulu
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects in social perception.
- Assisted in designing and implementing experimental protocols for participant studies.
- Managed participant recruitment and scheduling for various lab experiments.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
Educational Assistant
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
Moorpark
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson preparations.
- Supported students with individual learning needs and behavioral challenges.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators promptly.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student development and progress updates.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA 07.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI 08.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA 01.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Program development
- Team collaboration
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Communication skills
- Parent communication
- Social development
Certification
IEPS Developing High Quality Individualized Education Programs (March, 2026)
Pre-referral Process: Procedures for Supporting Students with Academic & Behavioral Concerns (March, 2026)
Non Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention (NCPI) (February, 2026)
Substitute Teacher 5 Year License (December, 2024)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (March, 2024)
Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED (October, 2023)
CPR/AED/First Aid (October, 2023)
Accomplishments
- Honor Society at National University (January, 2026)
- Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (April, 2024)
- Undergraduate Research Excellence Award from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (January, 2024)
- Dean’s List from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (2022,2023,2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
After-School Site Coordinator
Moorpark Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Master of Arts - School Psychology
National University
07.2025 - 05.2026
Paraeducator, Special Education
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
01.2025 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
U.S Department of Education
12.2024 - 06.2025
Lab Manager
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2024 - 06.2025
Educational Assistant
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Inter Group Social Perception Lab
08.2023 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Bettering ADHD Outcomes Lab
08.2023 - 05.2025
After-School Program Leader
Waialae Elementary Public Charter
10.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Moorpark College
01.2021 - 05.2022