Jill Abell
@jillabell
Experienced English teacher specializing in adult education, GED, and ESL instruction.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced English teacher with a long history of working in adult education, high school settings, and correctional education. I have taught GED, Adult ESL, Language Arts, and high school English across multiple institutions, helping learners improve reading, writing, and employability skills.
My career includes roles as a Title I instructor, GED teacher, high school English teacher, and adult employability instructor; I focus on measurable student improvement, practical writing skills, and successful transitions to employment or further education. I consistently bring initiative, punctuality, and strong public-speaking skills to the classroom.
I am committed to student-centered instruction and to supporting diverse learners—from adolescents to adults and incarcerated students—through tailored lessons that build literacy and real-world success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Teacher
Rise Academy
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide reading and writing instruction to 10th and 11th grade students, delivering differentiated lessons to improve literacy outcomes since October 2024.
Title I Instructor
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Support 9th and 10th graders to improve reading and writing skills through targeted instruction and interventions since September 2020.
Adult Employability Teacher
Chesterfield County Jail
Mar 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years)
Taught writing and job-readiness skills to inmates to support successful reentry and employment from March 2018 to March 2020.
Adult Education GED Teacher
Chesterfield County
Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Taught language arts and foundational literacy skills to adult learners preparing for the high school equivalency test from September 2017 to March 2020.
High School English Teacher
Omega Learning Center
Aug 2011 - Jun 2017 (5 years 10 months)
Taught grades 9–12 English to students unsuccessful in traditional settings, delivering tailored instruction and support from August 2011 to June 2017.
6th Grade English Teacher
Bailey Bridge
Sep 1998 - Jun 2011 (12 years 9 months)
Taught Language Arts to diverse learners (gifted to special needs) across multiple grade levels from September 1998 to June 2011.
VMHistory Educator
Valentine Museum
Taught local history to students of all ages in museum and classroom settings, designing interactive educational programming.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts, English (Secondary Education)
1970 - 1975
Grade: 3.8 GPA
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Secondary Education focus, achieving a 3.8 GPA and making the Dean's List.
Tech stack
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Location
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