Dylan Weinand-Flannery
Chicago,United
States
Summary
I am a passionate educator, mentor, and social justice advocate with years of experience working in Chicago Public Schools. I am committed to serving both students and their communities. I believe deeply in my students and their abilities to grow and evolve, and am devoted to their development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Middle School Reading and Writing teacher for 7th and 8th graders at Stowe Elementary School.
- Developed weekly lesson plans for over 120 7th and 8th grade students. Developed alternative work for some students who had recently immigrated to the United States. Partnered with other teachers and staff to support my English Language Learners.
- Developed classroom management skills, routines and procedures.
- Followed the IntoLiterature curriculum with 7th and 8th grade students. Aligned curriculum with standards.
- Culturally responsive educator. Created an inclusive and supportive classroom environment for my students.
- Proficient with Google Classroom and Star360. Used beginning, middle, and end of year data to gauge my students academic ability and assign them skills to work on at their level.
- Mentored 7th and 8th grade students to prepare them for both the academic and social emotional components of high school. Collaborated with my team on a weekly basis to figure out how we can best support out students both in and out of the classroom.
Resident Teacher
Brighton Park Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Co-taught and worked as a resident teacher in an ELA and Social Studies 8th grade classroom while completing myfinal year of graduate school.
- As resident teacher, I designed unit plans and lessons plans for my students and worked to create engaging unit and lessons around students interests.
- I helped both my online and in person students and worked to manage transition from all digital to hybrid learning as Chicago Public schools reopened.
- Collaborated with partner teacher, school faculty and administration on events and initiatives to benefit students and school community.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Success Coach
Americorps Member City Year
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Created individualized plans for twelve 7th and 8th graders in graders at Stagg Elementary School. Designed based on progress monitored need areas in ELA and SEL (social, emotional learning) skills.
- Carefully monitored student growth in collaboration with partner teacher and school faculty to determine best practices for each student.
- Collaborated with partner teacher and school faculty and administration on events and initiatives to benefit students and the school community.
- Mentored students and helped them work through obstacles both inside and outside of the classroom.
Program Summer
Teachers Assisant Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2011 - 07.2018
- As a teacher's assistant at Oak Park River Forest High School, I worked extensively with students transitioning from grammar school to high school with a hands-on, lead by example approach.
- Edited papers and taught annotation techniques, as well as guided students struggling with family or personal problems.
- Helped develop writing techniques, organization skills, and literary analysis.
- Shared knowledge with incoming OPRF students on the academic and social aspects of high school in order to lead them to a productive and rewarding high school experience.
Founder
Warrior Bootcamp, Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2012 - 07.2012
Education
MAT - Education
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Black Studies
Denison University
Granville, Ohio05.2016
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Resident Teacher
Brighton Park Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Success Coach
Americorps Member City Year
07.2018 - 06.2019
Founder
Warrior Bootcamp, Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2012 - 07.2012
Program Summer
Teachers Assisant Oak Park & River Forest High School
06.2011 - 07.2018
MAT - Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Black Studies
Denison University
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