Ellen Flynn Nigro
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Dynamic early education specialist with a proven track record at William Floyd School District, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Leveraged collaborative skills to enhance curriculum development and student assessment, significantly improving learning outcomes. Renowned for creating inclusive, engaging environments that support diverse student needs and promote substantial academic growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
William Floyd School District
09.1994 - 06.2025
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Preschool Teacher
The Rinx
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Special Education Teacher
Patchogue Medford School District
01.1994 - 06.1994
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education
Master Of Education - Special Education/ Reading
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYBachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Technology integration
- Documentation and record keeping
- Faculty collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Student assessment
- Special needs support
- Curriculum development
- Music and movement
- Early education specialist
- Social-emotional learning
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Organizational and planning skills
Certification
Elementary Certification n-6
Secondary Education Social Studies 7-12
Special Education Certification k-12
Reading Certification k-12
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
William Floyd School District
09.1994 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Patchogue Medford School District
01.1994 - 06.1994
Preschool Teacher
The Rinx
09.1992 - 06.1993
Elementary Certification n-6
Secondary Education Social Studies 7-12
Special Education Certification k-12
Reading Certification k-12
Master Of Education - Special Education/ Reading
Dowling College
Bachelor Of Arts - Social Sciences
Dowling College
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