Erin Flynn
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Motivated educator, and lifelong learner seeking an opportunity to utilize professional experience, organizational and communication skills, as well as critical thinking proficiency to ensure customers receive the highest quality delivery of Professional Development services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher & Kindergarten Aide
Classical Christian Academy
08.2019 - Current
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Lee County School District
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning in an Early Childhood setting
Curriculum Coodinator
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Worked closely and trained instructors to prepare materials and content in an age appropriate approach
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2004 - 02.2006
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2003
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL07.2001
Licenses & Certifications
Skills
- More than 20 years of education experience focusing on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
- Earned distinguished rating of “Highly Effective” educator, from data comprised of Student Growth, Instructional Practices, and Overall Performance Ratings
- Additionally served as Early Childhood Education Curriculum Coordinator, Resource Specialist, and Teacher’s Aide
- Currently Registered to complete initial Salesforce Associate Certification
- Proficient in both Microsoft Word and Excel
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
6 + 1 Trait Writing Workshop, Brandon FL. Developed teaching strategies to help students identify quality in writing, manage their own writing process, practice effective revision and editing skills, and become confident writers. 92% of my 4th grade students received a score of 3 or above on FCAT Writes.
Kagan Summer Academy, Orlando, FL. Attended classes taught personally by Dr. Spencer and Laurie Kagan teaching Cooperative Learning, Multiple Intelligences, Communication Skills and Win-Win Discipline. Implemented skills into a classroom environment that consistently scored above average on Teacher Observations.
National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX. A professional development opportunity to experience and learn diverse perspectives on effective literacy instruction, development, and research.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Education Workshop, St. Petersburg, FL. Florida League of IB Schools (FLIBS) Conference in which educators are supported in their understanding of learning and teaching in a transdisciplinary, concept driven curriculum and how to design this within their own classroom context.
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher & Kindergarten Aide
Classical Christian Academy
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2015 - 08.2018
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Lee County School District
09.2013 - 11.2014
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2010 - 06.2011
Curriculum Coodinator
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2009 - 08.2010
Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
The Learning Cove Preschool
08.2007 - 08.2008
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2004 - 02.2006
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Lee County School District
12.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Licenses & Certifications
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