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Isabella Lynch

Isabella Lynch

Middletown

Summary

Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Minisink Valley Central School District
Otisville
06.2023 - Current
  • Delivers substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, ensuring educational continuity during teacher absences.
  • Executes classroom plans to ensure continued student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Develops strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Adapts quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
  • Recognized for reliability and performance, resulting in repeated requests from teachers for substitute assignments.

Substitute Teacher's Aide

Minisink Valley Central School District
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintains classroom order and discipline, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Supports teachers by preparing materials and resources for daily classroom use.
  • Manages lunchroom and recess supervision to ensure student safety and engagement.

Instructor

Mathnasium Learning Center
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Implemented individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Utilized Mathnasium's teaching materials and tools to ensure effective instruction delivery.

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy

SUNY, Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
7 2027

Certification of Completion - The Science of Reading Fundamentals

SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Mount Saint Mary's College
Newburgh
12 2025

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom organization
  • Elementary education
  • Special education
  • Adaptable
  • Patient
  • Relationship building

Certification

Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (1-6)

Field Experience

Otisville Elementary School (2025) 

  • Built astrong rapport with students by creating a supportive, respectful, and engaging class room environment-grade special education classroom, gaining experience working with students across different grade levels and learning needs
  • Followed established curriculum guidelines to ensure lessons met grade-level standards and learning objectives
  • Tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring accessibility and meaningful participation for all learners
  • Created and used visual supports to help students better understand instructions, concepts, and expectations
  • Built strong rapport with students by creating a supportive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment
  • Attended professional development sessions to expand knowledge of teaching practices and school initiatives
  • Participated in administrative meetings, faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, open house events, and parent-teacher conferences to gain insight into school operations and collaboration

Bishop Dunn Memorial School (2023-2025)

  • Developed and implemented one-on-one lessons in both mathematics and literacy
  • Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive strategies in math instruction to support student engagement and deepen conceptual understanding
  • Provided targeted reading instruction focused on decoding, helping students strengthen foundational phonics and reading skills
  • Used assessment tools such as running records, spelling inventories, CBMs, and phonemic/phonetic awareness assessments to evaluate student progress and guide instruction
  • Created a mock IEP to better understand the components required to support students with diverse learning needs
  • Interviewed general education, special education, and early intervention teachers to learn about collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches to supporting students

Gidney Avenue Memorial School (2024)

  • Worked with English as a Second Language (ESL) students during a geography unit, supporting their participation and understanding of the content
  • Utilized the Google Translate tool to help communicate instructions, clarify vocabulary, and ensure students could access lesson material
  • Developed an understanding of how language barriers can impact learning and used flexible strategies to support comprehension

Little Harvard Preschool/Daycare (2024)

  • Developed a structured unit plan that aligned learning objectives, activities, and assessments to support student learning
  • Adjusted teaching strategies during instruction to meet student needs and maintain engagement across different group formats

Horizons on the Hudson (2023-2024)

  • Administered and analyzed student interest surveys to better understand students’ motivations, hobbies, and learning preferences.
  • Used information gathered from interest surveys and conversations with students to adapt instruction and select materials that align with students’ interests
  • Leveraged rapport and student interest data to encourage participation, motivation, and a stronger connection to the learning process

Glenside Elementary (2022)

  • Engaged in mostly observational fieldwork to gain insight into classroom instruction, management strategies, and student-teacher interactions
  • Observed instructional methods, lesson structure, and student engagement to better understand effective teaching practices

Millmont Elementary School (2021-2022)

  • Assisted students with homework, providing guidance and clarification to help them complete assignments and strengthen their understanding of academic content
  • Participated in outdoor play with students, supporting social interaction, physical activity, and positive student-teacher relationships
  • Facilitated enrichment activities that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and additional learning opportunities

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Minisink Valley Central School District
06.2023 - Current

Instructor

Mathnasium Learning Center
01.2023 - 06.2025

Substitute Teacher's Aide

Minisink Valley Central School District
12.2022 - Current

Master of Arts - Literacy

SUNY, Oneonta

Certification of Completion - The Science of Reading Fundamentals

SUNY College At New Paltz

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Mount Saint Mary's College
Isabella Lynch