Kimberly Flynn
Holliston
Summary
Learning and development specialist with expertise in creating targeted enrollment guides and dynamic training sessions. Proven track record in enhancing employee understanding and engagement while monitoring outcomes for continuous improvement. Dedicated to expanding corporate training initiatives and building learner confidence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Consultant
Platinum Worksite Benefits
Hopkinton
01.2024 - Current
- Developed targeted enrollment guides that simplified complex plan features, improving employee comprehension and enrollment efficiency.
- Informed municipal employees about voluntary insurance benefits and guided them through application process, enhancing employee understanding and engagement.
- Resolved coverage matters during and after enrollment, ensuring seamless access to benefits and addressing employee concerns.
- Utilized multiple learning strategies to facilitate understanding.
First Grade Teacher
Placentino Elementary School
Holliston
01.2004 - 01.2024
- Planned daily lessons aligning with school, district, and state standards, enhancing student engagement.
- Provided weekly progress notes and conducted conferences to proactively address student learning concerns.
- Utilized various Learning Management Systems to gauge, track, and report progress.
- Employed differentiated strategies and materials to meet specific challenges.
- Maintained classroom records and confidential student files in Excel and the school SIS for state audits.
- Facilitated teamwork and communication among stakeholders to support student success.
Reading Recovery/First Grade Teacher
Placentino Elementary School
Holliston
01.2000 - 01.2004
First Grade Teacher
Spring Street School
Shrewsbury
01.1998 - 01.2000
K-5 Reading Specialist
SAU #29
Keene
01.1996 - 01.1998
First Grade Teacher
SAU #29
Keene
01.1993 - 01.1996
K-1 Teacher
Sudbury Extended Day
Sudbury
01.1990 - 01.1993
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
AGBU Elementary School
Watertown
01.1989 - 01.1990
First Grade Teacher
AGBU Elementary School
Watertown
01.1988 - 01.1989
Education
M. Ed. - Consultant Teacher of Reading
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01-1993
B.A. - Psychology
Regis College
Weston, MA01-1985
Skills
- Benefits training
- Benefits communication
- Online benefits resources
- Needs assessment
- Data visualization techniques
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Confidentiality practices
- Client presentations
- Communication skills
- Learning management systems
- Active listening
Personal Information
Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Timeline
Benefits Consultant
Platinum Worksite Benefits
01.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Placentino Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2024
Reading Recovery/First Grade Teacher
Placentino Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2004
First Grade Teacher
Spring Street School
01.1998 - 01.2000
K-5 Reading Specialist
SAU #29
01.1996 - 01.1998
First Grade Teacher
SAU #29
01.1993 - 01.1996
K-1 Teacher
Sudbury Extended Day
01.1990 - 01.1993
Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher
AGBU Elementary School
01.1989 - 01.1990
First Grade Teacher
AGBU Elementary School
01.1988 - 01.1989
M. Ed. - Consultant Teacher of Reading
Lesley University
B.A. - Psychology
Regis College