McKenzie Flynn
Rochester
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Student Teacher Grades 6 – 8
Brighton School District 12 Corners Middle School
Rochester, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Currently student teaching for a full year with mentorship by an experienced French teacher
- Incrementally assumed increasing responsibility to independently teach lessons for two 8th grade classes & one 6th grade class
- Classes include children with both IEPs and 504 plans
- Focused on creating relationships with the students & a positive learning environment
- Collaborated with my cooperating teacher & chaperoned the 8th grade trip to Quebec City
- Purposefully incorporate joy into the lessons & encourage students’ engagement
- Complimented by both my supervising and cooperating teachers on excellent student rapport, promotion of critical thinking skills, & translanguaging
Teaching Assistant, 4th Grade Special Education
Penfield Central School District
Penfield, NY
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported instructional goals while promoting independence & social emotional growth
- Assisted with classroom management including establishing strong interpersonal relationships with the students.
Food Services Bartender
Monroe Golf Club
Pittsford, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Assist in training new hires & promoting teamwork amongst servers
- Built & maintained relationships with customers while diplomatically handling complaints & resolving issues.
- Ensure health codes are maintained through sanitizing, organizing, & monitoring food & drink preparation areas.
Lifeguard | Swim Instructor
Irondequoit High School
Irondequoit, NY
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Certified in CPR & First Aid through the Red Cross
- Enforced pool safety regulations for community patrons before, during, & after school
- Taught swim lessons to small groups of children ages 3-10
Education
M.S. - Adolescent Education: French
University of Rochester Warner School of Education
Rochester, NY08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - French | Communication minor
State University of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05-2023
Certification
- As of August, I will be a certified French teacher grades 7-12.
Languages
French
Timeline
French Student Teacher Grades 6 – 8
Brighton School District 12 Corners Middle School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant, 4th Grade Special Education
Penfield Central School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Food Services Bartender
Monroe Golf Club
06.2019 - Current
Lifeguard | Swim Instructor
Irondequoit High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
M.S. - Adolescent Education: French
University of Rochester Warner School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - French | Communication minor
State University of New York At Geneseo