Alexa M. Flynn
Norwell,MA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
William G. Vinal Elementary
Norwell, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Special Education, Resource Room Gr. 1-5
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Extended School Year Special Education Teacher
Norwell Public Schools
Norwell, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided specialized instruction to students with disabilities including autism, emotional behavior, and a variety of learning disabilities
- Formulated lessons geared toward student’s Individual IEP goals
- Led activities that promoted students' social and emotional growth
Student Teacher
Saylesville Elementary
Lincoln, RI
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Special Education, Resource Room Gr. K and 4
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with special education teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Student Teacher
Joseph W. Martin School
North Attleboro, MA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 1st grade, integrated classroom, co-taught model
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Responsible for teaching all subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as whole-group lectures, small-group instruction, discussions, hands-on activities, and individual skill work
- Differentiated assignments based on student learning needs
- Conferred with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Actively engaged in faculty and teacher conferences
- Established daily routines to maximize learning time and communicated high expectations to all students
- Analyzed student assessment data and used given data to drive instruction
Substitute Teacher
Norwell Public Schools
Norwell, MA
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Followed and taught given lesson plans provided by the permanent classroom or resource teacher
- Acted as a 1:1 aide to students with disabilities ranging from Autism, emotional disturbance, and learning disabilities
- Supervised students during a 6.5-hour school day
- Determined appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior and wrote reports for the teacher about the class’s events
Practicum Student Teacher
Joseph W. Martin School
North Attleboro, USA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed students' abilities based on the results of district assessments and used data to track students' academic progress
- Provided individualized 1:1 instruction to a chosen case study student
- Collaborated with teachers to address student disabilities and accommodations
- Conducted observations, provided data, and offered informational input
- Gathered data on chosen case study student and progress monitored this student in a specific skill area
Student Teacher
Times 2 Academy
Providence, USA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Engaged students in cooperative learning experiences to encourage higher-order thinking
- Created engaging, hands-on lessons in the subjects of math and science to enhance student learning and interest
Extended School Year Special Education Aide
William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
Norwell, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided specialized instruction to students with disabilities including autism, emotional behavior, and a variety of learning disabilities
- Formulated lessons geared toward student’s Individual IEP goals
- Led activities that promoted students' social and emotional growth
Student Teacher
Community School
North Attleboro, USA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Created a project-based learning unit in the subject area of social studies
- Created lesson plans and implemented them in the classroom and virtually
Literacy Instructor
Online Literacy Practicum
Remote, USA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided 1:1 individualized literacy instruction to a grade 1 student via zoom
- Assessed student’s reading abilities using leveled texts and running records
Research Assistant
Remote, USA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Using Elements of a Screenplay to Promote Visualization and Increase Reading Comprehension in Students with Disabilities and Striving Readers - Dr. Lori Dunn, Principal Investigator
- Assisted professor on dissertation research in pursuit of her Ph.D. at Boston College
- Created pre-tests and post-tests on Google forms for the professor
- Gave assessments to students and completed observations of students throughout study sessions
- Provided review sessions throughout the study for students who needed extra support
Extended School Year Special Education Aide
William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
Norwell, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided specialized instruction to students with disabilities including autism, emotional behavior, and a variety of learning disabilities
- Formulated lessons geared toward student’s Individual IEP goals
- Led activities that promoted students' social and emotional growth
Education
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA08.2025
B.A. - Elementary and Special Education
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2023
Classroom Experience
- Special Education Teacher, William G. Vinal Elementary, Norwell, MA, 05/23 - Present, Special Education, Full Inclusion Resource Room Model Gr. K-5
- Student Teacher, Saylesville Elementary, Lincoln, RI, 01/23 - 05/23, Special Education, Resource Room Gr. K and 4
- Student Teacher, Joseph W. Martin School, North Attleboro, MA, 08/22 - 12/22, General Education Gr. 1, Integrated Setting
- Practicum, Joseph W. Martin School, North Attleboro, MA, 02/22 - 05/22, Special Education Gr.1, Integrated Setting
- Student Teacher, Times 2 Academy, Providence, RI, 09/21 - 11/21, General Education Gr.4, Math and Science
- Student Teacher, Community School, North Attleboro, MA, 02/21 - 04/21, General Education, Gr. 5, ELA & Social Studies
- Student Teacher, Online Literacy Practicum, Remote, 09/20 - 11/20, 1:1 Literacy Instruction to Student in Gr. 1
- Norwell Public Schools: William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary, Norwell, MA, Substitute Teacher Grades Prek-5, 12/19 - 5/23
- William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School, Norwell, MA, Extended School Year Special Education Aide Students Entering Grade 2 06/19 - 08/19, Gr. 2 &3 06/21 - 08/21, Kindergarten, 06/22 - 08/22,
- Research Assistant, Remote, 06/20 - 08/20, Using Elements of a Screenplay to Promote Visualization and Increase Reading Comprehension in Students with Disabilities and Striving Readers - Dr. Lori Dunn, Principal Investigator
Certification
- Elementary Teacher Grades 1-6, Initial
- Special Education Teacher Moderate Disabilities, Grades PreK-8, Initial
Curriculum Experience
- Common Core
- Wilson Fundations
- I-ready
- Everyday Mathematics
- Wonders
- HMH Into Reading
- Completed Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Course
Timeline
Extended School Year Special Education Teacher
Norwell Public Schools
06.2024 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
William G. Vinal Elementary
05.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Saylesville Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Joseph W. Martin School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Practicum Student Teacher
Joseph W. Martin School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Times 2 Academy
09.2021 - 11.2021
Extended School Year Special Education Aide
William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Teacher
Community School
02.2021 - 04.2021
Literacy Instructor
Online Literacy Practicum
09.2020 - 11.2020
Research Assistant
06.2020 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Norwell Public Schools
12.2019 - 06.2022
Extended School Year Special Education Aide
William G. Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole Elementary School
06.2019 - 08.2019
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Boston College
B.A. - Elementary and Special Education
Providence College