Kelsey Flynn
English Language Teacher at Newton College- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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New York State Professional Teaching Certification, ESOL K-12
New York State Education DepartmentOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
New York State Professional Teaching Certification, Spanish 7-12
New York State Education DepartmentOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
New York State Initial Teaching Certification, ESOL K-12
New York State Education DepartmentApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
New York State Initial Teaching Certification, Spanish 7-12
New York State Education DepartmentJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Newton College
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Peru
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Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Feb 2023 - Present
• Designed daily lessons for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum, based on the six transdisciplinary units with specific central ideas for each unit with Key Concepts, Approaches to Learning (ATLs) for each of the themes, Related Concepts and Learner Profiles. • Utilized the digital Toddle portal for collaborative planning of IB PYP units and implemented Toddle Workbook activities for the integration of technology in Unit of Inquiry English lessons. • Implemented Jolly Phonics program during language instruction, in addition to the Lalilo online portal, in first grade classrooms to help strengthen and solidify early reading skills. • Participated and presented in Parents Evening and Parents Back to School Day, where parents visited the classroom to observe instruction. • Provided 1:1 Spanish language support for newcomer students who needed language support, focusing on reading, writing, speaking and listening in the Spanish language. • Maintained contact with student families via Toddle Portal, email, parent meetings, etc. • Hosted Drawing Club for first graders where we focused on guided drawing of different animals, people and objects. Show less
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Victor Central Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Elementary ENL Teacher in Full Immersion Program
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
· Assumed responsibility for ELL students in kindergarten and first grade.· Participated in co-planning with co-teachers in various formats, such as through Planbook, separate written plans, or common shared Google documents, at designated times each week. · Adapted and modified classroom and instructional materials to best meet the needs of students, especially those with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans.· Maintained accurate records through NYSITELL/NYSESLAT scores, student registration forms, home language questionnaire forms, writing folders, oral observation benchmarking, and IEP plans and goals if they were applicable to the ELL student.· Employed bilingual abilities to maintain communication with students’ parents and families, as well as staff, through multiple forms of communication, such as through email, phone calls, parent-teacher conferences and Zooms.· Administered both NYSITELL and NYSESLAT Exam for kindergarten and first grade placement. Show less
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Early Childhood Introductory Spanish Summer Enrichment Teacher
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
· Created three separate enrichment opportunities for kindergarten and first grade students to reinforce speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in the Spanish language.· Developed and implemented lesson plans to utilize high frequency vocabulary related to several topics and emphasize the appropriate pronunciation of the Spanish language.· Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom through both formative and summative assessments.· Engaged students in learning through interactive lessons with authentic materials. Show less
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4th Grade English Language Arts Summer Academy Teacher
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
· Assumed all responsibilities for fourth grade English Language Arts.· Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans aligned with various skills which had been previously reviewed throughout the past academic school year.· Adapted teaching methods and materials to better meet the students' varying needs, such as students with IEPs or 504 plans at the intermediate level.· Executed numerous lesson plans while maintaining compliance with district and school guidelines.
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Strategic Measurement & Evaluation, Inc.
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Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
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Regional New York State Test Scorer
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Apr 2022 - May 2022
· Assessed New York State English Language Arts and Math tests administered to elementary through middle school students. · Qualified to score expository, argumentative, and narrative extended-response and short-response questions of the New York State Language Arts test. · Evaluated student responses to content-based questions according to a scoring guide provided by New York State Education Department. · Secured all testing materials to maintain confidentiality. · Assessed New York State English Language Arts and Math tests administered to elementary through middle school students. · Qualified to score expository, argumentative, and narrative extended-response and short-response questions of the New York State Language Arts test. · Evaluated student responses to content-based questions according to a scoring guide provided by New York State Education Department. · Secured all testing materials to maintain confidentiality.
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Rochester City School District
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Elementary ENL Teacher in Dual-Language Bilingual Program
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2020
· Assumed responsibility for ENL students in first, second and third grade. · Coordinated with the general education classroom teachers to create Social Studies and Science Project Based Learning scaffolded ENL lesson plans. · Adapted and modified classroom and instructional materials to best meet the needs of students, especially those with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans. · Maintained compliance with the school-wide implemented Gomez and Gomez dual-language bilingual model framework and district guidelines. · Maintained documentation of lesson planning, scaffolds and assignments through the website, Planbook. · Employed bilingual abilities to maintain communication with students’ parents and families, as well as staff. Show less
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Victor Central Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Special Education Paraprofessional
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
• Supported students' educational programs as stated in their Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).• Attended to students' physical, personal, and academic needs while helping students develop personal care skills needed for daily living and academic programs.• Assisted the teacher with classroom management and the physical layout of their classroom. • Helped implement technology for non-verbal students to communicate with myself and other staff members.
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Long-term Substitute Teacher
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
· Assumed all responsibilities for classrooms both at the Victor Junior High and the High School during the absence of their teachers. · Adapted teaching methods and materials to better meet the students' varying needs, such as students with IEP's or 504 plans, in Spanish, English and ESOL classrooms at primary, intermediate and secondary levels.· Executed numerous lesson plans while maintaining compliance with district and school guidelines.
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Spanish Middle School Student Teacher
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
· Created clear, measurable lesson objectives for all lessons taught, aligned with local standards, New York State standards, Common Core English Standards as well as ACTFL National Standards.· Differentiated teaching and materials for students with IEPs, students with 504 plans, English Language Learners, a student with visual impairment as well as a student with a hearing impairment. · Organized educational activities and prepared several presentations about living abroad in Peru for students at both the 8th grade Spanish Club meetings and at International Education Week.· Maintained grading, attendance and other student records through the districts' preferred website, Schooltools.· Logged every lesson plan and follow-up assignment for student access online through the website, Planbook.· Collaborated with colleagues, academic advisors and administrators to meet and exceed long-term and short-term teaching objectives. Show less
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Brighton Central School District
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Brighton, New York
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Per Diem Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
• Assumed all responsibilities for the seventh and eighth grade ESOL teacher at Twelve Corners Middle School. • Adapted teaching methods and materials to best meet the students' academic needs, including those with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, in stand-alone and integrated ESOL settings. • Executed numerous lesson plans while maintaining compliance with district and school guidelines in all academic settings. • Assumed all responsibilities for the seventh and eighth grade ESOL teacher at Twelve Corners Middle School. • Adapted teaching methods and materials to best meet the students' academic needs, including those with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, in stand-alone and integrated ESOL settings. • Executed numerous lesson plans while maintaining compliance with district and school guidelines in all academic settings.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
University of Rochester
Master’s Degree, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
2013 - 2015
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Bachelor’s Degree, NYS World Languages Teacher Education Certification - Spanish -
2011 - 2013
Monroe Community College
Associate of Arts, Secondary Education and Teaching
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