James L. Flynn
Las Vegas, Nevada 89156
h6au58@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TEACHER (Grades 3rd - 5th)
CAREER PROFILE A competent, skilled and results-driven professional educator, with a strong record of achievement
an Exemplary Teacher.
• Effective decision-maker; able to quickly evaluate available alternatives in a logical manner.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of students, fellow educators and administrative staff.
• Proven background at high levels of leadership, team building, planning, organizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contributions to ensuring highly efficient and smooth flowing teaching activities.
People Oriented • Service Oriented • Results Oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/09 - 10/2010 IMAGINE 100 ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL, Las Vegas, Nevada
5th Grade Teacher
• Proficient in Accelerated Reader Program and Study Island.
8/87 -2009 CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Las Vegas, Nevada
MABLE HOGGARD MATH, SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
5th Grade Teacher (1998 - 2009)
• Utilize Thinking Maps, Blooms Taxonomy, Target Boards; incorporated technology of research projects on computer/Internet.
• Received Randy Sprick safety and teaching techniques, and writing proficiency training.
QUANNAH MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5th Grade Teacher / 6thGrade Life Science (1993 - 1998)
• Instructor of 5th Grade subject matter with “at-risk” student population.
CP SQUIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5th Grade Teacher (1987 - 1993)
• Instructor of 5th Grade subject matter with “at-risk” student population.
EDUCATION Nevada Certification
Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Certification (18 Credits)
Masters Degree - Curriculum / Instruction, 1996
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV), Las Vegas, Nevada
• Cum Laude
• 50 Graduate Credits - Grand Canyon University, Touro University; Lee Canter University
“Diversification in the Classroom” (18 credit certification)
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, 1987
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH, Duluth, Minnesota
• Cum Laude
• Dean’s List - Academic Excellence
• Nominated as Member of Delta Kappa Pi National Honor Society
Associate of Arts - General Education, 1985
HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Hibbing, Minnesota
• Addie Beran Scholarship Award (Two)
• Spongberg ScholarshipAward - Academic Achievement
REFERENCES Available upon request.