Alexia B.

Flynn
536 Rose Stop Road New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 657-4496 alexiaflynn220@gmail.com

EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Health and Human Development
University Park, Pennsylvania
May 2015 B.S. Kinesiology- Health and Physical Education
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Cumulative GPA: 3.7 (Within Major: 4.0)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LEAD REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
February 2016- Current Knapp Center For Childhood Development 950 Windham Ct,
Youngstown, OH 44512
Managed gross motor team in day to day tasks, creating lessons, classroom
management strategies, and work proficiency
Led staff meetings on scheduling and professionalism
Trained new staff members
Provided applied behavior analysis therapy to children with autism spectrum
disorder
Worked one on one and in dyads with patients (with ASD) in discrete trial training
Led the outcomes team to deliver a higher visibility of patient progress
Recorded data on problematic behaviors and implemented interventions
Formulated task analysis for patients gross motor specials
Led gross motor lessons
Provided daily feedback to clients caregiver
Built language tracker excel graphs for each child
Graphed Stanford Binet Intelligence scores

CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

January 2016- February 2016 Kelly Services: 750 Phelps Way New Castle, PA 16101
Demonstrated familiarity with all subjects of instruction
Provided versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adjust quickly
Adapted daily to new environments and new students
Expressed familiarity with theories and practices of education and child
development
Executed modifications to lesson plans/instruction techniques for students with
special needs
Established an ethical and fair atmosphere for all students
Modeled proper methods for handling misconduct

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HEALTH BEHAVIOR EDUCATOR
August 2015- January 2016 Pressley Ridge: Penn Hills High School, Pittsburgh PA
Developed, implemented, and monitored effective individualized behavioral health
programs for each assigned student (9th-12th grade)
Assisted Special Education teacher in designing and reviewing Individualized
Education Plans for each student
Devised and taught lessons in health, science, and math
Implemented components of group process procedures in the classroom including,
but not limited to, development of a group theme, implementation of planning,
evaluation, and engaging in problem-solving meetings, and group activities
Completed record keeping procedures for interdisciplinary reviews, including
preparation of information to report to teammates
Administered secondary english and social studies periodically as a substitute

STUDENT TEACHING- SECONDARY HEALTH EDUCATION

Spring 2015 State College Area High School, State College, PA
Penn State Supervisor: Eric Childs: Mentor, Melanie Lynch
Created and administered lessons to juniors and seniors on various topics that
included but were not limited to: body image, goal setting, stress management, the
teen brain, personality types and nutrition
Integrated interdisciplinary learning to reach the highest level of understanding
Implementation of literacy skills throughout 95% of the lesson
Incorporated technology as often as possible
Developed a four week stress management unit plan using a thematic approach
Challenged students to use critical thinking skills in both group and class discussions
as well as individual writing assignments
Used a student-centered approach while incorporating a number of teaching styles
that suited all types of learners
Administered assessments through in-class assignments
Catered to the special needs of students with learning disabilities

STUDENT TEACHING- SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Spring 2015 State College Area High School, State College, PA
Mentor: Tom Gazda
Administered 15 different lessons a week. (Units included - adventure education,
team sports, dance, and fitness)
Applied differentiation instruction to adapt activities for both the higher and lower
ability students
Incorporated both a teacher and student centered approach
Evaluated students by administering both formative and summative assessments
Engaged students in cooperative learning
Focused on and improved requirements for longer activity durations by stating and
sticking to clear protocols
Encouraged and motivated students through positive talk and creating a supportive
environment
Designed each unit to progress in a manner that built skills from the ground up to
increase success rates of students

STUDENT TEACHING- ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

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Spring 2015 Gray's Woods Elementary, Port Matilda, PA
Ferguson Township Elementary, Pine Grove Mills, PA
Mentor: Andrew Lloyd
Designed manipulative skills lessons with a variety of methods
To increase success and enjoyment of the students - practiced pinpointing, teaching
by invitation, and intra-task variation
Set the tone for year by establishing managerial strategies throughout the school year
Composed lessons focusing on skills through the use of creative games
Organized game activities during free periods for available classes
Volunteered spare time to assist with first grade mathematics in adjacent classroom

PRE-STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM

Fall 2015 State College Area School District (Primary and Middle)
Administered a 4 week dance unit for eighth grade
Conducted a 4 week fitness and gymnastics unit for third-fifth grade
Directed cooperative games and outdoor adventure lessons for both second and sixth
grade
Directed a physical education lesson on tennis and fitness for adapted physical
education
Fall 2015 State College Area School District (Middle and High School)
Educated juniors and seniors on stress management, nutrition, body image and
media, and marijuana
Led a middle school health lesson on conflict resolution

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2014-2015 - PHETE Club Treasurer: Physical and Health Education Teaching Education
2012- - PSAHPERD member: The Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical
Present Education, Recreation and Dance
2014-2015 - SAC representative for Penn States PHETE program
2014 - Lets Move Conference (My health lesson was presented by the president elect)
2012-2013 - Penn State Kinesiology Club
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015 Assistant coach: Park Forest Middle School Girls Softball
Spring 2015 Assistant coach: Grays Woods Elementay School Co-ed Volleyball
Spring 2015 Safety monitor: Whittle Set at Grays Woods Elementary
2013-2014 Coordinator and volunteer: Exercise is Medicine Week
Spring 2014 Tobacco Prevention booth at Park Forest Elementary School
2012- 2013 YMCA Volunteer: Organized Softball League and helped with Kids Camp

REFERENCES
PSU Supervisor Health and Physical Education: Eric Childs 814-865-2724
President-elect PSAHPERD: Melanie Lynch 814-404-4579
PSU Kinesiology PHETE Program Director: Dr. Alison Weimer 814-865-5780
Elementary Physical Education Mentor Teacher: Andrew Llyod 814-880-7768
PSU Health Education Professor: Dr.Helene Monthley 814-865-1347

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