1. Gina Flynn
12721 Riverview Trail, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-253-042, flynnr2@csp.edu
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong management background along with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Highly adaptable; thrive on challenges and meeting the needs of each individual student
Experience teaching in a responsive classroom environment
Committed to improving and maintaining own personal competence
EDUCATION
Teaching License
Elementary Education, K-6, with preprimary endorsement May 2016
Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
GPA 4.0 (cumulative)
OutstandingTeacherEducationStudent – ElementaryEducationAward
BachelorofArts May 2001
Economicsand Management
Hamline University,St. Paul, MN
GPA 4.0 (cumulative)
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Preschool Student Teacher, Early Childhood Family Center, Stillwater, MN March 28th – Present
Co-teaching withcooperating teacher in a 3-year old preschool, assuming lead teacher role for 2 weeks
Fully integrated classroom with students have various special needs (ESL, Autism, Speech and Language
Delay, Developmental Delay, Medically Fragile)
Creating stations and group lessons that engage a multitude of learners through developmentally
appropriate planning
Grade 4 Student Teacher, Withrow Elementary, Hugo, MN January – March 2016
Managed a classroom independently and prepared lessons for three weeks of solo teaching
Accommodated instruction to meet the individualized learning needs to students, including those on IEP or
504 plans
Taught district curriculum, while developing original units of instruction
Creative utilization of outside resource to support and enhance district curriculum
Utilized Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop(Gordon Bailey), Journeys, Math Expressions, Foss materials
Assessed students in all subject areas and administered and scored running records
Participated in parent-teacher conferences and IEP/504meetings
Kindergarten Pre- Student Teacher, Central Lutheran, St. Paul, MN September – November 2016
Organized and prepared classroom before the start of the schoolyear
Designed an original math and science lesson where each lesson used an interdisciplinary approach, and
outside resources where used to create a student centered, hands-on approach to learning and discovery
Followedschool curriculum including Saxon Math, Journeys, and Studies Weekly
2. Gina Flynn
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Active Volunteer and “Room Parent” for Marine Elementary
Member of 5-year Strategic Planning Committee
Stillwater Area School District
Chair, Early Childhood Education Parent’s Advisory Council
Member of Parent’s Advisory Council
September 2013 – June 2015
Fall 2012
September 2011 – August 2015
March 2010 – August 2015
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Ecolab, Inc., Saint Paul, Minnesota
Telecommunications Analyst July 2002 – August 2004
Managed corporate liable cell phone program, representing approximately $2 million in
telecommunication expense, including activating and decommissioning cellphones, performing plan
optimization, resolving billing issues and maintaining and strengthening the business relationship with
cellular vendors
Performed month end responsibilities, such as approving cellular charges on corporate liable accountsand
allocating cellular equipment charges to the appropriate cost center
Participated as a team member on two“LEAN Accelerated Change Event” projects
Field Implementation Team Member, (Temporary Assignment) January 2002- July 2002
Directed all telecommunication activities for the GCS Business Excellence Initiative
Managed all facility activities for the GCS Business Excellence Initiative
Associate Financial Analyst August 2002 – July 2002
Produceddaily sales report based on information gathered fromthe branches
Performed monthly analysis of operating results forassigned regions
Prepared monthly reports related to sales, accounts receivable, inventory,freight, headcount and fleet
Prepared monthly financial book forController and General Manager
Completed special projects, such as the controller and operating review presentation and restructuring the
organizational hierarchy in the financial reporting system based on the division’s reorganization
MinnesotaLifeInsuranceCompany,SaintPaul,Minnesota
CustomerServiceSupervisor December 2001 – August 2002
Directed all activities of the 6-member customer service team, ensuring that customers’ expectations and
established department service standards are met
Providedday-to-day supervision of the team, including performance management, coaching,motivation
and feedback,training, writing and conducting of performance appraisals, salary administration, and
interviewing and hiring
Researched and served as resource for complex problems, handled escalated calls and implemented
solutions
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with carriers as well as other internal units
New Business Advisor,(Temporary Assignment) September 2001 – December 2001
Supervised a team of 15 associates, including managing attendance, providing performance feedback,
maintaining existing recognition programs and monitoring staff meetings and associate training
Ensured entry of applications and other tasks are completed within service standards
Coordinated new and existing workflow processes within the team