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New Jersey, United States
About the store
Currently the Academic Innovations and STEM Coordinator for my district. 8 years as a 6th Grade Math and Language Arts teacher in NJ. Experienced with Basic Skills, Special Education, and Enrichment. Curriculum writer in Mathematics, Reading, and Technology plans for the district. Google Education pilot and turnkey trainer. Private tutor for K-12, including SAT Prep.
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Preview of STEM: 6th Grade Straw Bridge Building

STEM: 6th Grade Straw Bridge Building

Created by
Chad Flexon
Students research, design, and build a simple bridge using basic materials. They test the maximum load capable of holding and reflect on their design.
Preview of 6th Grade STEM: Designing Addition for School

6th Grade STEM: Designing Addition for School

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Chad Flexon
Groups of students design a 15,000 sq ft addition for your existing school! They must account for a budget, design, concept, and presentation to the school board. Students will gain knowledge with digital programs of your choosing including AutoCad. All Directions included. Rubric Included. Examples of blueprints, concept boards, models included as well. This is an amazing project that students love. It is considered an end-of-year project that will take a few months to complete in school
Preview of Instructions and example for a Narrative Poem

Instructions and example for a Narrative Poem

Created by
Chad Flexon
This is an alternate set of directions and example to accompany the 6th Grade Reading Street Series selection found in Unit 1, Week 3.
Preview of Counting Exercises for K-6

Counting Exercises for K-6

Created by
Chad Flexon
This is a fantastic warm-up exercise to be used in any grade 5 minutes a day. Grid posters and sample handouts included for free on my page. This purchase will get you all of the directions and grade level expectations provided to create an amazing mathematical environment in any classroom.
Preview of #ExperienceEdu Mathematics

#ExperienceEdu Mathematics

Created by
Chad Flexon
Use this professional learning document to change your approach to teaching math in your classroom. Real world problems are thrown around in many curriculum resources, but they are not real for every learner. Follow my detailed examples to spark questioning, research, and experimentation in your classroom.
Preview of Public Speaking Directions, Notes, and Example Speech: My Hero

Public Speaking Directions, Notes, and Example Speech: My Hero

Created by
Chad Flexon
Example of speech is preview, directions included in purchase. Alternative assignment for 6th Grade Reading Street Unit 3, Week 1. 'My Hero" speech, including cues and directions for public speaking and writing a speech.
Preview of Personification Poetry: Examples and Directions

Personification Poetry: Examples and Directions

Created by
Chad Flexon
Motivate students to utilize personification in there writing by creating a poem in the form of a riddle. Directions and examples provided.
Preview of Persuasive Writing: Can you be a Salesperson?

Persuasive Writing: Can you be a Salesperson?

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Chad Flexon
Creative Writing project with multiple components. Students must first write a short persuasive essay in the form of an application to gain employment of fictional sport's store. Directions included to allow students to create sales pitches, advertisement slogans, commercials, and persuasive essays.
Preview of My Room Poem: Creative Writing Assignment Directions

My Room Poem: Creative Writing Assignment Directions

Created by
Chad Flexon
Directions and example for fun creative writing piece.
Preview of Ancient Civilization Poem

Ancient Civilization Poem

Created by
Chad Flexon
Social Studies curricular connection. This is a set of alternative directions and example to accompany Grade 6 Reading Street, Unit 2, Week 3.
Preview of Example of Movie Review Written in Microsoft Publisher

Example of Movie Review Written in Microsoft Publisher

Created by
Chad Flexon
This is an example for students to draw from when writing movie or book reviews. Directions Available for Free on as separate download.
Preview of Metaphor Graphic Organizer

Metaphor Graphic Organizer

Created by
Chad Flexon
Quick worksheet to help students create and organize metaphors
Preview of Simile Identification

Simile Identification

Created by
Chad Flexon
Quick worksheet on identifying what is being compared when creating a simile in a complete sentence.
Preview of Counting Exercise (Posters)

Counting Exercise (Posters)

Created by
Chad Flexon
These posters can be printed or used on an interactive whiteboard. They also can be printed for student worksheets to be used with the counting exercise directions provided in my store.
Preview of Snapshot Writing

Snapshot Writing

Created by
Chad Flexon
Great template for students to focus on writing with sensory details. Example guides the students. Peer Conferencing and questioning required.
Preview of Directions for Movie Review

Directions for Movie Review

Created by
Chad Flexon
Example available for purchase: directions are free.
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About the store

Experience

Currently the Academic Innovations and STEM Coordinator for my district. 8 years as a 6th Grade Math and Language Arts teacher in NJ. Experienced with Basic Skills, Special Education, and Enrichment. Curriculum writer in Mathematics, Reading, and Technology plans for the district. Google Education pilot and turnkey trainer. Private tutor for K-12, including SAT Prep.

Teaching style

I love to engage my students in an environment that is rigorous, comforting, and entertaining. Students enjoy my classroom because I make a sincere effort to get to know them and allow them to drive the instruction in our classroom. My classroom is 1 to 1 with Google Chromebooks and it allows for students to influence the instruction and take the lead in their own learning experience.

Awards & shining teacher moments

A leader in achieving Google Reference District, Future Ready School, and NJ School to Watch. 2015-2016 Educator of the year. Rising Star Recognition for Google Education integration and staff training. Highest Student Growth Percentage in the district under most recent New Jersey evaluation procedures. Rated "Highly Effective" teacher under NJ evaluation procedures.

My own education history

Graduate of King's College, PA. Master's degree in Digital Learning and Leadership through Lamar University, TX. New Jersey certified teacher Elementary K-5, Mathematics 6-8, and English Language Arts 6-8. Supervisor Certificate in NJ.

Additional biographical information

I have a wonderful wife and three beautiful children. I coach high school and youth lacrosse and enjoy being active.