Chad Flexon
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New Jersey, United States
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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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STEM: 6th Grade Straw Bridge Building
Students research, design, and build a simple bridge using basic materials. They test the maximum load capable of holding and reflect on their design.
4th - 6th
Engineering, Math, Measurement
6th Grade STEM: Designing Addition for School
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
6th - 7th
Applied Math, Engineering, Measurement
#ExperienceEdu Mathematics
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.
K - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
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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.
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