Connie Marie Rao
Cohoes,NY
Summary
To work with and for a district that embraces knowledge for all students at every level incorporating creativity of music and arts, and all STEM needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications and Entertainment
Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Mentored junior editors and writers, providing constructive feedback on their work for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated with public relations teams to secure press access to events for coverage purposes.
- Cultivated relationships with freelance writers to expand the range of topics covered on the platform.
- Collaborated with designers, photographers, and other creative professionals to produce visually appealing and informative features.
K-2 MUSIC TEACHER
Hawthorne Elementary School
12.2021
- Provided general music instruction for student's grade K-2 since December 2021
- Directed two music concerts with in-depth consideration of music applicable to music capabilities and learning level for students adhering to the NYS music standards
- Consideration in music selection, music program, direction and conducting performers, as well as performance for parents' inclusion
- Prepared students for multiple songs for their 2nd grade moving up ceremony
- Organized and developed a music reading event for parents and students to enjoy and participate in
- Was recognized by Dr
- Bronstein in a district wide meeting on March 18th 2022 for my work and dedication to music and our students at HES
- Substituted for first grade and navigated the lesson plans and daily routine for students
- Substituted and worked with a special needs student throughout his day
- Assisted office staff in time of need
- Attended faculty meetings
- Attended new teacher meetings
- Collaborated and took guidance from a mentor who is a fellow music teacher.
Comhab Staff for NYS
Yedei Chesed Inc
04.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in achieving performance goals.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Optimized resource allocation across multiple tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on deadlines or urgency levels.
- Served as a dependable point of contact between departments or external partners to facilitate clear communication channels throughout project lifecycles.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
- Initiated process improvements that resulted in increased efficiency and cost savings for the organization.
- Organized successful events such as conferences or workshops that promoted an exchange of ideas among professionals in the field.
- Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Education
Doctoral Candidate: Educational Organization with a concentration in Behavioral Health -
Grand Canyon University
01.2024
MS Marriage Family Therapy -
Mercy College Dobbs Ferry NY
01.2011
MA Degree in Educational Psychology -
Marist College
01.2007
BA Communication and Public Relations -
SUNY New Paltz
01.1998
Music Certification Permanent NY K-12 -
St. Rose and Five Towns Music College
01.1994
Skills
- NYSSMA adjudicator, Kodaly and Suzuki knowledgeable, instruments of all band and orchestra familiarity for instruction as well as play Vocal and drama expertise for All County, Area All State, and All State
- Visual storytelling
- Multimedia production
- Creative Direction
- Audience Engagement
- Deadline-driven mindset
- Fact-checking
- Creative Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Planning and coordination
- File and Records Management
- Professionalism
- Flexible Schedule
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team building
- Relationship Building
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Database Maintenance
- Word Processing
- Project Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Personnel Management
- Professional Demeanor
- APA Style
- Critical Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Google Drive
- Desktop Publishing
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Clerical Oversight
Communication Skills
Working with special needs students, developing and assisting with IEP's and 504 students needs both in the classroom and home for any music instruction overlapping into their speech therapy, occupational therapy, and overall need to enhance learning while including Orff Schulwerk based curriculum and methodology.
Leadership Experience
Worked at the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando Florida for a college internship where I lead as a tour guide and achieved an aware for outstanding leadership. Part of a committee to develop a program where students in need of assistance due to their situation of not having tools or guidance.
References
Nicole Scariano, Superintendent of Tuxedo School District, 845 351 4786
Timeline
K-2 MUSIC TEACHER
Hawthorne Elementary School
12.2021
Comhab Staff for NYS
Yedei Chesed Inc
04.2020 - Current
Communications and Entertainment
Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Doctoral Candidate: Educational Organization with a concentration in Behavioral Health -
Grand Canyon University
MS Marriage Family Therapy -
Mercy College Dobbs Ferry NY
MA Degree in Educational Psychology -
Marist College
BA Communication and Public Relations -
SUNY New Paltz
Music Certification Permanent NY K-12 -
St. Rose and Five Towns Music College
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