DARIA ZIMINA
NAPERVILLE,IL
Summary
Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events. Goal-oriented, dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Multi-talented and consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
RSM Naperville
Naperville, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with teachers and parents
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from prospective students and their families.
- "Successfully boosted student enrollment rates by 10% through targeted marketing campaigns and strategic recruitment efforts."
Dean of Students
Russian School Of Mathematics
Naperville, IL
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Increased school registrations over 20% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
Mathematics Instructor
Russian School Of Mathematics
Naperville, IL
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Instructed students using zoom online learning platform in addition to educating students in traditional, face-to-face settings.
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for grade 5 to grade 11 math course.
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Held office hours to provide additional course support and help students navigate course curriculum.
- Taught up to 150 students per week how to set up and solve math problems.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Adjunct Math Instructor
City Colleges Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Frequently met with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs.
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Evaluated students' progress in attaining educational goals and objectives.
- Worked closely with Chairperson to develop and implement curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Prepared and administered departmental syllabus to inform students of course requirements, grading requirements and testing assignments.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nano Molecular Engineering
Irkutsk State Technical
Russian Federation08.2013
Skills
- Academic Intervention
- Faculty Development
- Classical Education
- Character Education
- Problem Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Remote learning tools
- Online teaching
- MS Office
- Project Organization
- Business Operations
- First Aid/CPR
- School event coordination
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Educational staff supervision
- New Student Orientation
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation
- Strategic leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Goal Planning
- Staff Management
- Lesson Planning
- Budget Administration
- Mentoring
- Performance Evaluations
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Principal
RSM Naperville
08.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
Russian School Of Mathematics
02.2020 - 07.2021
Mathematics Instructor
Russian School Of Mathematics
02.2014 - 02.2020
Adjunct Math Instructor
City Colleges Of Chicago
01.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Nano Molecular Engineering
Irkutsk State Technical