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Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
Teacher

Dilia M. Plotkin

MIAMI,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven expertise in literacy instruction, classroom management, and differentiated learning. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that enhances student engagement and achievement through personalized teaching strategies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Recapturing the Vision Summer Camp
Miami, FL
06.2026 - 07.2026
  • Implemented customized instructional approaches to enhance student engagement for attendees based on their individual needs.
  • Literacy classes to enhance reading skills.
  • Weekly field trips to different events enhancing attendees' social skills.
  • Arts and crafts.
  • Physical activities.

Teacher

Recapturing the Vision After School Program
Miami, FL
08.2025 - 06.2026
  • Provided literacy support and homework assistance to enhance student understanding and academic performance.
  • Integrated STEM projects with Social- Emotional Learning strategies to strengthen students' leadership and collaborative problem solving skills.
  • Arts and crafts projects.

Instructional Interventionist

MDCPS Pine Villa Elementary
Miami, FL
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Delivered targeted reading intervention for students in Grades 1–5 identified through MTSS/L25.
  • Provided individualized and small-group instruction using Reading Horizons Elevate and evidence-based literacy strategies.
  • Utilized AMIRA digital reading assessment platform to monitor student growth and personalize instruction.
  • Conducted ongoing Progress Monitoring (PM/OPM) to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional plans.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers, administrators, and instructional staff to improve student achievement.
  • Maintained detailed academic records and analyzed assessment data to drive instructional decisions.
  • Incorporated SEL strategies to strengthen student engagement, confidence, and classroom success.
  • Developed differentiated lessons aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards.
  • Built strong relationships with families while supporting student academic growth.
  • Planned and implemented STEM and enrichment activities that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration.
  • Collaborated with MDCPS Literacy Department representatives to analyze Performance Matters data, monitor L25 student progress, and implement evidence-based reading interventions that supported student achievement.
  • Co-led Pine Villa Elementary Fairchild Challenge Garden Project, earning a Merit Award and helping the school receive recognition for its outstanding environmental education initiative.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Ensured seamless instruction by effectively implementing teacher lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
  • Enhanced academic achievement through effective classroom management and tailored support for individual student needs.
  • Fostered strong relationships with students and parents from diverse backgrounds to enhance community engagement.
  • Provided instruction in middle and high school classrooms across multiple subject areas.

Commumity Facilitator

Be Strong International
Palmetto, FL
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated youth development and family engagement programs across South Miami-Dade, enhancing community involvement through Project PEACE.
  • Led educational workshops focused on leadership, communication, and responsible decision-making, empowering participants with essential life skills.
  • Coordinated community outreach initiatives, fostering partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community ties.

Bilingual Educational Instructor

Vighter Medical Group
Miami, FL
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Engaged with the department of Human Services for the government. Ensured a safe learning environment.
  • Taught the unaccompanied minors who entered the United States in the school.
  • Taught all subject matters with an emphasis on English and acculturated the students to the way of life here.

Licensed Vice President /Relationship Manager

Bank of Nova Scotia
New York, NY
11.2000 - 03.2003

Licensed Vice President / Relationship Manager

  • Managed investment portfolios exceeding $200 million for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients throughout Latin America.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with domestic and international clients to enhance client retention and satisfaction.
  • Provided strategic advice on fixed income securities, equities, mutual funds, and structured products to optimize client investment portfolios.
  • Consistently recognized for strategic thinking, relationship development, professionalism, and exceptional client service. Traveled frequently across Latin America to meet clients and build relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
05-1981

Skills

  • Literacy Instruction
  • MTSS/RTI Support

Small-Group Intervention

  • Data Analysis
  • Classroom Management
  • Bilingual proficiency
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Multicultural communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

Teacher

Recapturing the Vision Summer Camp
06.2026 - 07.2026

Teacher

Recapturing the Vision After School Program
08.2025 - 06.2026

Instructional Interventionist

MDCPS Pine Villa Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2026

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
09.2021 - 06.2024

Commumity Facilitator

Be Strong International
04.2021 - 09.2021

Bilingual Educational Instructor

Vighter Medical Group
07.2016 - 10.2019

Licensed Vice President /Relationship Manager

Bank of Nova Scotia
11.2000 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Saint Peter's University

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden

Collaborated with another teacher on the Vegetable Garden challenge.  Students from the RTV aftercare program participated in this challenge.  We had to grow our own vegetables and make an edible dish.  We grew tomatoes, peppers, onions, cilantro and make salsa.  We came in second place and won the Fairchild Challenge Merit Award in May of 2026,

Dilia M. Plotkin