Fihayya Plair
Hamden
Summary
Dedicated school leader and educator with over 11 years of experience in school operations, improvement planning, and progress monitoring. Proven track record in leading instructional teams, managing complex administrative logistics, and fostering community partnerships to enhance student educational experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Magnet Resource Teacher
Hill Regional Career Magnet School
New Haven
01.2025 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Lead academy teams by developing weekly meeting agendas focused on student achievement, professional development, and parental involvement.
- Curriculum & Innovation: Develop and implement integrated, project-based curricula and initiatives, including externships, student internships, and career-based field trips.
- Operations & Data: Supervise student data management (report cards, transcripts, attendance) and gather information to support specialized administrative reports.
- Partnerships: Manage business and university partnerships, including Occupational Advisory Councils and community investment data collection.
Mathematics High School Teacher / Administrative Intern
Hill Regional Career Magnet School
New Haven
08.2016 - 01.2025
- Administrative Oversight: Assisted with school-wide scheduling, budgeting, and building security.
- Data-Driven Reform: Analyzed 5-year SAT and academic data to implement school-wide "Enrichment Wednesdays" and "On-Track" intervention programs.
- Test Coordination: Served as School Test Coordinator, overseeing all standardized testing logistics, regulatory compliance, and staff training.
- Team Leadership: Led Grade 9 teachers in curriculum planning and coordinated school-wide student achievement assemblies.
- School Culture: Co-coordinated SEL initiatives and utilized Restorative Practices for conflict resolution and behavior management.
Substitute & Student Teacher
Ridge Hill Elementary
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Served as a Long-Term Substitute at Ridge Hill Elementary; managed classrooms for grades 1, 2, 3, and 5 using Responsive Classroom systems.
- Completed various field placements within New Haven, Hamden and Wallingford Public Schools.
Education
CT Certification (092) - Intermediate Administration or Supervision
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2023
Sixth Year Certificate - Educational Leadership
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2023
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Elementary Education/Mathematics
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2015
Skills
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Educational leadership
- Standardized testing
- Instructional strategies
- Community partnerships
- Professional development
- Project Based Learning Coaching
Accomplishments
Technical Training: Expert in training staff on Educational Technology and AI
Timeline
Magnet Resource Teacher
Hill Regional Career Magnet School
01.2025 - Current
Mathematics High School Teacher / Administrative Intern
Hill Regional Career Magnet School
08.2016 - 01.2025
Substitute & Student Teacher
Ridge Hill Elementary
03.2012 - 06.2016
CT Certification (092) - Intermediate Administration or Supervision
Southern Connecticut State University
Sixth Year Certificate - Educational Leadership
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Elementary Education/Mathematics
Southern Connecticut State University