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Work History
Education
Skills
Tutoring experience
Certification
Professional Partnerships & Responsibilities
Leadership Experience
Voracious reader, Hiker, Kayaker, Adirondack explorer, mother to 2, bonus mother to 2, animal lover
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Hillary Dana-Rumi

Rochester,NY

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom management, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching practices. Student-centered teaching, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies and always ready and willing to learn new tech.

Overview

28
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Rochester City School District

K and 1st Grade Classroom Teacher
2022.09 - 2024.06 (1 year & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.

Westfall Academy

3rd Grade Teacher
2008.09 - 2010.06 (1 year & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.

WestRidge Elementary

2nd Grade, Inclusive K-2 Family Grouping
2000.06 - 2008.06 (8 years)

Job overview

  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events, promoting a supportive community for student success.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research, continually improving instructional effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and develop innovative teaching methods, enhancing overall instructional quality.
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.

Lakeshore Elementary

5th Grade, Gen. Ed.
1999.06 - 2000.06 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Lakeshore Elementary

4/5 Split, 12:1:1
1997.06 - 1999.06 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.

Arcadia Middle(.4) & High School (.6)

12:1:1 Teacher/Sped Consultant Teacher
1996.09 - 1997.06 (9 months)

Job overview

    • Taught ELA, math, and social studies to 9th graders with varying classifications.
    • Taught Health to 11th and 12th graders in a way that met their specialized needs, as well as, meeting the standards.
    • Special Education Consultant teacher to middle school students.
    • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
    • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
    • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Longridge Elementary

1 to 1 teacher
1996.03 - 1996.06 (3 months)

Job overview

    • Teacher to one student with special needs.
    • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
    • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
    • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.

Education

Nazareth University Rochester, NY

B.A. in English
05.1996

University Overview

Skills

    • Classroom Management
    • Parent-Teacher Communication
    • Lesson Planning
    • Technology Integration
    • Cultural Sensitivity
      • Instructional Best Practices
      • Student Development
      • Classroom oversight
      • Inclusive Teaching

Tutoring experience

Tutoring experience

2019-2023: Built a large tutoring clientele. Provided students with a 1:1 relationship to allow them to reach their potential in varying areas of academics including, reading, writing, math, study skills, and executive functioning.

Certification

  • New York State Teacher Certifications
  • Elementary Education, Gr. N-6 (expired)
  • Special Education, Gr. K-12 (expired)
  • Childhood Education ( grades 1-6): PENDING

Professional Partnerships & Responsibilities

Professional Partnerships & Responsibilities

Included but not limited to:

  • School Based Planning Team
  • Sunshine Committee
  • Hiring Committee
  • Textbook Committee
  • Professional development Committee
  • Literacy Classroom through partnership with U of R
  • Pilot Technology Classroom through partnership with U of R
  • Cooperating teacher student teaching mentor for various area colleges
  • CDOS liaison


Leadership Experience

Leadership Experience
  • Primary Team Leader
  • School Based Planing Team
  • District Liaison for CDOS
  • District Teacher Trainer
  • ELA initiatives
  • Elementary Social Studies initiatives

Voracious reader, Hiker, Kayaker, Adirondack explorer, mother to 2, bonus mother to 2, animal lover

Voracious reader, Hiker, Kayaker, Adirondack explorer, mother to 2, bonus mother to 2, animal lover

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Interests

Reading

Kayaking

Hiking

Adirondack living

Cooking

Table top board gaming

Timeline

K and 1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Rochester City School District
2022.09 - 2024.06 (1 year & 9 months)
3rd Grade Teacher
Westfall Academy
2008.09 - 2010.06 (1 year & 9 months)
2nd Grade, Inclusive K-2 Family Grouping
WestRidge Elementary
2000.06 - 2008.06 (8 years)
5th Grade, Gen. Ed.
Lakeshore Elementary
1999.06 - 2000.06 (1 year)
4/5 Split, 12:1:1
Lakeshore Elementary
1997.06 - 1999.06 (2 years)
12:1:1 Teacher/Sped Consultant Teacher
Arcadia Middle(.4) & High School (.6)
1996.09 - 1997.06 (9 months)
1 to 1 teacher
Longridge Elementary
1996.03 - 1996.06 (3 months)
Nazareth University
B.A. in English
  • New York State Teacher Certifications
  • Elementary Education, Gr. N-6 (expired)
  • Special Education, Gr. K-12 (expired)
  • Childhood Education ( grades 1-6): PENDING

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