Jill Hanley
Ghent,NY
Summary
I'm a highly enthusiastic elementary teacher with over thirty years of experience in public education, using passion and dedication for improving programs, systems, and community. I'm a team player that uses creative problem solving strategies to enhance student success and build strong relationships with students, staff, and community.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Hudson City School District
09.1994 - Current
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth, utilizing a growth mindset
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students
- Trained in Restorative Practices and utilized those ideas and strategies in everyday interactions
- Utilized teachings of Little Flower Yoga to help students regulate behaviors and emotions (SEL)
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- Differentiated lessons using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles
- Developed building wide supplements and aids to curriculum
- Reorganized third grade social studies curriculum to align to NYS standards using a variety of activities and leveled questioning
- Served as grade level chair person 2002-2005, 2007-2009
- Developed and supervised Character Club and Student Council
- Led Instructional Support Team weekly meetings to establish intervention plans for students based on academic and behavioral needs
Teacher Learning Coach-Response to Intervention
Hudson City School District
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Conducted weekly RtI grade level team meetings
- Trained staff in universal screener FastBridge
- Organized and facilitated professional development workshops for teachers/staff
- Aided teachers with IST referrals
- Presented at Board of Education meetings
- Attended regional RtI conferences
- Served on District Wide Data Team
Principal of Extended School Year Summer Program
Hudson City School District
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Facilitated ESY teacher orientation
- Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents
- Generated class lists/room assignments
- Developed student incentive program for Character Education
- Contacted necessary agencies for student/parent needs
- Managed day to day situations during each 6 week program
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals
- Facilitated weekly meetings with staff to ensure adherence to goals and prevent issues moving forward
Education
Advanced Certificate - School District Administration
The College of St. Rose
Albany, NY08.2007
Master of Science - Curriculum Planning And Instructional Technologies
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
The College of St. Rose
Albany, NY 05.1990
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY12.1987
Skills
- Strong and Trusted Team Leader
- Innovation and Creativity
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional Leadership
- Emotionally Intelligent Communicator
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data-driven decision-making
Personal Likes
- Yoga, hiking, cooking, kayaking, learning, trying new foods
- Being a busy working mom and wife, dedicated to; my family, life long learning, and maintaining my health, while having adventures through nature and foods.
Timeline
Teacher Learning Coach-Response to Intervention
Hudson City School District
09.2014 - 06.2019
Principal of Extended School Year Summer Program
Hudson City School District
07.2008 - 08.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Hudson City School District
09.1994 - Current
Advanced Certificate - School District Administration
The College of St. Rose
Master of Science - Curriculum Planning And Instructional Technologies
SUNY At Albany
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
The College of St. Rose
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
Columbia-Greene Community College
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