Rod-Djaly Thoby
Norwalk
Summary
Dynamic Certified Flight Instructor with a strong foundation in aviation safety and student assessment from American Flyers. Proven ability to foster a productive learning environment while enhancing student skills. Adept at communication and collaboration, ensuring effective flight instruction and student development. Committed to instilling confidence and motivation in aspiring pilots.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Flight Instructor
American Flyers
01.2026 - Current
- Recently obtained CFI certification
- Completed instrument, commercial, and CFI training at American Flyers
- Seeking opportunities to provide quality flight instruction and contribute to student pilot development
Varsity Head Coach (Girls Tennis)
Wilton High School
Wilton
03.2019 - Current
- Provide a productive and safe environment for players
- Improve playing ability
- Run a fair tryout
- Instill core beliefs in athletic hand book
- Manage and lead team of 16 players
- Work cooperatively with Athletic Director
- Lesson plan for practice
- Run practice M-F
- Provide guidance
Paraprofessional
Wilton Public Schools
Wilton
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Assisted in preparing instructional materials and resources for lessons.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on performance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Tennis Instructor
Four Seasons Racquet Club
Wilton
07.2012 - 06.2025
- Coordinate and conduct group/private lessons
- Provide secure and productive learning environment
- Lesson plan
- Work cooperatively with staff
- Develop and improve player skills
- Maintain courts
Paraprofessional, Campus Supervisor, Substitute
Wilton High School
Wilton
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintain orderly conduct in classroom in the absence of a teacher
- Run teachers lesson plan
- Provide instructional support under certified teacher
- Main safe learning environment
- Insure school safety
- Work cooperatively with others
- Help monitor students
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilton High School
Wilton, CT06-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut, CTSkills
- Knowledgeable in Tennis
- Flight Instruction & Aviation
- Adaptability
- Quick Learner
- Ability to work with others
- Personable
- Creative
- Flight instruction
- Safety protocols
- Aircraft systems knowledge
- Student assessment
- Situational awareness
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Motivation techniques
- Aerodynamics
- Aviation safety awareness
- Spin recovery training
- Cross-country flight planning
- Ground school instruction
- Aircraft systems
- Emergency procedures training
Certification
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Private Pilot Certificate
- CT Coaching License
- First Aid/CPR
- DCF
- Darkness to light
Awards
Coach of Excellence, 2019
Languages
Creole
Timeline
Certified Flight Instructor
American Flyers
01.2026 - Current
Paraprofessional
Wilton Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional, Campus Supervisor, Substitute
Wilton High School
05.2022 - 12.2023
Varsity Head Coach (Girls Tennis)
Wilton High School
03.2019 - Current
Tennis Instructor
Four Seasons Racquet Club
07.2012 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Wilton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Norwalk Community College