THUY-MI DANG HUNTER
Richmond,CA
Summary
A community-service and collaborative-minded educator, learner, colleague, and parent liaison who thrives working in multi-cultural, multi-lingual educational and community-based environments looking to empower, mentor, and nurture prospective teachers/ fellow colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Hospital Instruction Teacher
Berkeley Independent Studies
2701 Martin Luther King Jr.
08.2024 - Current
- Supporting families while their child is on short or long-term medical leave while instructing students in their K-8 core subjects.
- Developed engaging curriculum to support diverse learning needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted alignment of instruction while student was on leave.
RTI and Home Hospital Instruction Teacher
Berkeley Independent Studies
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Berkeley Ca
01.2023 - Current
- As an RTI teacher for K-8, I supported Berkeley Independent Studies students in a multi-tiered system that focuses on identifying students who are struggling in English Language Arts, delivering targeted, research-based interventions, and continuously monitoring student progress.
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and provided timely feedback for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers to support student development and address concerns.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promote social skills and community involvement among students.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 Prince Street
08.2016 - Current
- Teaching 20-24 Transitional Kindergarteners multiple subjects in a child-directed, universally designed environment for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on a team of 8-15 other certificated teachers and teacher's aides on learning and teaching through an equity framework and providing academic and other support for a divers student population.
- Orientated students' families to school and getting their child ready for school.
- Planned and Designed differentiated lessons, hands-on project-based learning for a multi-cultural and multi-lingual classroom
Kindergarten Teacher
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 Prince Street
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Taught in an urban school environment with a student population diverse in socio-economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Collaborated on a team of 5 teachers that supported each other in informing our instruction with ongoing assessments, observations, and professional development to teach to standards based curriculum
- Taught Lucy Calkins, FOSS Science, Welcoming Schools, Handwriting Without Tears, Zoo Phonics, Everyday Mathematics
Kindergarten Teacher
Washington Elementary
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley Ca
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Taught 20-24 students Kindergarten curriculum and standards.
- Participated in staff professional development workshops and trainings in Equity CARE program work.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional methods and classroom practices.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
First Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Lakeshore Elementary
220 Middlefield Drive, San Francisco Ca
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Planned and taught 20-24 First Graders according to standard-based curriculum.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring individualized instruction.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
Preschool to High School Substitute Teacher
SFUSD
1515 Quintara St. San Francisco Ca
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Employed by SFSU to substitute in grades ECE-8 with Emergency Credential
- Substituted in Spanish Bilingual Schools
Case Manager/Program Coordinator
East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC)
2025 E12th Street Oakland Ca 94606
06.1999 - 06.2001
- Case managed high-school Southeast Asian Youth in the East Lake and Fruitvale District of Oakland.
- Created and managed after school programs for EBAYC students
- Parent Liaison between students, parents and students' teachers to support student performance and success.
Academic Mentor and Tutor
RISE
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, Ca
08.1997 - 01.1999
- Berkeley High School R.I.S.E Project Mentorship for Grades 9-12.
- Tutored and Mentored Southeast Asian at-risk youth in core subjects.
Education
Master of Arts - M.A. in TESL/ Multiple Subject TeachingCredential
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06.2008
ECE Site Supervisor Certification - Child Development
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA2006
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.1999
Skills
Skills:
Speaks Vietnamese and Spanish
Effective Communication Skills
Organized
Collaborative
Reflective
Timeline
Home Hospital Instruction Teacher
Berkeley Independent Studies
08.2024 - Current
RTI and Home Hospital Instruction Teacher
Berkeley Independent Studies
01.2023 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Malcolm X Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Malcolm X Elementary School
06.2008 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Washington Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2014
First Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Lakeshore Elementary
10.2004 - 06.2005
Preschool to High School Substitute Teacher
SFUSD
08.2004 - 06.2008
Case Manager/Program Coordinator
East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC)
06.1999 - 06.2001
Academic Mentor and Tutor
RISE
08.1997 - 01.1999
Master of Arts - M.A. in TESL/ Multiple Subject TeachingCredential
University of San Francisco
ECE Site Supervisor Certification - Child Development
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of California, Berkeley