Robyn Hilliard
Lakeland
Summary
Passionate teacher with nearly 20 years experience developing and implementing inclusive and diverse curriculums spanning multiple disciplines. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive, collaborative classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, STEM, social and 21st-century learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Curriculum
Innovation & Exploration STEM ELC
06.2024 - Current
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty members, supporting their growth as educators and leaders.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored lesson plans that increased student engagement and understanding.
- Introduced interdisciplinary teaching approaches which encouraged holistic learning experiences for students across various subjects.
- Fostered strong partnerships with parents and community stakeholders to ensure collaborative efforts towards student success.
- Mentored teachers in instructional strategies, enhancing their ability to deliver engaging lessons effectively.
Lead Teacher
Innovation And Exploration STEM ELC
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Teacher
Christian Weekday Program
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on appropriate developmental stages
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
STEM Instructor/Coordinator
La Mesa Elementary School
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Piloted a STEM program for pre-K through 5th grade including helping to purchase curriculum materials and manage grant money.
- Collaborated with teachers to incorporate STEM education into their daily classroom activities and encouraged students to engage in STEM with hands-on focused learning, deductive reasoning skills, and problem solving.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
Apprenticed Optician
Lenscrafters
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Utilized customer service skills on a daily basis.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Constantly achieved sales goals set forth and supported fellow associates as well.
Nanny
Private Family
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Responsible for day-to-day responsibilities for 3 three children ages infant through age 5 including driving, school work, meals, and enrichment.
- Coordinated care with multiple family members to ensure a smooth transition daily for the children as well as planned educational activities to keep them engaged and learning.
Long Term Substitute
Groton Public Schools
02.2008 - 05.2009
- Prepared middle school science lesson plans, structured activities, taught lessons and prepared grades for students in the absence the classroom teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Lead Special Needs Teacher
Groton Public Schools, Kindergarten Summer School
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Handled delicate medical information and factored that into lessons and learning to ensure that all students received the same opportunities.
- summer only position
High School Science Teacher
Charlottesville City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Taught Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology and Honors Biology with a differentiated and collaborative classrooms.
- Used a lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Supported a collapsed classroom structure so students worked at multiple levels within the same classroom requiring the ability to multi-task, differentiate, and apply a variety of teaching techniques for many types of learners.
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Marine Science And Biology, Chemistry
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2005
Skills
- Works Collaboratively
- Instructional Coaching
- Grant Handling/Writing
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution and Classroom Management
Timeline
Director of Curriculum
Innovation & Exploration STEM ELC
06.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Innovation And Exploration STEM ELC
08.2022 - 07.2024
Teacher
Christian Weekday Program
09.2019 - 06.2022
STEM Instructor/Coordinator
La Mesa Elementary School
08.2018 - 04.2019
Apprenticed Optician
Lenscrafters
06.2009 - 11.2010
Nanny
Private Family
06.2009 - 11.2010
Lead Special Needs Teacher
Groton Public Schools, Kindergarten Summer School
07.2008 - 08.2008
Long Term Substitute
Groton Public Schools
02.2008 - 05.2009
High School Science Teacher
Charlottesville City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor's Degree - Marine Science And Biology, Chemistry
University of Miami
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