Briana Nixon
Queens
Summary
Passionate and inspiring instructor, motivating students to learn new concepts through positive encouragement and reinforcement, by taking initiative when necessary and managing a classroom environment with minimal stress. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Maintain a compassionate and positive attitude, as well as a friendly, welcoming demeanor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Washington Rose Elementary School
Roosevelt
02.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
Summer School Teacher
Catapult Learning
Staten Island
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Created an inclusive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
- Monitored attendance records, grades, and academic reports for each student.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Created a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Student Teacher
CUNY York College
Jamaica
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops and seminars related to education and teaching methods.
- Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate to enhance engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education - General & Special Ed
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies- Childhood Education 1-6
CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY01-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial Certificate 05/07/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Washington Rose Elementary School
02.2024 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2025
Student Teacher
CUNY York College
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education - General & Special Ed
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies- Childhood Education 1-6
CUNY York College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island
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