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Brittany Giarraffa

Brittany Giarraffa

Brooklyn,NY

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Writing/Social Studies Teacher (4th & 5th Grade)

P.S./I.S. 163
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connect social studies content to other subject areas.
  • Improve student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Develop a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.

Cheer Coach

FIAO Brooklyn @ P.S./I.S. 163
03.2023 - Current
  • Organize and carry out team building activities
  • Lead and organize team practices and performances
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games and school events

Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Resources, Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2019
  • Assisted with learning and worked one on one with students to facilitate communication.
  • Provided interpretation of material effectively in both English and American Sign Language to students and staff.
  • Worked as a language model to assist in building vocabulary and skills necessary according to students Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Zumba Instructor

24 Hour Fitness
02.2012 - 04.2020
  • Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.

Education

Master of Science - Childhood/Special Education

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies

SUNY Empire State College
12.2020

Certificate of Completion - Interpreter Training

Seymour Joseph Institute of American Sign Language
Staten Island, NY
10.2015

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Classroom Technology (Assistive technology)
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse learning needs
  • Leadership
  • Classroom and behavior management
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creativity

Timeline

Writing/Social Studies Teacher (4th & 5th Grade)

P.S./I.S. 163
09.2024 - Current

Cheer Coach

FIAO Brooklyn @ P.S./I.S. 163
03.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

NYC Department Of Education
09.2019 - 06.2024

Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Resources, Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2019

Zumba Instructor

24 Hour Fitness
02.2012 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York

Master of Science - Childhood/Special Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies

SUNY Empire State College

Certificate of Completion - Interpreter Training

Seymour Joseph Institute of American Sign Language

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