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
109 Bay 14th Street
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
Brooklyn, NY
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
P.S./I.S. 163 The Bath Beach School
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.
Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary, Brooklyn, NY
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
Brooklyn, NY
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, NY05.2023
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, NY10.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2011
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