Carmela Piraino
Summary
Trilingual professional with a strong foundation in education and creative arts, recognized for engaging students through immersive learning experiences. Skilled in effective communication and cultural awareness, fostering inclusive environments that enhance artistic expression and personal growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Stylist Assistant
Steve Madden Warehouse
Long Island City, New York
04.2021 - Current
- coordinate with photographers, art directors and stylists on desired looks for individual shots
- greet coworkers and models professionally upon arrival
- assist models with accessories i.e., shoes, bags, clothing, makeup
- assist stylist with props for photo shoots, enhancing visual appeal and brand alignment
- organize wardrobe racks, organize and steam garments for daily shoots
Drama Teacher
Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy
Brooklyn, New York
09.2021 - 06.2025
- instructed students in acting and singing techniques, and directed annual school plays to enhance performance skills and creativity
- guided students in character development, cultivating lifelong appreciation for the arts through immersive and engaging experiences
- fostered a supportive environment by organizing and managing rehearsals, backstage elements, sets, lights, sound, casting, and costumes to ensure successful productions
- coordinated specialized high school auditions for vocal and theater programs
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy
Brooklyn, New York
05.2015 - 06.2021
- facilitated cultural understanding through Spanish language skills in educational settings
- provided academic and behavioral support for individual student, enhancing learning outcomes
- engaged special education students to foster social and emotional development
- gauged student interaction in fast-paced a fast-paced environment to resolve conflicts and improve engagement
- managed classroom activities and student behavior
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro University
Brooklyn, NY06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Touro University
Brooklyn, NY06-2022
High School Diploma -
Fiorello LaGuardia High School
Manhattan06-1999
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Stage production
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Cultural awareness
- Wardrobe styling
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
- Interpersonal skills
- Spanish fluency
- Italian fluency
- Friendly and outgoing
- Classroom management
- Community outreach
- Acting techniques
- Props management
- Product styling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
Reference
Sidney Solomon
School Guidance Counselor
646-763-3905
Sharon Ryan
Photo Stylist
917-685-7657
Timeline
Drama Teacher
Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy
09.2021 - 06.2025
Photo Stylist Assistant
Steve Madden Warehouse
04.2021 - Current
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy
05.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Touro University
High School Diploma -
Fiorello LaGuardia High School