Erin Trifaro
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Experienced elementary educator delivering standards-based, differentiated instruction through student data, classroom assessment, and instructional technology. Strong classroom management, clear communication, and team collaboration support consistent student growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, North Carolina
2004.08 - 2026.07
- Planned standards-based lessons for Wake County Public Schools elementary classrooms.
- Delivered differentiated instruction using district curriculum student data.
- Collected and analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions
- Collaborated with grade-level teams on lesson planning and instructional alignment.
- Communicated with families about progress, concerns, and classroom needs.
- Managed classroom routines, behavior expectations, and student transitions.
- Addressed challenging classroom behaviors through positive techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Fostered an environment of respect that strengthened interactions between teachers and students.
- Maintained accurate records and compliance documentation to support school reporting requirements.
- Monitored student data to adjust small-group instruction and support services.
- Implemented accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve students' educational success.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Queens College
Flushing, NYMaster of Arts - Elementary Education
Dowling College
New YorkSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum mapping
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom assessment
- IEP accommodations
- Classroom management
- Instructional technology
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Public Schools of North Carolina Educators License in Elementary Education (K-6)
- Public Schools of North Carolina Educators License in Cross Categorical K-12
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
2004.08 - 2026.07
Master of Science - Special Education
Queens College
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Dowling College