Gabrielle Aversa
Astoria,NY
Summary
Recent college graduate with full-time experience in the educational field, both online and in-person. Currently pursuing a master's degree in secondary-level English education at Hunter College. Eager to continue working in education, and fiercely committed to creating an inclusive and fulfilling learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Manhattan Star Academy, YAI Young Adult Institute
01.2023 - Current
- Working on a 1:1 basis with a young woman with autism to help her reach academic, social, and self-care goals.
- Enhancing student support by delivering 1:1 and small group assistance in various subjects with all students in the classroom.
- Fostering a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Student Participant Observer
John F. Kennedy High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported an English class through John F. Kennedy's YABC night school.
- Worked with diverse learners, including those with learning disabilities and ESL students, on developing reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Supported students 1:1 and in large groups.
- Carried out classroom responsibilities under the guidance of an experienced English teacher.
Student Participant Observer
Fordham Leadership Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted high school students with college readiness skills and strategies through the AVID program.
- Observed a variety of classes to learn teaching strategies and further develop my own skills.
- Assisted with lunchtime monitoring and general classroom management.
Assistant Teacher
Children's Academy NYC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with and designed lesson plans for students with learning disabilities.
- Supported teachers in academic classes, provided general guidance for students during homeroom, and assisted teachers with classroom management.
- Took on a leading role in English and project-based learning classes.
- Created visuals and digital presentations to support lesson plans.
Online Educator and Paid Intern
Center For The Urban River At Beczak
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Created and recorded educational science videos as an intern through Sarah Lawrence College’s CLIP program with the Center for the Urban River at Beczak.
- Researched to write and edit scripts for each video in CURB's From Eels to Estuaries: Virtual Learning with CURB web series.
- Updated CURB’s social media pages with content relevant to the web series.
Head Camp Counselor and Assistant Teacher
Hudson Lab School
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Held a head counselor position for 2nd and 3rd-grade students at Hudson Lab School's project-based learning summer program, Camp Hudson.
- Engaged campers in both projects and play by leading activities, initiating group discussions and facilitating collaborative work.
- Continued relationship with Hudson Lab as an assistant teacher with their project-based learning after school program.
- Facilitated student led woodworking projects and other large scale crafts.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Level English Education
Hunter College
New York12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05.2021
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson planning
- Organization
- Written communication
- Developing positive rapport with teachers, students, and parents
Certifications and Exams
- Assistant Teaching Exam, Tier 1: Passed on June 3, 2023
- English Language Arts CST: To be Completed on March 16th, 2023 (Score Report Anticipated in April, 2023)
- Educating All Students EAS: To be completed on March 30th, 2023 (Score Report Anticipated in May, 2023)
References
- Dolores Brown, 1:1 Paraprofessional Manager at Manhattan Star Academy
Email: Dolores.Brown@yai.org
- Georgia Kerr, Upper School Teacher at Manhattan Star Academy
Email: Georgia.Kerr@yai.org
- Morgan Tarleton, English Teacher at John F. Kennedy High School's YABC Program
Email: mtarletonn@bxslf.org
Timeline
Student Participant Observer
John F. Kennedy High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Manhattan Star Academy, YAI Young Adult Institute
01.2023 - Current
Student Participant Observer
Fordham Leadership Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Teacher
Children's Academy NYC
09.2021 - 06.2022
Online Educator and Paid Intern
Center For The Urban River At Beczak
05.2020 - 08.2020
Head Camp Counselor and Assistant Teacher
Hudson Lab School
06.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Secondary Level English Education
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sarah Lawrence College
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