Stephanie Giatas
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with 7+ years of experience teaching various science courses to both middle and high school students. Committed to designing engaging, inquiry-based lessons that offer students hands-on experience with science and engineering practices, as well as fostering a positive classroom environment and developing respectful, supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Deer Park High School
09.2017 - Current
- Create lesson plans that follow the 5E model of instruction and are consistent with the New York State Science Learning Standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues to update the chemistry curriculum and subsequent materials to best align with the New York State Science Learning Standards.
- Facilitate student-centered learning through activities rooted in inquiry, cooperation, and hands-on laboratory experience.
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment by forming supportive and mutually respectful relationships with students and responding to their individualized needs.
Alternative High School Teacher
Deer Park High School
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for teaching two sections of Marine Biology every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
- Plan and facilitate lessons that encourage students to consider how their actions may impact the marine ecosystem.
- Develop activities that allow students to engage in hands-on and inquiry-based discovery.
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment by forming supportive and mutually respectful relationships with students and responding to their individualized needs.
Community Service Club Advisor
Deer Park High School
09.2020 - Current
- Hold twice-monthly meetings where club members develop and plan events based on local community needs, including providing meals and advocating for mental health resources.
- Collaborate with the Environmental Club annually to host a cleanup at a local beach.
- Facilitate a mentoring program in which club members work with elementary students weekly to provide academic, social, and emotional support.
- Track club member attendance and volunteer hours.
Red Cross Club Advisor
Deer Park High School
09.2023 - Current
- Hold twice-monthly club meetings in which members learn about and discuss the life-saving efforts the American Red Cross.
- Organize fundraising events to support of various American Red Cross endeavors, including disaster relief, the Measles & Rubella Partnership, and International Humanitarian Law.
- Track club member attendance and volunteer hours.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Chemistry, 712
Teachers College, Columbia Univsersity
New York, NY10-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry, Psychology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2016
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Google Docs, Slides, and Forms
- Pear Deck
- NYSSLS
- 5E Model of Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- Chemistry 7-12 - New York State Professional Certification
- Mental Health First Aid for Youth Certification – Mental Health Association in New York State
Experience Teaching:
- AP Chemistry
- Regents and Honors Chemistry
- Regents Earth Science
- Marine Biology
- General Science elective
Timeline
Alternative High School Teacher
Deer Park High School
09.2024 - Current
Red Cross Club Advisor
Deer Park High School
09.2023 - Current
Community Service Club Advisor
Deer Park High School
09.2020 - Current
Science Teacher
Deer Park High School
09.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching Chemistry, 712
Teachers College, Columbia Univsersity
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry, Psychology
Binghamton University
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