Gianna Gransasso 631.813.7810 / gianna.gransasso@gmail.

com
10 Walter Court, Commack, NY 11725
Objective
To obtain an Elementary Teacher position utilizing my experience teaching English as a New Language (ENL)
students and students with diverse abilities to exceed learning goals while strengthening social development.
Certification
New York State Initial Certi cates: Early Childhood Education (B-2) Students with Disabilities (B-2)
Childhood Education (1-6) Students with Disabilities (1-6)
Bilingual Education Extension ESOL *in progress
Education

SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, NY

Master of Science in TESOL *anticipated August 2024 Bachelor of Arts in Child Study
Concentration: Speech Communications
Teaching Experience
BILINGUAL EDUCATION TEACHER Kindergarten OCTOBER 2021 TO PRESENT
Pine Park Elementary School, Brentwood, NY \ Brentwood Union Free School District
• Implement a Transitional Bilingual program in English with Spanish support and home language arts instruction
• Support Entering and Transitioning English Language Learners (ELLs) with visuals and modeling
• Utilize the GO Math! curricular model with the use of manipulatives to foster tactile learning
• Couple HMH Into Reading and Teachers College Writers Workshop with Estrellita and Arriba la Lectura model
• Incorporate the Science of Reading into literacy instruction for effective phonics, uency, and comprehension
• Examine NYSESLAT and Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) data to inform instructional approaches
• Maintain data binders to track student development across the content areas and inform small group support
• Facilitate the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for student with speech disability
• Adhere to students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to provide learning modi cations
• Develop a culturally responsive and equitable learning environment inclusive of students’ diverse backgrounds
• Integrate Nearpod, Scholastic Online, and Go Noodle technology for interactive learning
• Contribute to monthly School Improvement Team meetings to collaborate on schoolwide problem-solving
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Self-Contained 12:1:1 Rising Third Grade SUMMER 2021
James E. Allen Elementary School, Dix Hills, NY | Western Suffolk BOCES
• Supported Students with Disabilities (SWDs) in the Extended School Year (ESY) to prevent student regression
• Modi ed lessons aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to meet students’ outlined IEP goals
• Performed weekly data tracking and progress monitoring through analyzing formative and summative measures
• Delivered whole class, small group, and 1:1 instruction depending on students’ needs
• Addressed students’ Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and development through encouraging a growth mindset
• Supplied effective behavior management through developmentally appropriate rewards and consequences
• Communicated with families to foster the transfer of skills from the school to home setting

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Self-Contained K-3 NOVEMBER 2020 TO JUNE 2021

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Huntington, NY
• Supported students with severe cognitive delays, speech-language impairments, and physical de cits
• Met targeted academic, behavioral, and social goals of students with IEPs and 504 Plans
• Wrote IEPs based on formal and informal data collection based on Committees on Special Education (CSEs)
• Implemented the Unique Learning System, using highly repetitive word recognition and errorless learning
• Focused on Activities of Daily Living (ADL), life skills, and visual and multisensory needs of students
• Collaborated with related service providers for comprehensive instruction and to pan for continued support
• Created/implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to improve social-emotional and self-regulation skills
• Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques, ran Discrete Trials, and performed task analysis
• Facilitated the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices such as Proloquo2go
• Partnered with parents to update families on student progress and share strategies for continued success at home
• Supported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for an equitable learning environment

Related Skills References

• Pro cient in Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Forms, & Drive) Available upon request.
• SCIP-R Certi ed for effective crisis prevention and intervention
• Experienced in Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
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