Gina

Labriola
Gina.Labriola@outlook.com

Certifications
New York State Initial Certification: Childhood Education Grades 1-6
New York State Initial Certification: Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Grades K-12 (pending)
Education
Canisius College: Advanced Certificate in TESOL, June 2015-Present
Long Island University: M.S. Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities with a Concentration in
Autism
State University of New York College at Cortland: B.A. English

Teaching Experience
5th Grade Departmentalized ELA Teacher
2016-Present
NYC Department of Education: P.S. 305 Learners and Leaders
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Fifth grade team leader responsible for facilitating inquiry and grade meetings
Teaches writing and social studies to three different fifth grade classes: one ICT class, one self-
contained ENL class, and one general education class
Utilizes Teachers College Writing Workshop and New York City Social Studies Curriculum
Differentiates lessons for all student needs
Builds strong accountable talk procedures and group discussions
Integrates Google Classroom, iPad technology, and SMART Board technology into the classroom
Hosts a morning school program two days a week to prepare students for the New York State ELA and
Mathematics test
5th Grade Teacher
Summer 2016
Summer in the City, NYC Department of Education: I.S. 93
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Fifth grade teacher of 17 at risk students
Taught ELA using Scholastic LitCamp curriculum to foster a love of reading while building on
comprehension skills
Taught mathematics using Pearson Math Navigator curriculum to build on conceptual knowledge of
mathematics
Implemented STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in the classroom
1st Grade Teacher
2015-2016
NYC Department of Education: P.S. 305 Learners and Leaders
Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Created and ensured a safe, respectable, trusting, and positive learning environment for 28 students in
a self-contained ENL classroom
Taught a balanced literacy program that included shared reading, guided reading, independent reading,
close reading, small group strategy lessons, vocabulary instruction, and phonemic awareness with
ongoing assessments
Utilized Go Math! Curriculum, Engage NY Math & ELA Curriculum, Teachers College Reading and
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Writing Workshop, Schoolwide Writing Curriculum, ReadyGEN Reading curriculum, Wilsons
Fundations, The Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System
Differentiated for all student needs
Built strong accountable talk and discussion procedures
Conducted parent workshops and conferences
Integrated computer and SMART Board technology into daily lessons
Prepared students for the NYSESLAT exam during an afterschool program
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Spring Semester 2015
NYC Department of Education: P.S. 186 Castlewood
Queens, NY
Co-taught as the special education teacher in an ICT classroom utilizing the NEST Program for five
integrated students with autism
Differentiated instruction to implement the Common Core Learning Standards for various levels of
students by using a variety of instructional strategies to support student engagement in the classroom
Managed behavior with individual behavior supports
Utilized Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop and Envisions Math Curriculum
5th Grade Student Teacher
Winter Semester 2015
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Copiague, NY
Created daily science, social studies, mathematics, and ELA lesson plans and hands on activities for 28
students that included textual and evidenced based conversations, academic vocabulary and close
readings for a diverse learning environment that encompassed ENL students
Maintained classroom management with positive behavior supports and clear routines
Worked one on one and in small groups to assist special needs and socioeconomic disadvantaged
children in an after school homework help club
Implemented Engage New Yorks ELA and Math curriculum as well as benchmarked students using the
Scholastic Benchmarking Assessment Kit

Professional Development
2016-2017 Professional Learning Team Committee Member
2015-2016 Hiring Committee Member
2015-2016 Increasing Conceptual Learning in Mathematics Committee Member
From Teacher to Facilitator Professional Learning Seminar
iPad in the Classroom Professional Learning Seminar
Building Mathematic Conceptual Understanding in the K-2 Classroom Professional Learning Seminar
NYC New Teacher Support Institute for Teachers of English Language Learners Professional Learning
Seminar
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA Training)
SAVE School Violence Prevention
Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders
CAR Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting