Gerra Brannigan
Special Education Teacher at South Colonie Central School District- Claim this Profile
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Students With Disabilities (7-12)
-Mar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
English Language Arts- Professional Certification 7-12
New York State Education DepartmentSep, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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South Colonie Central School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Jul 2018 - Present
● Created lesson plans and delivered direct instruction in a 15.1.1 settling for ELA, Social Studies, Science and Math ● Supported students in the general education setting by modifying classroom materials, quizzes and tests as well as providing accommodations in accordance to their Individualized Education Plans ● Worked with colleagues to co taught and co-planned for English 10 and Living Environment ● Retaught concepts during small group instruction in resource room setting ● Engage students in hands on activities throughout the curriculum ● Developed Positive Behavior Support Plans for students with behavioral difficulties ● Track student growth through weekly and monthly progress monitoring ● Interpret data and align curriculum accordingly ● Develop and write Individual Education Plans for students which reflect their present levels of performance, individual strengths and needs, testing accommodations and appropriate programing in order to maximize on student achievement. ● Collaborate with administrators, related service providers and parents to ensure support for all students ● Integrate the use of technology to support student’s writing development Show less
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Castle View High School
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Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
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Special Education Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
● Create curriculum for basic English strategies course and reading comprehension resource ● Track student growth through monthly Curriculum-Based Assessments ● Interpret data and align curriculum accordingly ● Manage caseload of approximately 25 students ● Lead IEP meetings for all students on caseload ● Collaborate with administrators, related service providers and parents to ensure support for all students ● Create curriculum for basic English strategies course and reading comprehension resource ● Track student growth through monthly Curriculum-Based Assessments ● Interpret data and align curriculum accordingly ● Manage caseload of approximately 25 students ● Lead IEP meetings for all students on caseload ● Collaborate with administrators, related service providers and parents to ensure support for all students
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Aurora Hills Middle School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
● Teach the Phonics BOOST and Phonics BLITZ curriculum ● Track student growth through monthly Curriculum-Based Assessments ● Interpret data and align curriculum accordingly ● Incorporate engaging technology throughout the Advanced Word Study curriculum ● Co-teach with literacy teachers ● Manage caseload of approximately 25 students ● Lead IEP meetings for all students on caseload ● Provide behavioral interventions for students through token economy systems ● Administer the Woodcock Johnson IV Academic Assessment Show less
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Berkshire Junior-Senior High School
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Canaan, NY
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English Language Arts/Students With Disabilities Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
• Develop a curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards for grades 8-12 • Support and motivate emotionally disturbed students by providing a therapeutic environment • De-escalate emotionally disturbed youth when triggered • Modify and differentiate all lessons to meet student’s needs •Assist students in regulating their emotions to improve impulsivity and decision making skills •Track student’s IEP goals and progress through the year using organized methods •Develop Individualized Education Program for students using data and observations •Contribute to student’s CSE annual review meeting with their home school district •Tracked student growth and behavior through token economy daily incentive program •Collaborate with Core Treatment Team to develop effective interventions for each student •Collaborate with administration, colleagues, parents and community members to ensure all student’s needs are met •Develop new ideas to motivate and engage students •Seek out professional development in order to keep up to date on best practices and educational technology •Incorporate technology into Common Core aligned lessons Show less
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YouthBuild - CEO
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Troy, NY
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GED Teacher
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
-Develop a curriculum focused on social justice, GED requirements, Common Core and job training skills. -Teach all subjects to prepare students for the TASC/GED -Foster a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged to make positives changes -Teach students necessary educational components to help them make EFL gains in both reading and mathematics -Facilitate team building activities that pushed students outside of their comfort zone and help teach professionalism and positive behaviors -Teach to Common Core State Standards - Ensure that 100% of students make EFL gains -Track student growth through EFL gains using excel and reporting to supervisor for MIS. -Administer, grade and norm the TABE exam Show less
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Assistant Director
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Sep 2010 - Oct 2012
Implemented and followed all NYS School Age Child Care regulations Supervised children (ages 5-12) and staff members Facilitated activities that allow children to use their imagination in a safe and educational environment Communicated with parents regularly Managed tuition payments Provided individual homework assistance for struggling students Facilitated Drop Everything and Read program and developed writing workshop Fundraised for families in need and organized events for the community Show less
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English Language Arts Intern
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Developed commentary unit that encouraged student inquiry, writing and lead to local publication Graded and commented on student work in a timely manner Accommodated special education students and followed IEP’s Collaborated with administrators, team teachers and guidance counselors during team meetings. Incorporated a wide range of technology into the classroom Encouraged student centered learning and critical thinking by creating complex projects that yielded unique results for each student. Show less
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Troy High School
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Troy, NY
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English Language Arts Intern
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Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
-Co-taught with a special education teacher in an inclusive classroom (10th-12th grade) -Assessed students strengths and weaknesses and created a modified curriculum based on student IEP’s -Lead innovative English Regents review through Socratic circles and other activities -Developed interactive units for Twelve Angry Men and A Raisin in the Sun -Communicated with parents about students’ needs through meetings and phone calls -Created cultural competence through activities that emphasized the importance of diversity -Worked individually with students who required extra assistance Show less
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Shenendehowa High School
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
-Contributed in the development of the “Academic Resource Center” -Tutored students in multiple subjects -Adapted teaching methods to meet various students’ needs and learning styles -Maintained respect and structure in the Academic Resource Center -Provided feedback and support while students worked on college essays -Contributed in the development of the “Academic Resource Center” -Tutored students in multiple subjects -Adapted teaching methods to meet various students’ needs and learning styles -Maintained respect and structure in the Academic Resource Center -Provided feedback and support while students worked on college essays
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Education
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2011 - 2012
The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School
MAT, Certified - NYS English Language Arts -
2008 - 2011
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major-English Minors- Biology, Education
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