Briana N Coletta

46 Euclid Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915

401-258-1909
bcoletta619@gmail.com
brianacoletta.weebly.com
Certification:
Teaching Certification, K-8 in General Education

EDUCATION
University of Southern Maine
Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) Gorham, ME
08/15-8/16 GPA: 4.0
Master of Science in Education concentrated in Teaching and Learning
Memberships: Golden Key and Phi Kappa Phi
Awarded M. Ruth Perry Scholarship
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
09/08-05/12 GPA: 3.48
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree in Communication Studies
Minor: Theatre
Awards: Deans List, Graduated Cum Laude
Extra Curricular Activities: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Boston University Boston, MA
Summer 2011
Summer Study Internship program in the Communication Track
Concentration: Broadcast Journalism
John Cabot University Rome, Italy
Spring Semester 2010
Studied Aboard in Rome with a focus in Communication Studies

Teaching Experience:
Dora. L Small Elementary School
South Portland, ME
5th Grade Teacher
Sept 16-Present
Manages the classroom through procedures and establishes classroom
expectations to maintain a positive classroom culture
Teaches math and reading using the workshop model to create an engaging
environment for all students needs
Develops lessons using the common core standards and aligns the lessons to the
daily learning targets
Integrates and collaborates with the Local Water District by implementing a science
program known as TroutKids
Attends monthly professional development meetings and staff meetings to ensure
continuous growth by learning best practices for teaching
Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum and developing strategies to ensure all
students are successful
Communicates through email and a personal website on a weekly basis to parents
 to establish a strong home-school connection
LearningWorks Summer Program
Kaler Elementary School
South Portland, ME
2nd-5th Grade Teacher
Jun16-August16
Managed the classroom through procedures and establishes classroom
expectations to maintain a positive classroom culture
Designed a curriculum that balances educational enrichment and fun
Created lesson plans using the STEM curriculum to deepen student knowledge
Attended weekly professional development meetings with fellow colleagues to plan
daily learning goals
Reiche Elementary School
Portland, ME
4th/5th Grade Student Teacher
Sept 15-Apr 16
Developed unit plans for science, writing, reading, math, and social studies with
across curriculum integration
Created lesson plans for all subjects with on-going assessments, formative and
summative
Attended several IEP/RTI meetings and parent teacher conferences to develop stu-
dent knowledge
Managed the classroom to foster collaboration and developed a positive learning
environment for students
Collaborated with side x side-an artist grant program combining lessons with
varying art techniques
Created a two-week unit focused on magnets and electromagnetism utilizing
hands-on activities with student collaboration
Attended weekly professional development meetings to ensure continuous growth
in this practice
Portland School District
Portland, ME
Substitute Teacher
Nov 14-Present
Facilitates the lesson plan the teacher left and explain whats expected
Assists the students with any questions they may have regarding the content that
was presented

Volunteer
Volunteered at Father Bills Homeless Shelter
Volunteered at Saint Elizabeths Manor in the daycare
center
Skills & Services
Proficiency Based Learning
Alignment of Standards to Daily Learning Targets
Multi Tiered Systems of Educational Supports
Google Classroom
Jumprope Proficiency Based Grading
Infinite Campus
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
References
Diane Lang, Principal / Dora. L Small School
LangDi@spsd.org (207) 799-7676
Kathy Germani, Assistant Superintendent
| South Portland School Department
germanka@spsd.org (207)-871-0555
Pat Red, MS Coordinator 282 Special Education Certification
Program | Co-Director SMART for Schools | Maine PBIS
Coordinator pat.red@maine.edu (207) 650-9732
Bremner Stoner, 5th Grade Teacher | Dora L. Small School
StonerSB@spsd.org (207) 799-7676
Maureen Richards, 5th Grade Teacher | Dora L. Small School
RicharMa@spsd.org (207) 799-7676