Brittney DeFazio

1460 Southwestern Blvd, #8

West Seneca, NY 14224
716-997-8381
Brittneyd919@yahoo.com

Objective To obtain a position as an educator, in an

environment where my skills and academic
successes will be used to the best of their ability.

Education

Medaille College, Buffalo NY

08/2015-present
Currently working on a Masters of Science in
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Deans List
Member of Education Graduate Society
Anticipated Graduation Date: 12/2017

State University of New York College at Buffalo,

Buffalo NY
01/2010-08/2012

Obtained Bachelors Degree of Science in

Sociology; with a Concentration in Community,
School, Work and Organizations: Graduated
August 2012
Participated in Data collection project with
American Civil Liberties Union

Erie Community College, Orchard Park NY

09/2007-12/2009

Associates Degree of Science in Liberal Arts

 Member of Deans List

Orchard Park High School, Orchard Park NY

09/2003-06/2007
Regents Diploma

Experience Buffalo Public Schools, Buffalo NY

01/2017-present
Substitute Teacher
Work with a variety of school age children in

various schools in Buffalo

Use and operate different pieces of technology

such as SMARTboard, Ipads, apps, projection

screens and computer monitors.

Facilitate lesson plans from teachers to students

Maintain classroom management skills

Able to think quickly and effectively

Take the role of a teacher and manage a variety

of classrooms

Able to maintain a very flexible schedule, and

able to adapt quickly to the environment

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
Baker Victory Services, Lackawanna, NY
10/2014-08/2015
Mental Health Specialist

Work with a diverse group of adolescents in

various residential settings.

Youth involved in programs have behavioral,

emotional, or developmental disabilities.

Manage daily activity log sheets for each client

Monitor group of clients in education and

recreational activities

Combat and resolve client issues

Maintain positive relationships with staff, clients

and their families

Take on roles of therapist, teacher and role

model

TCI trained (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)

CPR Trained

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
Child Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY
21st Century Community Learning Center: After School
Program
Buffalo Public School #74: Hamlin Park
10/2011-04/2012
Teacher Assistant

Assisted in creating a safe environment for

students in grades 1-8 in After-school hours

Assisted lead teachers with academic and

enrichment programs

Use of Microsoft computer programs- Word,

PowerPoint and Excel.

Developed high quality classroom management,

behavior and discipline skills

Worked with variety of students including those

with mental, intellectual and emotional
disabilities

Able to develop and maintain relationships with

teachers, students, staff and families

Participated in staff meetings and attended

workshops on behavior management and
building positive relationships with students

Light clerical work such as copying& faxing,

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
Internships: Thomas Edison Elementary, Tonawanda NY
March 2017-May 2017
Student Teacher
Assisted Associate teacher with lessons,

classroom management, Common Core lesson

standards and additional educational guidelines

Facilitated my own lessons to students

Assessed students

Followed Eureka Math, Common Core, and

State ELA standards

Used variety of technology programs to enhance

learning such as SMARTboard, Ipads, Scholarly

Apps and Projection screens

Used American Reading Program to assess and

track literacy growth

Worked with Special Education and Academic

Intervention Specialists to enhance student

learning

Learned how to step in as role of the teacher &

successfully completed student teaching

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
Junior Achievement of Western New York
02/2012-04/2012
Volunteer Teacher

Individually instructed Kindergarten classes

financial literacy

Gained public speaking skills

Direct community involvement with variety of

Buffalo neighborhoods and schools

Gained more knowledge in time management,

organizing, planning

Earned Leadership skills

Child and Adolescent Treatment Services

10/2011-04/2012
Intern
Assisted Program Director in daily tasks

Helped lead teachers with classroom activities,

academics and enrichment programs

Clerical duties such as faxing, filing, copying and

typing.

Experience with children and at-risk youth

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
Alzheimers Association of Western New York
06/2010-08/2011
Volunteer/Participant
Individually rose over $250 to contribute to the
Associations group goals.

Participated in the Blondes vs. Brunettes

Powder-Puff Football Game.
Member of the Winning team 2010: Brunettes

Donated many gift baskets and money from

employers and family

Volunteered to serve food and drinks at Buffalo

Winter Fest 2011

Attendant and Volunteer of many group

functions, parties and gatherings to donate my
time and money to the Association.

Mary Alices Dance Studio

09/2006-06/2007
Dance Teacher Assistant

Assisted Lead Teacher in dance classes for girls

ages 3-7

Facilitated warm ups, routines and games

Learned classroom management skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
References Available Upon Request

Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381
 Brittney DeFazio
115 Lancaster Ave Buffalo, NY 14094
716-997-8381