Cessna Pierce
Hearne,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lyons Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Managed and taught a classroom of 20-30 first graders.
- Improved student passing rate on district-required High-Frequency Word Examination by 20%.
- Increased end-of-year reading level by 12%.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Pre-K Teacher
Hearne ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed and led lesson plans based on Creative Curriculum for 23 4-5 years old students
- Integrated reflective teaching strategies and peer evaluations to evaluate the effectiveness of science and math lessons
- Piloted small group instruction techniques to enhance each student’s comprehension based on his/her unique learning styles
- Maintained individual student portfolios which included: a skill checklist of assessments, labeled work samples, the student’s goals and achievements monitoring sheet
- Designed and distributed a weekly newsletter to update families on classroom activities and school events
Financial Exploitation Investigator
TX Dept Of Protective Services
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed a manual supplying information on community resources across 8 counties available to families.
- Conducted detailed interviews with all parties, and requested necessary records from local law enforcement and medical professionals.
- Analyzed financial documents in complex cases of fraud and exploitation perpetrated against vulnerable adults in Brazos Valley and surrounding counties.
- Worked in tandem with law enforcement, banks, and other financial institutions to secure documentation for evidentiary purposes.
- Compiled and prepared evidence-based reports based on case findings.
- Determine if a preponderance of evidence supports confirmation of elder financial abuse.
- Submitted findings to local law enforcement and perpetrator to the Employee Misconduct Registry for the State of Texas.
- Responsible for examining, analyzing, and quantifying public and third-party data.
- Confer findings to required legal entities and assist with legal proceedings if needed.
- Recognized for 80% validation rate of EMR cases upheld under review and case reading scores
- Provide local and state resources for designated victims and perpetrators to deter allegation recidivism.
- Conduct presentations in the community, businesses, hospitals, and local law enforcement about the role and obligation of the organization.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies, irregularities and fraudulent activity.
- Analyzed financial statements, bank records and government databases to identify fraud and other instances of financial crimes.
- Identified assets of suspects in order to freeze and seize assets.
Kindergarten Teacher
Head Start Program
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Create behavior management plans for students based on classroom observation and parent-child assessment
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Conduct home visits to monitor and observe the environment and support systems
- Make appropriate referrals for additional intervention for students and families when needed
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Elementary Interventionist
Texas State University
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Design effective intervention lessons specific for each child and grade level based on data analysis of student assessments and published SBRR
- Frequently monitor students receiving intervention services
- Review data and program progress with teachers, administrative staff, and parents to adjust instructional practice and student grouping
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas05.2009
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Support
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Student Rapport-Building
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
Timeline
Teacher
Lyons Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Hearne ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
Financial Exploitation Investigator
TX Dept Of Protective Services
07.2009 - 07.2013
Elementary Interventionist
Texas State University
07.2007 - 07.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Head Start Program
06.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Dallas Baptist University
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