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CHERYL PIERCE

Bonney Lake,WA

Summary

Experienced and visionary educational leader seeking the Director of Career & Technical position within the White River School District. With experience as a CTE TOSA and five years working with students in grades 9-12, specializing in CTE, I am an innovative and goal-oriented educator committed to professional development, enhancing educational outcomes, promoting equity and access, and preparing students for high-demand careers through effective leadership and strategic planning. Skilled in creating and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CTE TOSA

White River High School
Buckley, WA
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators
  • Support all CTE teachers (frequent check-in)
  • Assist teachers with Frameworks, IRC (Precision exams) implementation and Dual Credit
  • Lead Singleton CTE PLC Team on Monday mornings
  • Work with teachers on equity driven effective instructional strategies to support best practices in using data
  • Assist with grant writing and growth of advisory
  • Assisted with incorporating guest speakers into CTE classrooms along with work based learning
  • Assisted with Unit Planning (smart goals, proficiency scales, essential standards, self-assessment, self-reflections, formatives, summative, lesson design, LT & SC)
  • Organized job shadowing opportunities for the Medical Interventions class with professionals such as physical therapists and chiropractors

Teacher

White River High School
Buckley, WA
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Courses taught: Human Body’s Systems, Family Health, Medical Interventions
  • Lesson planning/design
  • Assess student progress/growth
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators
  • Provide Feedback
  • Classroom management
  • Administer subject specific assessments
  • Lead HOSA student leadership association
  • Develop appropriate assessments related to grade level and industry standards

Paraeducator

Mountain Meadow Elementary
Buckley, WA
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Instruct and monitor students
  • Observe students performance and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Provide support for classroom teacher
  • Assess students on grade level standards
  • Ensure safety for each student at all times

Orthodontic Assistant

Moss Wall Orthodontics
Lacey, WA
03.2003 - 06.2016
  • Record and Update patient health history
  • Sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays
  • Assist dentist during dental procedures
  • Record treatment information in patient records
  • Assist dentist in management of dental emergencies
  • Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts, X rays, bondings/banding and debands

Education

CTE Director Certification - Education Administration

WA-ACTE CTE Director Program
08-2025

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Concentration in Career and Technical Education

Eastern New Mexico University
NM
05-2025

CTE Teacher Certification - Education

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
06-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
12.1999

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Ripon College
Ripon, WI
01-1997

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
01-1996

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Best mentor
  • Grant writing
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication

References

  • Amy Miller, WRHS, Buckley, WA, 253-677-4202
  • Dr. Matthew Wall, Moss/Wall Orthodontics, Olympia, WA, 360-325-2718
  • Cody Mothershead, WRHS, Buckley, WA, 253-948-7663

Professional Learning Conferences

  • PLC Summer Institute
  • ACTE Work Based Learning
  • WACTA
  • ACTE National Conference

Leadership Certifications Skills

  • CTE Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CTE TOSA

White River High School
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

White River High School
08.2018 - 06.2022

Paraeducator

Mountain Meadow Elementary
09.2016 - 06.2018

Orthodontic Assistant

Moss Wall Orthodontics
03.2003 - 06.2016

CTE Director Certification - Education Administration

WA-ACTE CTE Director Program

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - Concentration in Career and Technical Education

Eastern New Mexico University

CTE Teacher Certification - Education

Bates Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Bates Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Ripon College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Pierce College

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