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
NM05-2025
CTE Teacher Certification - Education
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA06-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA12.1999
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Ripon College
Ripon, WI01-1997
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA01-1996
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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