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Courtney Sierra

Winchester,CA

Summary

Driven educator with proven success in curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement, evidenced by enhanced learning outcomes in the Menifee Union School District as a Kindergarten Teacher. Excelled in creating personalized learning plans and building strong student relationships, leveraging skills in creating a positive classroom environment and social-emotional learning. Passionate teacher with experience in implementing diverse curriculums, covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts such as interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Created a successful online learning environment via Google Classroom during the 2020/2021 school years with both synchronous & asynchronous instruction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Menifee Union School District
09.2016 - Current
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs and abilities of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.


Substitute Teacher

Temecula Valley Unified School District
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2020

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Online Instruction (Synchronous & Asynchronous)
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Rapport
  • Student Engagement
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Google Classroom

Additional Information

  • An active member of the PBIS team at Southshore Elementary in the Menifee Union School District. Helped plan and implement positive behavior supports school-wide and in the classroom. Analyzed student behavior data and worked with teammates to develop a plan to support at-risk students.
  • Has piloted multiple curriculums, such as Wonders, Eureka Math and SPIRE (Sound Sensible)
  • Has attended professional development opportunities such as Google Camp, Capturing Kids Hearts and district-provided MTSS and curriculum trainings.

Timeline

Teacher

Menifee Union School District
09.2016 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Temecula Valley Unified School District
09.2015 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education

California State University - San Marcos

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - San Marcos
Courtney Sierra