EMILY A. PIEREN
Medford,OR
Summary
Passionate, dedicated teacher with 6+ years of K-2 teaching experience as well as a licensed substitute across all subject areas. Committed to planning hands-on, common core aligned, creative learning experiences for students with diverse needs. Able to adapt quickly to new environments and be a team player.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED TEACHER K-2
Medford School District
Medford, OR
03.2021 - Current
- Create interactive and engaging lesson plans that are common core aligned and comply with Covid19 regulations.
- Collaborate with first/second grade team to create thematic units, analyze student data, meet specific learning needs and support classroom management.
- Study Common Core standards to effectively ready students for the following year.
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress both academically and behaviorally.
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach students proper behavior.
- Work with individual students to help them overcome specific learning and behavioral challenges.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Southern Oregon ESD/ESS
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Perform essential classroom duties in elementary, junior high, secondary, and special education classrooms in 2 separate school districts, while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines
- Present educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized instruction
- Provide educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans, while exercising professional judgment to introduce new material when appropriate or necessary
- Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning
LICENSED TEACHER K-2
Nestucca Valley Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught in Kindergarten, First and Second grade classrooms.
- Created interactive and engaging lesson plans for entire school years.
- Collaborated with teachers to create thematic units, analyze student data, meet specific learning needs and support classroom management.
- Studied Common Core standards to effectively ready students for the following year.
- Communicated with parents about their child's progress both academically and behaviorally.
- Developed and enforced classroom rules to teach students proper behavior.
- Worked with individual students to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
NESTUCCA HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT TRACK COACH
NVSD
Cloverdale, OR
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated with head coach to devise personalized practice plans
- Supervise preparation and travel for away games.
- Worked specifically with sprinters and jumpers both as an athletic and academic mentor.
NESTUCCA MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
NVSD
Cloverdale, OR
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Wrote specific and evolving practice plans.
- Communicated effectively with athletic director as well as opposing teams coaches and parents.
- Collaborated with co-coaches.
- Provided a healthy environment for athletes to learn, grow and find success in sports.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Bend-La Pine School District
Bend, OR
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Perform essential classroom duties in elementary, junior high, secondary, and special education classrooms in 2 separate school districts, while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines
- Present educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized instruction
- Provide educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans, while exercising professional judgment to introduce new material when appropriate or necessary
- Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning
STUDENT TEACHING 3rd Grade
Lee Elementary
Salem, Oregon
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Implemented multiple curricula including mathematics, science and literacy, incorporating Oregon's Common Core State Standards into lesson planning
- Administered successful proactive classroom management plan, demonstrating effective behavior management with 28 diverse students
- Developed strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through e-mail, face-to-face contact and phone communication
- Participated actively in staff meetings to address community support, management in construction zone and other topical concerns
- Differentiated instruction to meet all needs, including those of five ELL students
US FOREST SERVICE FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
Hebo Ranger Station
Hebo, Oregon
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Worked as crew member and squad boss trainee to suppress large complex wild land fires; implemented fire suppression techniques, recorded weather, communicated effectively among crew members and supervisors to maintain safety among crew and surrounding crews
- Led groups in highly skilled fire suppression tasks, implemented orders given by supervisor to crew while acting as squad boss.
STUDENT TEACHER 4th Grade
Myers Elementary
Salem, Oregon
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Interacted with parents communicating about homework, behavior, and activities at the school
- Demonstrated ability to interact at developmentally appropriate levels with 4th grade students
- Planned and taught whole class and small group lessons for three weeks, facilitated guided reading, writing, and math groups
- Guided intervention groups based on pre-assessments and class work.
- Worked effectively one on one with ELL and students with special needs
- Team taught with mentor teacher for three weeks after full time teaching, planning, creating and implementing creative, interactive, common core aligned lessons.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Klamath Falls County/City School District
Klamath Falls, OR
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Perform essential classroom duties in elementary, junior high, secondary, and special education classrooms in 2 separate school districts, while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines
Education
Masters in Education: Information Technology -
Western Oregon University
01.2020
B.S in Early Childhood/Elementary Authorization -
Western Oregon University
01.2014
ESOL Endorsement
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR01-2014
Skills
- TECHNOLOGY: Thorough knowledge of power-point, canva and Smartboard
- FIRST AID: CPR and First Aid certified
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- ESOL Certified
- Student Rapport
Relevant Experience
- LICENSED TEACHER K-2 Medford School District, Howard Elem 5/1/21-Present
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12, Southern Oregon ESD/ESS, 09/08/18, 06/12/19
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12, Southern Oregon ESD/ESS, 02/15/21, Present
- LICENSED TEACHER K-2, Nestucca Valley Elementary, 08/26/15, 06/14/18
- NESTUCCA HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT TRACK COACH, 03/19/17, 05/18/18
- NESTUCCA MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH, 10/23/15, 11/24/17
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12, Bend-La Pine School District, 10/15/14, 06/14/14
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12, Klamath Falls County/City School District, 04/03/13, 06/10/13
- STUDENT TEACHER 4th Grade, Myers Elementary, Salem, Oregon, 01/01/14, 03/31/14
- STUDENT TEACHING 3rd Grade, Lee Elementary, Salem, Oregon, 03/01/13, 06/30/13
References
Available upon request
Timeline
LICENSED TEACHER K-2
Medford School District
03.2021 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Southern Oregon ESD/ESS
09.2018 - 06.2019
NESTUCCA HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT TRACK COACH
NVSD
03.2017 - 06.2018
LICENSED TEACHER K-2
Nestucca Valley Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2018
NESTUCCA MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
NVSD
03.2015 - 06.2018
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Bend-La Pine School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
STUDENT TEACHING 3rd Grade
Lee Elementary
03.2014 - 12.2014
STUDENT TEACHER 4th Grade
Myers Elementary
01.2014 - 03.2014
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER K-12
Klamath Falls County/City School District
04.2013 - 06.2013
US FOREST SERVICE FORESTRY TECHNICIAN
Hebo Ranger Station
06.2010 - 09.2014
Masters in Education: Information Technology -
Western Oregon University
B.S in Early Childhood/Elementary Authorization -
Western Oregon University
ESOL Endorsement
Western Oregon University
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