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Emma Pike

Emma Pike

Roseville,CA

Summary

Passionate about holistic education and deeply committed to creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences. Expertise lies in leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material and robust engagement with the Science and Engineering Practices (as outlined by the NGSS). Highly skilled at motivating students by using their own curiosities as launch points for further discovery. Prioritizes inquiry, resiliance, and human connection as the foundation of teaching philosophy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Co-Teacher

Alder Graduate School of Education SJUSD Residency
08.2024 - Current

Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students; actively promotes a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication; supports diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities; delivers interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts; incorporates project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills; routinely implements inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement.

Certified Guest Teacher

San Juan Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

Implemented and adapted lesson plans to meet students’ diverse learning needs; collaborated with colleagues to create engaging cross-curricular units, enriching the learning experience for students; effectively motivated students to learn and participate; developed a positive rapport with parents, students and staff; maintained an organized classroom environment; updated displays on longer-term placements to reflect current learning and highlight student achievements; attend all non-teaching duties as assigned; uphold a position as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and dedication to education.

Waitress and Hostess

Yard House Restaurant
07.2018 - 05.2024

Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service; handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts; cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating efficient seating; collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes, wait times, and assess allergy contaminations.


Summer Camp Lifeguard

San Juan Unified School District
07.2023 - 08.2023

Demonstrated ability to enforce expectations while providing a high level of hospitality and behavioral management; developed ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and balance professional and personal commitments; strengthened ability to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.

Office Assistant

Affordable Counseling and Educational Services
03.2021 - 08.2021

Effectively communicated with clients on probation and parole; maintained consistent communication with Parole Officers, Social Workers, and Counselors; developed correspondence letters, memos and emails; produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs; maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.

Broista

Dutch Bros
12.2020 - 06.2021

Elevated customer loyalty by using abilities to resolve customer problems; recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences; facilitated customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information; controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service; pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a fun, positive environment.

Education

Secondary Science Teaching Credential -

Alder Graduate School of Education
05-2025

Master of Arts - Education

Alder Graduate School of Education
05-2025

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Social and Community Context

California State University of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
12.2022

Associates of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
05.2020

High School -

Woodcreek High School
Roseville, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Relational
  • Collaborative
  • Versatile
  • Responsive
  • Dedicated
  • Introspective
  • Ambitious
  • Joyous

Timeline

Science Co-Teacher

Alder Graduate School of Education SJUSD Residency
08.2024 - Current

Certified Guest Teacher

San Juan Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

Summer Camp Lifeguard

San Juan Unified School District
07.2023 - 08.2023

Office Assistant

Affordable Counseling and Educational Services
03.2021 - 08.2021

Broista

Dutch Bros
12.2020 - 06.2021

Waitress and Hostess

Yard House Restaurant
07.2018 - 05.2024

Secondary Science Teaching Credential -

Alder Graduate School of Education

Master of Arts - Education

Alder Graduate School of Education

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Social and Community Context

California State University of Sacramento

Associates of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Sierra College

High School -

Woodcreek High School
Emma Pike