Gabriel Pierce

Self-directed and student-focused professional educator with 20+ years of proven success in the classroom. Highly effective in developing students’ intellectual, personal, and social growth, with particular focus on setting high expectations and fostering student achievement of academic goals through differentiated and project-based learning. Skilled in the art of curriculum development and implementation, ensuring flexibility and accommodation to ensure an equitable learning environment. Possesses excellent communication skills, working effectively with all stakeholders to ensure educational outcomes are realized.

• Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
• Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
• Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
• Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Named "Teacher of the Year" at The Primary School in 2001.

• Thailand Teaching Credential, Expires: 2023
• Louisiana Teaching Credential: English (6-12), Expired: 2007