Jennifer Pierce
Snoqualmie,Washington
Summary
Enthusiastic, caring and organized elementary school teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. I build positive relationships and design engaging lessons that are differentiated for students of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2018 - Current
- Fosters a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Creates and delivers engaging lessons that meet educational standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies that accommodate varying learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Adapts whole-class and small group lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Tracks student progress using formative and summative assessments, uses data to inform future instruction and support strategies.
- Establishes strong relationships with families through regular communication in order to foster a supportive learning community.
- Collaborates with grade-level and building colleagues to develop units of study for enriched learning opportunities and to support the varying needs of students.
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends in education and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom.
Reading Tutor
Joy Education Services
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluates learning needs and creates individualized learning plans using research-based strategies to help students advance in their decoding and/ or comprehension skills.
- Implements formative and summative assessments to track progress and adjusts learning plans to support continued growth.
English Language Learner Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Established a push-in model to facilitate small group and individual instruction that supported English Language Learner across subjects for success in their general education classrooms.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to co-teach in classrooms and/ or design supports for ELL students across all grade levels.
- Participated in on-going professional development to stay current on best-practices in ELL education.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues, sharing best practices in ELL education.
1st Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
- The description of my work as a 4th grade teacher applies to this role as well.
Education
Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA08.2010
Skills
- Relationship-Based Classroom Management Utilizing Consistent Routines and Expectation
- Curriculum Development Centered on Common Core State Standards
- Differentiated Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Learners
- Student Assessment and Data Analysis Guided Instruction
Certification
- WA State Residency Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education, 2013 (Renewed in 2024)
- Orton-Gillingham Trained, IMSE, 2023
- Project GLAD Trained, 2017
- First Aid and CPR Certified, American Red Cross, 2013 (Renewed in 2019)
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Joy Education Services
08.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2018 - Current
English Language Learner Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
1st Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education
Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Washington University