Johanna Pierce
West Point
Summary
Energetic leader with experience in a variety of teaching fields and ministry settings. Looking forward to a fulfilling vocation in education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
West Point Public Schools
West Point, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create curriculum that enhanced student learning experiences.
- Instruction given in home-based setting in addition to classroom setting.
- Supported colleagues as a planning period substitute
- Provided after school remediation and SOL preparation.
History 7: US 1865 to Present
James H. Cary Intermediate School
Tappahannock, VA
02.2023 - Current
- Grades 5-8 Public Intermediate School in Essex County, VA. Title 1 school.
- Taught Social Studies and English courses.
- Increased SOL pass rate for Enlish SOL
- Odyssey of Mind Coach, After-School Tutor
- Excelled in classroom management, adhering to lesson plans, reporting to principals.
Chair, Humanities Department & Chaplain
St Margaret's School
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Teaching: high school history, ethics, religion,
- Performed pastoral and liturgical duties of chaplain
- JV Volleyball Coach (2020),
- residential and administrative duties
Religion Teacher & Clergy Associate
All Saints Episcopal Church & Day School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered spiritual growth and understanding.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and reflection on religious texts.
- Coordinated community service projects to enhance students' connections with faith and service.
- Mentored students in preaching and presenting in chapel.
- Church formation development and implementation for all ages.
- Worship leadership, preaching and outreach.
Education
Masters of Divinity - Religion, Ethics, World History, Management
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2008
Diploma - Anglican Studies
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
New Haven, CT05-2008
BA - Speech and Hearing Science
Thiel College
Greenville, PA12-2003
Skills
- Organization
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Preaching/Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Budget
- Grading/Data Tracking
- Curriculum Review
Affiliations
- Christ Church Parish- Youth and Family Ministry Consultant (present)
- Episcopal Diocese of Virginia: license, canonical residency (2019- present)
- Sparkhouse, Morehouse Publishing (2014 - 2019), Curriculum review
Certification
- VA Teacher License: Middle School Social Studies
- Clinical Pastoral Education, 1 Unit, Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh
- Intergenerational Studies Certificate, Vibrant Faith University
- Priest in Good Standing, Canonical Residence: Episcopal Diocese of Virginia (2019- present)
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
West Point Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
History 7: US 1865 to Present
James H. Cary Intermediate School
02.2023 - Current
Chair, Humanities Department & Chaplain
St Margaret's School
08.2019 - 07.2021
Religion Teacher & Clergy Associate
All Saints Episcopal Church & Day School
07.2016 - 07.2019
Diploma - Anglican Studies
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Masters of Divinity - Religion, Ethics, World History, Management
Yale University
BA - Speech and Hearing Science
Thiel College