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Laura Pierson

Springhill,TN

Summary

Passionate teacher with 20 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. I've taught science from 1st to 6th grade every year as a part of my grade level curriculum. I'm highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and instructing from a Biblical worldview which is the cornerstone of my instructional practices. I recognize and foster the gifts God has given to each of my students and find it essential to partner and communicate effectively and regularly with parents. I enjoy helping students develop intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. My classroom management skills are very strong with an emphasis on student responsibility, resourcefulness, and respect in a Christ-centered environment. I hold a CA Teaching Credential and a TN Professional 6-Year License.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher (Grades 3/4 & 5/6 Combo)

Spring Hill Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Taught all classroom subjects (math, language arts, bible, literature, art, music appreciation, science and history)
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning. Provided quarterly report cards.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Met with parents to provide additional input and support for struggling students; Provided resources for assessments.
  • Developed assessments for science, and social study curriculum and project based learning.
  • Taught Biology, Earth Science, and Physics for grammar age students
  • Taught from the Biblioplan Curriculum on Ancient World History and Old Testament BIble and Pre to Post Modern History- Revolutionary War to Present Day and New Testament.
  • Led grade level monthly chapel


Teacher (1st and 3rd Grades)

Santa Fe Christian Schools
08.2012 - 05.2023
  • Meet with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues as needed
  • Formal Parent Teacher Conferences twice a year
  • Strong partnership with parents
  • Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Increase educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented professional development workshops
  • Foster student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Focus on whole student development academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth
  • Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
  • Differentiate Instruction as often as needed
  • Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
  • Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
  • Classroom Management through positive reinforcement and consistent expectations
  • Prepare and grade quizzes, tests and examinations to evaluate learning outcomes
  • Implement reading and writing workshops and literacy centers to increase student literacy and support school reading and writing programs
  • Implement age-appropriated technology/educational programs (i.e. RAZkids, IXL, Quizlet)
  • Proficient in Google Classroom and Blackbaud
  • Lead all-school Chapel 1-2 times a year and monthly small Bible Groups
  • Tutor K-8th graders in all subjects

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

Master of Arts - Cross Cultural Education And Teacher Credential

National University
La Jolla, CA

Skills

  • Modeling Christ-like Leadership
  • Teach from a Biblical Worldview
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Provide Formal and Informal Assessments
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Partnering with Parents
  • Student Evaluations
  • Promote Critical Thinking
  • Tutoring
  • Strong Classroom Management
  • Collaborate with Grade-Level Team and Peers

Additional Information

Additional Training and Professional Development:

ACSI Christian Philosophy of Education Coursework and credits

Orton-Gillingham a direct, sequential, systematic, multi-sensory instruction to teach reading. (1st Grade Training)

Learning Headquarters Writing Program (1st and 3rd Grade Training)

Singapore Math and Cognitive Guided Instruction Training for Math (1st and 3rd Grade Training)

Proficient with Google Classroom, Word, Excel and Proctor MAP Standardized Testing in class

Use IXL, RAZkids, Kahoots, Quizlets for Instructional activities

Robotics Coach (2 years for 3-5th grade)

Tutor (After school and summer) (K-8th)

Sandburg Elementary (2nd and 3rd grades) 1 year student teaching

Substitute Teaching (K-6th) 1 year

Taught Pre-K (3 years) while working on teaching credential and Masters

K-Instructional Aid (2 years) prior to Pre-K position





Timeline

Teacher (Grades 3/4 & 5/6 Combo)

Spring Hill Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025

Teacher (1st and 3rd Grades)

Santa Fe Christian Schools
08.2012 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Pepperdine University

Master of Arts - Cross Cultural Education And Teacher Credential

National University

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