Laurie Bierman
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Upbeat and highly capable Elementary Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. A team-player and collaborator with administration and fellow educators. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Clara Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, language arts, science, technology, and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Elementary School Teacher
Evergreen School District
09.1998 - 06.2024
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including the ELD, lower-socioeconomic and special-needs populations
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
09.1994 - 06.1998
- Sought opportunities to enhance professional growth and be part of the latest educational advances, volunteered to be one of the early pioneers in the district's Bilingual Teacher Training Program (BTTP)
- Taught in a Spanish bilingual first-grade classroom, using language acquisition strategies and skills to help students learn English
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
Independent Work Study Support Teacher
San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center
06.1994 - 07.1994
- Supported and assisted juvenile hall students in grades 6-10 with their independent work study assignments assigned to them as part of the juvenile hall court school
- Monitored students during break times to ensure interactions were of mutual respect and fostered productive interpersonal communication skills
- Collaborated and met regularly with a probation officer to discuss student progress and address concerns
Education
Language Acquisition And Academic Development -
San Jose Unified School District
01.1996
Early Childhood Education - undefined
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA01.1992
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA01.1989
Skills
- Elementary education
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Friendly personality
- Calm demeanor
Hobbies and Interests
As the mother of 16-year-old twin girls and a
dedicated, full-time teacher, my limited time to pursue
personal interests is focused on achieving work-life
balance. The most important aspect of doing so is in spending quality
time with my family.
I thoroughly enjoy watching movies, going to the
theater to see live performances and listening to a
variety of music genres.
I also have a passion for
escaping into a good book. Keeping up with
technology and how to utilize technologies into both
my professional and personal lives is an area of great
interest. Long, brisk walks help me keep in
touch with my environment and Mother Nature, which
has its own unique rewards.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Clara Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Evergreen School District
09.1998 - 06.2024
Elementary School Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
09.1994 - 06.1998
Independent Work Study Support Teacher
San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center
06.1994 - 07.1994
Early Childhood Education - undefined
California State University - Fresno
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Language Acquisition And Academic Development -
San Jose Unified School District
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