PIERCE BAKER
Concord,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Rocketship Alma, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Expert in fostering engaging learning environments and enhancing student outcomes through creative lesson planning and effective parent engagement. Adept at utilizing educational technology to inspire and motivate students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Caliber Public Schools
Concord, California
08.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction to support students in mastering ELA concepts.
- Incorporate creative teaching methods such as role playing, simulations, and visual aids into daily instruction.
Elementary Humanities Teacher
Rocketship Alma
San Jose, CA
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Cultivated a collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop creative centers, promoting intriguing and challenging activities that enhance course material.
Journalism Teacher
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School
Reno, NV
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Attracted families in Sierra Nevada area through audiovisual content, engaging blogs and managing social media channels
- Taught elementary and middle school students the intricacies of broadcast journalism by creating and producing a weekly student newscast studio
- Worked with students individually to address test grades and missed coursework
Creative Specialist
In Plain Sight Marketing
Reno, NV
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Various public relations campaigns for Carson City & Douglas County areas resulting in new client development
- Increase local engagement for clients by crafting blogs, videos and social media posts
- Ensure earned media for client events through media relations
Public Relations Intern
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Reno, NV
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Highlighted a competitive medical education school environment through a strategic video series with student success stories
- Expanded the school brand through features stories in their quarterly newspaper
- Secured relationships with medical schools in the area to raise awareness of the school’s programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV06.2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Educational technology
- Creative lesson planning
- Parent engagement
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1.4 years of growth overall in NWEA MAP Test scores for the year.
Timeline
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Caliber Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Elementary Humanities Teacher
Rocketship Alma
07.2023 - 08.2025
Creative Specialist
In Plain Sight Marketing
06.2020 - 07.2021
Journalism Teacher
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School
01.2018 - 06.2022
Public Relations Intern
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Nevada, Reno
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