Sierra Bird
Mason,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator with a passion for student-focused teaching and a proven ability to manage behavior effectively. Armed with strong teaching skills that bring a unique understanding of child development to create engaging learning environments. Committed to honoring the profession and enhancing student outcomes every day.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Mount Healthy City Schools
2023.04 - 2024.08
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment by promoting social-emotional learning and establishing clear expectations and routines.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Participated in professional development and training to improve professional skills.
Student Teaching Internship
Mount Healthy City Schools
2022.08 - 2023.04
- Collaborated with mentor to create lesson plans that incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
Director of New Member Experience
Pi Beta Phi
2021.12 - 2022.08
- Led a group of 30 members weekly, through educational modules, for 8 weeks .
- Organized event for 120+ women by managing finances, planned decorations and layout, communicated to the chapter, and delegated work amongst committee of 20 girls.
- Built relationships and provided consistent support during the new member transition.
Kindergarten Practicum
Loveland Early Childhood Center
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Curated lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals and executed to a class of 25 students
- Graded student work and led small group work and one-on-one intervention with students.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Education
Bachelor's - Education Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati, College of Education
Cincinnati, OH04.2023
High School Diploma -
William Mason High School
Mason, OH05.2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Strong communication
- Goal oriented
- Lesson Plan Development
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham trained - (2023)
- LETRS trained - (2023)
- Conscious Discipline trained - (2024)
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Mount Healthy City Schools
2023.04 - 2024.08
Student Teaching Internship
Mount Healthy City Schools
2022.08 - 2023.04
Director of New Member Experience
Pi Beta Phi
2021.12 - 2022.08
Kindergarten Practicum
Loveland Early Childhood Center
2021.08 - 2021.12
Bachelor's - Education Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati, College of Education
High School Diploma -
William Mason High School
- Orton-Gillingham trained - (2023)
- LETRS trained - (2023)
- Conscious Discipline trained - (2024)
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