History Teacher

Lauren Pierce

Contact Information

605-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Brandon, SD 57005

Education

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD December 2021

Bachelor of Science, History Education GPA: 3.9

Minor: Geography

Related Coursework: World Civilization I & II, US History I & II, Westward Expansion of the US, America: WWI-Great Depression, The World Since 1900, American Civil War/Reconstruction, History of South Dakota, Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, Rural Geography.

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified, American Heart Association March 2020

Suicide Prevention Coaching, The Jason Foundation February 2021

World & U.S. History: Content Knowledge (5941) Praxis, ETS Praxis April 2021

PLT: Grades 7-12 (5624), ETS Praxis December 2021

Relevant Teaching Experience

8th-10th Social Studies Teacher / Adrian Middle/High School, Adrian, MN January 2022 – May 2023

Created lesson plans and prepare class activities using varies teaching methods.

Implemented behavior guidelines and resolving conflicts.

Included various technology-based games for reviewing content.

Monitoring academic performance, as well as providing differentiated assignments for ELL students, and those who need modifications.

Substitute Teacher / Brookings School District, Brookings, SD January 2021 – December 2021

Supervised students in the lunchroom, during recess activities, and during quizzes/exams.

Assisted ELL students acquire fluency in English, both spoken and in the written form.

Maintained order in numerous classrooms, ranging from elementary to high school students.

Oversaw students’ projects in the Ag shop.

Student Teacher / Estelline Middle & High School / Estelline, SD January 2021 – November 2021

Planned and delivered lessons under teacher supervision to build student understanding of US and World History.

Worked with three different classes of students with different learning preferences, IEPs, and personalities.

Integrated technology into classroom activities for learning opportunities, including Google Classroom, Blooket, Nearpod, Gimkit, Kahoot, and Plan Book.

Worked with experienced teachers to improve student learning, lesson planning, and performance.

Other Related Experiences

Secretary Assistant / Wilmot High School, Wilmot, SD May 2021 – August 2021

Updated office files daily and kept records organized.

Scanned invoices into the computer to provide easier and faster access for the Business Manager.

Answered multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors.

Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

State History Fair Judge / Brookings, SD 2019 – 2020

Determined the ranking for history fair boards with fellow judges.

Thoroughly analyzed history fair boards for errors and inaccuracies.

Gave students feedback regarding their history fair boards.

Museum Intern / Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings, SD August 2019 – December 2019

Posted and updated National History Fair website.

Sent out emails regarding information to school districts and updated the website for History Fair.

Obtained copies of educators' history fair information.

Taught students and the general public about topics through tours and educational events.

Study Abroad to Germany July 2018

Utilized the opportunity to see the world from a different perspective and adapted to an unfamiliar culture.

Taught me how to quickly adapt to new environments and effectively cooperate with people of diverse backgrounds.

Studied Germany’s history, specifically information related to WWII and the Cold War.

Affiliations

South Dakota Education Association (SDEA) (January 2020 – Current)

History Club Member (Spring 2019 – Spring 2021)

Treasurer and Member of Phi Alpha Theta History Club (Fall 2020 – Spring 2021)

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