1. SIERRA E. JOOSSE2824 South, 15th Street • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 • (920) 334-0519 • joosss18@uwosh.edu
-E D U C A T I O N-
B.S. Education from University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh
Major: Elementary Education (4K-6)
Major GPA: 3.95/4.02
-L I C E N S U R E-
Anticipated Graduation: June 2016
Wisconsin Licensure Pending: EC
through MC: Elementary Education
(1777)
-K E Y S K I L L S A N D C O M P E T E N C I E S-
 Successfully administer classroom management plan with PBIS,
demonstrating effective behavior management with diverse students
 Support the Gradual Release of Responsibility model
 Strong knowledge of RTI principles and strategies
 Support early reading interventions in literacy development through tiered
reading groups
 Support Understanding by Design unit planning system
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Demonstrate competence reflecting and adapting daily lessons
• Integrate technology into classroom learning to engage students and cater to
various learning styles
• Instruct and guide CD, LD, and EBD students
-T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E-
Wilson Elementary School | Student Teacher Jan. 2016- June 2016
Pigeon River Elementary | Pre-Student Teacher Fall 2015
South Side Alliance Head Start | Pre-Student Teacher Spring 2015
• Mediate Guided Reading groups based on Fountas & Pinnell text level
gradient
• Support SmartBoard applications increasing student engagement with
spelling and vocabulary
• Join parent-teacher conferences to assess student learning and progress
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, and enhance family, school, and
community connections
• Observe the IEP process with parents and school professionals
• Strong teamwork skills through collaboration with classroom teachers
• Allocate daily time to accommodate and modify lessons

2. -R E L A T E D E X P E R I E N C E-
YMCA | YDC Lead Teacher Summer 2012-current
Jefferson Elementary | SASD A Aug. 2015-Dec. 2015
• Mentored children ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old, with the most
experience with students in the 4K program
• Constructed and maintained a variety of educational learning centers
promoting phonemic awareness, social dramatic play, fine motor skills, math
concepts, and creative play
• Encouraged students to participate in self-help skills
• Developed thematic units using developmentally appropriate resources
• Provided a safe and loving environment where students thrived and felt
welcomed
• Maintained personal and strong professional relationships with parents and
colleagues that encouraged collaboration
• Implemented a healthy snack and exercise initiative
- P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T-
 Love and Logic 1 hour seminar: Attendee, UW-O, December 2015
 Seeds of Inclusion 8 hour seminar: Attendee, UW-O, March 2015
 Harry Wong: “Classroom Management” and “The First Days of School”
 Coursework on Understanding by Design and RTI
 Participation in PBIS planning committee: Spring 2016