Sierra Joosse is seeking an elementary teaching position. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a 3.95 GPA. She has experience student teaching at Wilson Elementary and doing pre-student teaching at Pigeon River Elementary and South Side Alliance Head Start. Her skills include classroom management, literacy development, differentiated instruction, and integrating technology. She has additional experience as a YMCA lead teacher and substitute aide at Jefferson Elementary. Her professional development includes seminars on inclusion, classroom management, and understanding by design curriculum planning.

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