Sierra Martin

Address- 308 N Massanutten St, Strasburg, VA, 22657 Cell phone (C)- (540)-335-2691
Professional Profile
Elementary School teacher who seeks to create a positive classroom environment where students feel safe to learn
and share. Pocesses a strong basis in elementary education and teaching strategies that strive to solidfy concepts
in an engaging and meaningful way for student achievement.
Education and Licensing
Bridgewater College, BA, Majoring in Liberal Students with an emphasis in Elementary Education
State of Virginia Teachers License, Elementary Education PreK-6th Grade

Field Experience Teaching

Peak View Elementary, Penn Laird, VA, Rockingham County
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_____ February 2016- April 2016
Curriculum Course Field Experience, Grade 1: 30 hours. Focusing on Science and Social Studies instruction
through the integration of various Language Arts concepts. Built up a plethora of strategies when
integrating technology.
Elkton Elementary, Elkton, VA, Rockingham County Schools __
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_____January 2016
Interterm Field Experience, Grade 5: 20 hours. Instruction based around Science and Language Arts concepts
and familiarization with switching classes and building strategies to transition smoothly between subjects.
Ottobine Elementary, Ottobine. VA, Rockingham County Schools
_ September 2015-December 2015
Classroom Management Course Field Experience, Grade 2: 30 hours. Focusing on observing and implementing
various classroom management styles and strategies in the classroom. Instruction based on Language Arts
concepts while being in small groups for remediation.
Mountain View Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham County Schools_
September 2015- December 2015
Early Literacy Course Field Experience, Grade 1: 20 hours. Focusing on remediation in regards to various
reading skills. Instruction based on a Book Buddies curriculum with hands-on activities to reinforce concepts.
Keister Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg City Schools
September 2013-December 2013
Diversity Course Field Experience, Grades 1-4: 10 hours. Focusing on building reading skills for students
ranging from first and fourth grade. Instruction based on observation and guidance of the Cooperating
Teacher/Reading Specialist.
Career Development

Teachers for Tomorrow course at Strasburg High School- experience in a split 1 st grade classroom.
Various supplementary courses at Bridgewater College- Introduction to Special Education, Teaching
Writing, Teaching Mathematics, Grammar and Mechanics, Early Childhood Development and Playschool
Lab, Family Life Education, Literature for Young Adults, and Literature for Children.

Student Teaching
W. W. Robinson Elementary, Woodstock, VA, Shenandoah County Schools
__ August 2016-December 2016
Student Teaching, Grade 1: 300+ hours. With a focus on full classroom takeover and instruction in all courses.
Gaining responsibility with classroom management, planning, and transititions. Building experiences with
classroom setup, Meet the Teacher preparation, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Co-Teaching strategies, and Team
Planning opportunities.

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