Ali Pierce

Experience

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  Crate and Barrel

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2017

  Customer Services and Furniture Sales Associate

  Starting as a seasonal sales associated in 2007, I worked my way up to furniture sales and customer service. Over the course of my tenure at C&B, I served a night manager, bridal consultant, and work both in furniture sales and customer service.

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  Self-Employed

  Mar 2009 - now

  I provide private tutoring services and consult with parents and students regarding post-secondary education preparation. I offer tutoring in a variety of content areas including: English literature, writing, cultural anthropology, and education. I also work with students on test taking skills and test preparation. I provide consulting services to help students prepare for their post-secondary endeavors. This includes support in applying for financial aid, navigating university systems, and managing the demands of college life. Show less

  • Private Tutor and College Prep Consultant

    May 2010 - now

  • Freelance Writer and Content Creator

    Mar 2009 - now
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  Teach For America

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  Teach For America Corps Member

  I was accepted as a 2011 Teach for America corps member for the Connecticut region. I was hired to teach high school English at Achievement First Amistad High School. Unfortunately, I was given an emergency release from TFA following the death of my father.

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  Mountain View High School

  Jul 2013 - May 2015

  English & Social Justice Leadership Teacher

  At Mountain View I taught 9th grade English, 11th grade American Literature, and a co-curricular leadership class. Following the district co-teaching model, I worked with a SPED teacher to modify and adapt lessons for a large population of students with IEPs and 504 plans.. I also created and taught a leadership and college prep class. I worked as a Small Learning Community leader and served as the site Marana Education Association representative. The co-curricular leadership program, called Leader for Life, that I designed and implemented from the ground up, served as a pathway to post-secondary success for students enrolled. Throughout the course of the year, students reflected on themselves as leaders, engaged in service projects, studied topics in social justice, and prepare for college. The college preparation portion of the course delved deep into applications, the college essay, and included an in-depth exploration of financial aid and paying for college. Show less

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  Catalina Foothills School Dist

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  English Teacher

  As an English teacher in the Catalina Foothills school district I have taught a variety of students from middle school through high school. My preps included 7th grade English, AP Literature and Composition, and Creative Writing. I worked with my grade level teams, as well as independently, to create, design, modify, and differentiate coursework for a diverse population of students.

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  University of Arizona

  May 2017 - Jul 2018

  Sponsored Projects Administrator - SubAward Services

  Provides aubaward support to Principal Investigators and departments sharing funding for research.Provides analytical and customer service support in processing sub-contract and agreements the administration of those agreements, and compliance checks for recipients. Acts as liaison between PI, Sponsored Projects Office, and team assigned to the funding agency. Involves activities associated with managing of research efforts by performing some or all of the following: executing subawards in accordance with institutional and agency requirements, administering and monitoring of subcontact/subaward administration in compliance with regulations, terms andconditions. Show less

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  Marana High School

  Jul 2018 - now

  English Teacher

  Courses Taught: English 5-6 - Standards & Co-taught, English 1-2 - Standard & Co-taught, English 7-8, Writing 101 Dual Enrollment, Freshman Success Academy ● Taught standard, co-taught, and advanced English classes for 9th to 12th-grade students. ○ Developed and delivered engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning levels. ○ Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual students, including a significant caseload of students with IEP and 504 plans. ○ Implemented various teaching strategies to foster student comprehension and critical thinking. ○ Communicated effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment. ○ Served as the 11th grade professional learning community team lead for 3 academic years, guiding the curriculum implementation for a team of 5-6 teachers. ● Collaborated with district content specialists to refine curriculum for 9th and 11th grade English courses. ○ Contributed to the design and enhancement of curriculum materials.○ Incorporated feedback from district specialists to ensure alignment with educational standards. ● Redesigned and instructed a freshman success course to prepare students for high school. ○ Designed curriculum to address transitional challenges and promote student success. ○ Implemented strategies to support students' academic and social-emotional growth. ● Worked with grade-level teams to plan and implement responsive curriculum. ○ Collaborated with colleagues to analyze student data and identify instructional needs. ● Worked as instructional Coach with one other coach support 125 teachers. ○ Supported a caseload of 22 teachers with varying levels of experience. ○ Provided personalized coaching and mentoring to improve instructional practices. ○ Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback. ○ Facilitated professional development workshops on eff ective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. Show less