Sierra Dillard

892 Cortez Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cell: (949) 378-3302 E-mail: sierradillard4@gmail.com Weebly: sierraadillard.weebly.com

Professional Highly motivated graduate student planning to further education in order to become a secondary
Summary mathematics teacher. Eight years of working with children in a teaching environment. Well-
established reputation as a hardworking, patient instructor with sheer determination to exceed the
expectations of others.

Experience Student Teacher & Substitute Teacher San Diego County, CA August 2017 Present
Working in a Chula Vista Learning Community Charter Middle School in an eighth grade mathematics
classroom. Plan lessons that use a variety of literacy strategies that engage the students.

Substitute Teacher Sonoma County, CA September 2016 May 2017

Used effective classroom management while interacting with students of all age levels; followed
lesson plans and demonstrated professional collegiality when communicating with other teachers.

USA Water Polo Referee Orange County, CA & Sonoma County, CA August 2015 May 2017
Maintained emotional composure, player safety, and constant awareness of surroundings at all times
in addition to providing quick responses to actions and coach/spectator concerns.

In N Out Burger Associate Tustin, CA September 2013 Present

Currently working in a fast paced environment requiring efficiency and accuracy at all times where
each associate is held highly accountable for being punctual.

Premier Swim School Swim Instructor (Seasonal) Orange County, CA June 2015 August 2015
Held private lessons as well as group lessons for children between the ages of two and ten,
maintained safety of children in the pool as well as on the deck, and addressed parent concerns and
requests.

City of Irvine Assistant Swim Coach Orange County, CA June 2011 August 2014
Provided instruction of large groups of children between the ages of four and twelve and event
planning for swim meets each weekend.

Private Swim Instructor Orange County, CA May 2007 August 2014

Differentiated lesson plans based on the needs of the specific student, used appropriate time
management and pacing during the lesson, and communicated with parents for scheduling purposes
as well as the objectives for the sessions.

Education University of San Diego San Diego, CA Summer 2017 Expect August 2018
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Credential.
Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Fall 2013 Spring 2017
Completed Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Teaching. Final GPA
of 3.3.

Skills & American Red Cross certified CPR & First Aid; Certificate of Clearance; 30-day Substitute Teaching
Certifications Permit; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Moderately proficient in Spanish;
Excellent oral and written communication; Attention for detail