Gorsha Pierre-Louis
Lead Teacher
Cary
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Method Child Development Center
11.2014 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
UNC Pembroke
Pembroke, NC 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Curricula development
Instructional design
Safety awareness
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Student mentoring
Activity planning
Collaborative teaching
Team building
Child development
Educational technology
Group and individual instruction
Conflict resolution
Differentiated instruction
Family engagement
Assessment strategies
Reflective teaching
Diverse learning styles
Age-appropriate discipline
Literacy strategies
Childcare needs
Curriculum implementation
Cultural sensitivity
ESL- english as second language
Certification
NC DPI SP 2 Teaching License
Timeline
NC DPI SP 2 Teaching License
07-2025
Lead Teacher
Method Child Development Center
11.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Reading Education
UNC Pembroke
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
East Carolina University
05.2001 -