CIERRA HOLLAND

5381 Park Avenue, Garden Grove CA (Willing to relocate) · 714-767-5788

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An energetic and passionate educator with proven skills for teaching the fundamentals of Physical
Education and lifelong fitness. I am committed to teaching all aspects of Physical Education for students to
develop a personalized understanding of the role that sports, fitness, nutrition, and health plays in their
daily life. Genuinely interested in developing effective and meaningful relationships with the students,
parents, and the community in order to educate the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2019 – TO PRESENT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Perform the instructional and classroom management processes for an absent teacher, which includes
adhering to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned, following classroom procedures to achieve daily
goals, and keep a detailed description of the day’s events.
• Developed and deepened relationships with students, family, and faculty to promote optimal
learning environment
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcement
strategies
• Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with
unique strengths and learning styles

AUGUST 2019 – TO PRESENT

INTRAMURAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COACH – BASKETBALL/TENNIS, ANAHEIM UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Develop athletes of all abilities to their full potential by teaching essential skills and techniques, rules of
the game, and providing corrective feedback. Effectively communicating drills, meaningful and
respectful feedback, and discipline to create a positive environment for each players’ equal learning
opportunities. Implemented individual and team exercise plans that bolstered team performance
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective players through
effective direction, communication, and mentoring.
• NFHS Certified in: Fundamentals of Coaching, California State Component (CIF), Sudden
Cardiac Arrest, Concussion in Sports, and Heat Illness Prevention
JULY 2017 – TO PRESENT
WAITRESS, NEWPORT BEACH, CA
• Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer feedback and promote
long term loyalty.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and
workforce effectiveness
EDUCATION
AUGUST 2018-DECEMBER 2019
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM- PHYSICAL EDUCATION, CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY OF LONG BEACH
Cumulative GPA: 4.0 Student Teaching completed at Lexington Junior High School of Anaheim Union
High School District. Taught under Master Teacher Lisa Shandy, who won Teacher of the Year 2019,
Mastered Curriculum Plans, Unit Plans, California State Standards, Common Core Standards, and Lesson
Planning

AUGUST 2013-DECEMBER 2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- KINESIOLOGY: EXERCISE SCIENCE, CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY OF LONG BEACH

SKILLS
• Differentiating Instruction for all lessons
• Challenging and exciting lesson planning
• Efficient communication
• Curriculum Development
• Promote sportsmanship
• Including cultural relevance / celebrating
differences
• Coaching sports
• Interpersonal relationships/ Collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Student Centered Learning
• Create a positive learning environment
• Responds thoughtfully and respectfully
• Growth Mindset

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/First Aid Certified
NFHS Certified in Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention, and Sudden
Cardiac Arrest
Academic Mentor-Better Learning for All Students Today (BLAST) of Long Beach: Was an academic
mentor to disadvantaged youth in Long Beach and fostered Growth Mindset principles to guide
students.
FITNESSGRAM Testing – completed state testing in accurate and timely manner for grade 7