Terry Piper
Pleasant Hill
Summary
With a proven track record at Hayward Unified School District, I've enhanced school culture and student achievement through innovative faculty training and robust technology integration. My expertise in building relationships and fostering educational excellence has significantly contributed to creating dynamic, positive learning environments for the diverse cultural and socioeconomic school community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Hayward Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Part Time Faculty Lecturer
San Jose State University
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
Assessment Specialist
Hayward Unified School Distirct
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Stayed up to date on current assessment trends and laws.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Monitored testing sights and regulation adherence.
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
Physical Education Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Site Director
California Subject Matter Project
12.2014 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Physical Education Teacher
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Physical Education Teacher
Castro Valley Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Physical Education Intern
Pleasanton Unified School District
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2005
Skills
- Student achievement
- School culture
- Relationship building and networking
- Faculty training and development
- Technology integrations
- School safety and security
- Community relations
- Process improvements
- Student and parent relations
- Education excellence
- Team building
Certification
- Administrative Services Credential - California Department of Education.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Part Time Faculty Lecturer
San Jose State University
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Hayward Unified School District
10.2020 - Current
Assessment Specialist
Hayward Unified School Distirct
08.2018 - 10.2020
Site Director
California Subject Matter Project
12.2014 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
08.2011 - 08.2018
Physical Education Teacher
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
06.2007 - 06.2010
Physical Education Teacher
Castro Valley Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Physical Education Intern
Pleasanton Unified School District
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Administrative Services Credential - California Department of Education.
Master of Education - Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Jose State University
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