Candidates

Grant A. Piros

Master of Arts in Teaching

Grant A. Piros

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Language Arts, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Social Studies

Teaching Strengths

  • With my prior experience as a coach and mentor, my strengths as a teacher appear in classroom management and student engagement.
  • Working in various educational settings, I have gained a toolbox of classroom management techniques and classroom expectations that limit instances that distract or disrupt the focus of the class.
  • I focus my lessons on creating relevancy towards student’s interests as a form of differentiation, which in turn increases engagement.
  • As a younger teacher, I believe my energy and perspective provide students with an additional doorway to engage with the content I cover.
  • My other strengths include:
  • Unique perspective on differentiation (experience as a special needs instructional aide)
  • A philosophy that teaches useful core skills to students
  • Active Involvement in extra curricular activities that increases connection and relationship

Education

  • Willamette University, BA (history)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

My pedagogical nature as a teacher as seen through the eyes of my students, observers, and self reflection

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Silverton High School, Silverton, Ore., junior history and American literature

Practicum

  • Houck Middle School, Salem, Ore., gr. 7 geography

Other Experience

  • Coach and mentor

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisors

  • Darren Shryock, Silverton High School, Silverton, Ore.
  • Weylin Rupe, Silverton High School, Silverton, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Nick Clawson, Houck Middle School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisor