Jonah Pierce

High School History Teacher

Columbus, OH, United States

Professional Summary

Results-driven High School History Teacher with 6+ years designing inquiry-based U.S. and World History courses for grades 9–12. Skilled at differentiating instruction, building inclusive classroom culture, and using primary sources and project-based learning to raise engagement and end-of-course scores. Known for co-leading the social studies PLC, mentoring student teachers, and partnering with families through clear communication and advisory support.

Employment History

High School History Teacher

Northgate High School · Columbus, OH

Aug, 2021 · Present

Teach U.S. History and World History to ~150 students across five sections; average end-of-course proficiency rose 12 points over three years. Design unit plans aligned to Ohio Learning Standards with primary-source analysis, Socratic seminars, and research writing. Co-lead the Social Studies PLC; coach two early-career teachers on classroom management and formative assessment. Advise History Club and Model UN; coordinate annual Constitution Day assembly for 1,200 students.

Social Studies Teacher

Riverside Middle School · Columbus, OH

Aug, 2018 · Jun, 2021

Taught 7th–8th grade World Cultures and American History; reduced D/F rate in target classes from 18% to 7%. Built blended lessons in Google Classroom and CommonLit; integrated civics projects with local museum partners. Served as grade-level team lead for advisory and family engagement nights.

History Tutor (part-time)

Ohio State University Tutoring Center · Columbus, OH

Sep, 2016 · May, 2018

Tutored undergraduate survey courses in U.S. and European history; supported 20+ students per semester on essays and exam prep. Developed study guides and practice DBQ workshops used by peer tutors.

Education

M.Ed., Secondary Education (Social Studies)

Ohio State University · Columbus, OH

2016 · 2018

Secondary Education (Social Studies)

B.A., History

Ohio University · Athens, OH

2012 · 2016

History

Ohio Resident Educator License / AYA Integrated Social Studies

Ohio Department of Education · Ohio

2018 · Present

Current

Skills

Curriculum design

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Formative assessment

Google Classroom

Canvas

Primary-source analysis

Courses

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

CPI · Ohio

2023 · 2023

Certification

Google for Education Level 1

Google for Education · Online

Certification