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Debbie Forward

Bear Lake,MI

Summary

Dedicated Elementary Teacher for over 30 years with an emphasis in teaching reading and writing. Excellent reputation for classroom management and organization. Highly skilled in language arts, grammar and editing. Seeking to obtain a rewarding part time job that will allow me to continue to help people, as I retire from teaching.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Maggie's
06.2023 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.


Elementary Teacher

Manistee Area Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2023
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Taught students in all areas of classroom education, with an emphasis in learning to read and write.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

Reading Recovery Teacher

Manistee Area Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2002
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in reading, writing and listening.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
1993

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
06.1999

Elementary Education

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Technology integration
  • Detail oriented
  • Typing skill (60 wpm)

Timeline

Sales Associate

Maggie's
06.2023 - Current

Reading Recovery Teacher

Manistee Area Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2002

Elementary Teacher

Manistee Area Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts

Grand Valley State University

Oakland University

Elementary Education

Ferris State University

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