Debi L. Forsyth
Victoria
Summary
Passionate Montessori educator with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to self-reflection and professional development. Skilled in creating engaging, multi-sensory lesson plans that foster student achievement, develop community, and incorporate frequent opportunities for environmental education. Continually seeking to effectively support diverse learners in reaching their personal and academic goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher
World Learner School
01.2016 - Current
- Utilized effective communication strategies when speaking with colleagues, administrators, parents, and students alike.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share ideas on how to best meet the needs of all learners.
- Created engaging lesson plans to facilitate the development of students' literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies skills.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
Staff Development and Technology Lead
Westwood Preschool
Chanhassen
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Organized and implemented professional development opportunities for staff.
- Supported technology needs for staff and was the liaison for the technology team.
Preschool Teacher
Westwood Preschool
Chanhassen
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Developed a "Children Around the World" curriculum intended to develop awareness, exposure, and sensitivity to cultures around the world.
Substitute Teacher
Minnetonka School District
Minnetonka
09.1996 - 05.1997
Education
Montessori Certification -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI01.2019
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI01.2018
Kindergarten Licensure -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota07.1996
Skills
- Dedicated to the Montessori method
- Environmental education
- Multi-Sensory approach to learning
- Lifelong learning
- Strong work ethic
- Build in systems to support classroom management
- Community building
- Strong communication skills
References
- Melina Papadimitriou, AMS Director of Teacher Education
- Dr Gay Ward, Professor of Education, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Kristi Swier, former Head Start State Collaboration Director for South Dakota, (952) 240-6799
- Jan Hanson, Educate Tanzania Founder and CEO, (952) 250-9740
Certification
- Careiall Science of Reading
Timeline
Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher
World Learner School
01.2016 - Current
Staff Development and Technology Lead
Westwood Preschool
08.2014 - 01.2016
Preschool Teacher
Westwood Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher
Minnetonka School District
09.1996 - 05.1997
Montessori Certification -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Kindergarten Licensure -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University
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