Grace Fornwalt
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with confidence in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to implement differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning needs, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edustaff
Bay City, MI
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate diverse learning needs and maintain classroom engagement.
- Assisted in classroom management to promote a positive learning environment for students.
- Adapted instructional materials to support varying student abilities and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure effective communication of student progress.
- Proctored State Testing (NWEA, M-Step).
- Collecting Data to be used in the classroom, child studies, and IEP Meetings.
- Collaborated one-on-one with a Literacy Coach to set small groups for instruction.
- Attended and participated in grade-level meetings.
- Collected information to set up classroom lists for the following school year. Working with data to determine High, Medium, and Low.
- Collaborated with an MTSS Coordinator for a behavioral case in my classroom.
- Communication with parents.
- Organizing grade-level field trips.
- Integrate instruction across all subjects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Edustaff
11.2025 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Coaching
Freeland High School
Girls Freshman Volleyball
August 2025-Present