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Heidi Forrest

Newberg,OR

Summary

Dedicated educator with a focus on creating a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes student confidence and growth. Expertise in differentiated instruction and innovative lesson planning to enhance engagement and academic performance. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity in education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Newberg School District
Newberg, OR
08.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
  • Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
  • Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
  • Engaged students in hands-on activities related to social studies topics.
  • Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
  • Facilitated meaningful discussions about literature selections during reading time.
  • Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.

Kindergarten Teacher

Newberg School District
Newberg, OR
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
  • Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
  • Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
  • Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
  • Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
  • Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.

K-8 Substitute Teacher

ESS
Newberg, OR
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing rules of conduct and discipline procedures.
  • Utilized various instructional methods such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions. to teach core subjects like language arts, math, science, social studies.
  • Encouraged positive social interaction among students while managing their behavior in the classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries/Childrens Ministry

George Fox University
Newberg, OR
03-2005

Master of Arts - Masters in Education in Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Educational technology
  • Interactive learning techniques
  • Creative teaching strategies

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Newberg School District
08.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Newberg School District
08.2022 - 07.2024

K-8 Substitute Teacher

ESS
08.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries/Childrens Ministry

George Fox University

Master of Arts - Masters in Education in Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

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