Sarah Forst
Wausau
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Float
Sprout Early Child Learning Center
La Crosse, WI
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated diverse learning opportunities for children.
- Collaborated with educators to create a nurturing environment for children's learning and development.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, enhancing student participation and behavior.
Resident Assistant/Assistant Hall Director
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Provide students with a welcoming environment and be a resource to students to help them around campus, provide resources, and manage the front desk
- Facilitated resident engagement through organized events and activities, fostering community connections.
- Mediated conflicts between residents to promote a harmonious living environment.
- Developed educational workshops on life skills, enhancing residents' personal development.
Babysitter
Local Families
01.2017 - Current
- Caring for children while their parents are out of the house. This could include feeding, playing with, washing, and general care.
Teacher Assistant
Bethlehem Day Care
La Crosse, WI
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Watch over children and help in the classroom where needed
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing educational activities for diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment and addressing student needs.
Desk Assistant
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provide customer service to the residents of the dorm
- Assisted students with inquiries and provided information on campus resources.
- Led initiatives to streamline front desk operations, increasing efficiency in service delivery.
G2M Tutor
Wausau School District
Wausau, WI
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Supervise and interact with children as they participate in activities after school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Middle, and Special Education
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse12-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
Accomplishments
- Observed and Implemented classroom management skills such as the calm down chair, morning meetings, stating expectations
- Taught lessons that were appropriately challenging for the students
- Observed and Implemented classroom management skills such as the calm down chair, stating expectations, and buddy teacher system
- Led math lessons that were appropriate and challenging, using stations and math games
Hamilton Elementary School, La Crosse, WI - Fall 2025
Meadowview Middle School, Sparta, WI - Spring 2026
Timeline
Teacher Float
Sprout Early Child Learning Center
12.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant/Assistant Hall Director
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Bethlehem Day Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
Desk Assistant
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
09.2022 - 01.2024
G2M Tutor
Wausau School District
10.2018 - 05.2019
Babysitter
Local Families
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary, Middle, and Special Education
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse