Susan H Forrest
65 Wood Pond Road, West Hartford,CT
Summary
A Collaborative, Experienced, Passionate, and Reflective Middle School Language Arts and High School English Teacher.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Literature Teacher/ College Advisor
New England Jewish Academy
2023.08 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 10 Honors Literature and 12th World Literature.
- Instructed Juniors in AP Language and Composition.
- School to College Advisor
Junior and Senior English Teacher
Suffield High School
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Worked with students to develop proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking skills.
- Focused on rigor, student-led instruction and project-based inquiry.
Senior and Junior English Teacher
East Lyme High School
2020.03 - 2022.06
- Taught AP Language and Composition to Seniors, and Literary Analysis to Juniors
- Concentrated on writing culturally diverse lessons and establishing student relationships.
English Teacher
Credit Diploma Program
2018.08 - 2020.12
- Developed curriculum and taught a diverse group of learners. Classes included American Literature, Journalism and Public Speaking.
Senior and Freshman English Teacher (LTS)
Sheehan High School
2018.03 - 2018.06
- Taught and wrote all lessons for 12th Grade Mythology Class. Instructed 9th Grade American Literature.
MIDDLE SCHOOL/ LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Irving Robbins Middle School(LTS)
2016.03 - 2016.06
- Wrote and implemented lessons aligned with Farmington's emphasis on student-led activities, critical thinking, standards based grading and 21st century learning skills.
7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Sage Park Middle School
2014.01 - 2015.06
- Language Arts Teacher at CT Middle School of the Year. Worked to further strengthen student achievement in areas aligned with the Common Core.
- Followed Reader's and Writer's Workshop.
Literacy Specialist
Henry James Memorial School
2011.10 - 2013.05
- Facilitated the SRBI Literacy Intervention program.
- Identified and instructed a rotating caseload of approximately fifty 7th & 8th graders.
- Worked extensively with Tier 2/3 students individually and in small groups.
- Faculty co-advisor of student newspaper. Created and advised student video news magazine.
College Adjunct Instructor
Tunxis Community College
- Courses taught included: Intro to College Reading and Writing, Intro to Composition, and Academic Reading.
Adjunct Communications Instructor
University Of Hartford
- Taught Broadcast Journalism, Public Speaking, and Fundamentals of Journalism.
Television Reporter Jobs
WBZ-TV (Boston)
- Television News Reporter for Channel 4, Boston.
- In addition, White House/Capitol Hill correspondent
- Won various writing and reporting awards.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Boston University (Magna Cum Laude)
Boston, MAAlternate Route To Certification
CT Office Of Higher EducationSkills
- Student-Centered Teaching
- Differentiation
- Social Emotional Learning
- Avid Reader
- Student Engagement
- PowerSchool
- DEI Trained
- Google System
- Advisory Group Leader
- Journalism Advisor
- Former Television Newscaster
Timeline
Literature Teacher/ College Advisor
New England Jewish Academy
2023.08 - Current
Junior and Senior English Teacher
Suffield High School
2022.08 - 2023.06
Senior and Junior English Teacher
East Lyme High School
2020.03 - 2022.06
English Teacher
Credit Diploma Program
2018.08 - 2020.12
Senior and Freshman English Teacher (LTS)
Sheehan High School
2018.03 - 2018.06
MIDDLE SCHOOL/ LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Irving Robbins Middle School(LTS)
2016.03 - 2016.06
7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Sage Park Middle School
2014.01 - 2015.06
Literacy Specialist
Henry James Memorial School
2011.10 - 2013.05
College Adjunct Instructor
Tunxis Community College
Adjunct Communications Instructor
University Of Hartford
Television Reporter Jobs
WBZ-TV (Boston)
Bachelor of Science -
Boston University (Magna Cum Laude)
Alternate Route To Certification
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