Teresa Forrest
La Center,WA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a focus on problem-solving, collaboration, and classroom management. Committed to designing engaging lesson plans and implementing innovative teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Cedar Tree Classical Christian School
Ridgefield, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with classical education principles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Integrated real-time data collection technology in science.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
Educator
St. Joseph Catholic School
Vancouver, WA
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum and instructional approaches.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Led professional development workshops, sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers.
- Integrated real-time data collection technology to enhance science exploration.
Educator
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory School
Milwaukie, OR
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Facilitated positive learning environment, establishing clear expectations and supportive classroom culture.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Collaborated with regular classroom teacher to provide continuation of learning in her absence.
Educator
Valley Catholic High School
Beaverton, OR
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Collaborated with regular classroom teacher to ensure continued, targeted, learning in her absence.
Educator
Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver, WA
08.2005 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving standards and benchmarks of education system.
- Guided students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Created engaging and informative lesson plans to cover required curriculum standards.
- Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and mastery of material.
- Promoted collaborative classroom environment, facilitating group projects that required critical thinking and teamwork.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and share best teaching practices, improving overall department effectiveness.
- Fostered culture of curiosity and exploration, encouraging students to pursue independent research projects.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Portland State University
Portland, ORBachelor of Science - Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry
California State University
Fresno, CASkills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Instructional planning
- Course implementation
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Instructional design
Accomplishments
- Achieved integration of technology by introducing students to Vernier real-time sensors for science data collection tasks.
- Planned and coordinated Science Fairs.
- Wrote and successfully received grant funding for a science technology lab.
Certification
- Certificated Educator in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Elementary Education.
[Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Educator
Cedar Tree Classical Christian School
08.2024 - Current
Educator
St. Joseph Catholic School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Educator
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory School
05.2019 - 06.2019
Educator
Valley Catholic High School
10.2018 - 01.2019
Educator
Vancouver Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry
California State University