Wallace G. Forrister
High Point
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking professional seeking to obtain a long-term position that will utilize my knowledge and skills gained from previous studies of history, psychology, and anthropology. Passionate about and experienced with helping individuals become engaged with information and develop an appreciation for books and learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Guilford County Schools
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
- Multicultural Team (2019-2020)
- Department Chair (2020-2021)
- Avid Site Team (2021-2022)
Academic Tutor
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted students with preparation of examinations and discussed course topics and materials.
- Guided students through homework and aided in developing beneficial study habits.
Teacher Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted professor with grading papers.
- Organized administrative documents and proctored examinations.
Guitar/Music Technology Instructor
Sam Ash Music
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Taught children and adults the appreciation for music and performance through guitar and music recording technology lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Diligent
- Patient
- Critical thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Literary knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Guiding students
- Avid Reader
- Teaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Institutional honors: Summa Cum Laude- GPA 3.9
- Minor in Anthropology
Timeline
Teacher
Guilford County Schools
03.2023 - Current
Teacher
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2019 - 03.2023
Academic Tutor
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
09.2016 - 10.2017
Teacher Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
01.2016 - 06.2016
Guitar/Music Technology Instructor
Sam Ash Music
02.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro