Christine Forrester
Havre De Grace
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Harford County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and innovative lesson planning. Leveraged group learning mechanics and creative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and academic performance. Recognized for exceptional skills in fostering family involvement and student motivation, contributing to a significant improvement in learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science And Government
SUNY At Stonybrook, NY
Stony Brook, NY05-1995
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Classroom management
- Family involvement
- Conflict resolution
- Cooperative learning experience
- Student records management
- Clear public speaking skills
- Motivating students
- Parent and student communication
- Student assessment
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Alternative learning methods
- Student motivation
- Classroom technology
- Flexible and adaptive
- Social-emotional learning
- Special education
- Creative lesson plan development
- Standardized testing
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Assigning and grading work
- Small group instruction
- Student engagement
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Record keeping
- Effective listening
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student rapport
- Positive role model and mentor
- Test grading
- Innovative lesson planning
- Task prioritization
- Learning strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative lesson planning
- Testing and grading
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- SMART board aptitude
- Cultural sensitivity
- Technology integration
Affiliations
- HCEA
- NEA
Certification
Certificate of Education; State of Maryland; Social Studies; Grades 7-12
Timeline
Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2001
Certificate of Education; State of Maryland; Social Studies; Grades 7-12
Master of Arts - Political Science And Government
SUNY At Stonybrook, NY
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