Samantha Forster [email protected]
EDUCATION
Masters in Educational Technology -- pending graduation -- August 2012
Michigan State University -- East Lansing, Michigan
Licensure for Secondary Education - English -- June 2009
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Major: Secondary Education (EA-A) English
Bachelor of Arts in History -- Graduated August of 2005
University of Wisconsin- Madison -- Madison, Wisconsin
Major: History
LICENSURE
Wisconsin Licensure:
Early Adolescence through Adolescence: Secondary Education and English (72-300, 73-300)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Teacher -- New Berlin West High School -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- Current
- Provide instruction for 100+ students
- Create various lessons and units that align with Common Core Standards
- Differentiate instruction and curriculum
- Integrate technology into the curriculum and classroom through 21st century learning and skills
- Utilize content management system in classes, completed professional development on the design and use of Moodle
- Collaborate with colleagues regarding curriculum, assessment, and technology through district PLC's and wikis
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Literacy Leader -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 11/12
- Assist in facilitation of district wide professional development for the implementation of the Common Core MAPS curriculum
- Design and maintain the district wide literacy curriculum wiki to foster collaboration cross-district and curriculum
- Present findings and progressions at school board meetings
eTeam Member -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 11/12
Social Networking Team -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin-- 11/12
USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern -- Wisconsin State Golf Association -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Summer 2011/12
Student Technology Academy Teacher -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- Summer 2010
Intel Essentials -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/10
1:1 Initiative Pilot Teacher -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/10
Technology Tools Presenter -- CESA 5/WCTE -- Madison, Wisconsin -- Spring 2011
Student Government Advisor -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/12
ACT Prep Course Coordinator and Instructor -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 2010--Present
Girls Golf Coach -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 10/11
ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
View Resume as a pdf here.
- Review district technology expectations
- Address concerns and suggestions from district staff
- Propose ideas and comment on current technology use
Social Networking Team -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin-- 11/12
- Review current guidelines and technology expectations
- Compose and develop district guidelines and expectations for the use of social networking tools
USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern -- Wisconsin State Golf Association -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Summer 2011/12
- Oversee online registration for two women's organizations 2011 and 2012 tournament series
- Responsible for tournament registration and logistics using Blue Golf online tournament design program
- Responsible for online and live scoring for multiple tournaments
Student Technology Academy Teacher -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- Summer 2010
- Designed curriculum for Web 2.0 tools summer course
- Instructed and guided 15 students with the use of various programs
Intel Essentials -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/10
- Developed a paperless non-fiction research unit where students wrote a research proposal using various technologies, specifically Google Docs
- Collaborated with colleagues from around the state regarding best practices for technology integration.
1:1 Initiative Pilot Teacher -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/10
- Received extensive training on various Web 2.0 tools, and Moodle course management system
- Discussed various ways to implement digital assessment strategies and classroom management in a digital world
Technology Tools Presenter -- CESA 5/WCTE -- Madison, Wisconsin -- Spring 2011
- Presented various Web 2.0 tools to 20+ English Language Arts educators
- Facilitated discussion and assisted in navigation of technology
Student Government Advisor -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 09/12
- Advise 30 students of various grade levels
- Coordinate events, dances, drive, and fundraisers
ACT Prep Course Coordinator and Instructor -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 2010--Present
- Facilitate course ranging from 30 – 60 students in the English, Reading, and Writing sections of the ACT test.
- Coordinate all courses, instructors, and students for the school implementation of the prep course.
- Facilitate and individually tutor students for the various sections of the ACT test.
Girls Golf Coach -- School District of New Berlin -- New Berlin, Wisconsin -- 10/11
ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
- Athlete on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Women's Golf Team
- Recognized as UW Women's Golf Most Improved Player of the Year 2003-04
- Recipient of Academic Recognition Award from the National W Club 2005
- Qualified Status for the U.S. Women's Amateur in 2004
- College of Education and Human Services Honor Roll, UW-Oshkosh 2007 and 2008
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Habitat for Humanity -- Costa Rica -- Summer 2009
- Habitat for Humanity -- Braga, Portugal -- Summer 2008
- Literary Study Tour -- England -- Spring 2008
View Resume as a pdf here.