Allison M.

Forster
Pre K-3rd


Current Contact Info. Contact Info After Graduation.

[847-421-8655] [Forsteam@miamioh.edu] [847-421-8655] [Allison.forster@aol.com]
[5262 Brown Road. Oxford, OH 45056] [445 Birmingham Lane. Schaumburg, IL 60193]



Career
Objective


Education






Honors

An elementary school teaching position in grades Pre K-3



Bachelor of Science in Education, Expected Graduation with License: December 2014
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Major: Early Childhood Education Overall GPA: 3.42/4.0 GPA in Major: 3.60/4.0
Ohio Licensure: Early Childhood Education Pre K-3; [Expecting and Pending Licensure in Illinois]

Sigma Alpha Pi, National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Miami University Varsity Synchronized Skating Team, Team U.S.A. 2012
Deans List, Three Semesters


Teaching
Experience


Student Teacher [Fall 2014]
Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois


Practicum Teacher, Grade 2 [SPRING 2014]
Creekview Elementary School, Middletown City School District, Middletown, Ohio
Introduced concepts in all subject areas
Planned and taught lessons based on the Common Core Standards
Co-taught lessons and activities with cooperating teacher
Sat in on an IEP meeting and was able to help collaborate on how to best help and meet
the needs of the student.

Tutor, Grade 3 [SPRING 2014]
Marshall Elementary School, Talawanda School District, Oxford, Ohio
Tutored an advanced third grade boy twice a week for seven weeks
Planned specific lessons and activities based on his advanced level, based on the
Common Core Standards
Compiled data that drove instruction to fit the students abilities, disabilities, and likes


Practicum Teacher, Grade 1 [FALL 2013]


2
College Corner Union School, College Corner Joint School District, College Corner, Ohio
Introduced math, science, social studies, and literacy concepts to students
Planned and taught math, science, social studies, and literacy lessons based on the
Common Core Standards
Co-taught lessons and activities with cooperating teacher
Worked hands-on with the students and staff

Practicum Teacher, Kindergarten [FALL 2012]
Westover Preparatory School, Hamilton, Ohio
Created and planned mini lessons to teach to a group of students
Co-taught lessons and activities with cooperating teacher
Worked hands-on with the students and staff

Practicum Teacher, Preschool [SPRING 2011]
Queen of the Rosary School, NCEA, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Twice a week observations
Co-taught lessons with cooperating teacher
Worked hands-on with the students and staff


Teaching-
Related
Experience

Camp Counselor
Hoffman Estates Park District Triphahn Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Oversaw children ages five-thirteen during camp hours five days a week
Strengthened campers figure skating, as well as physical, social, and emotional skills during
camp hours
Developed check-in and check-out templates, activities, time slots, and organizational
strategies to help keep camp running smoothly
Coordinated activities and staff during camp hours

Figure Skating Coach
Hoffman Estates Park District, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Strengthened physical and social skills in children ages five-thirteen
Developed lesson plans specific to the child and his or her level for instruction that would
best fit his or her needs to improve
Coordinated times and lessons for children ages five-thirteen for private and group
instruction

Elementary Internship Teacher [SPRING 2010]
Fairview Elementary School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Created, planned, and taught two mini lesson plans
Created, planned, and taught a math, science, and literacy lesson
Co-taught lessons and activities with cooperating teacher
Worked hands-on with the students and staff

Child Care Provider
Dennis Hoelzel and Family, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Child care provider for two elementary school boys ages eight and ten


Other
Experience



Student Employee of Miami Universitys Dining Services
Department of Housing, Dining, Recreation, and Business, Miami University, Ohio
Cook, replenish, and serve food to customers
Work with the chefs and other dining staff to create a positive dining experience for
customers
Help chefs and dining staff with kitchen and food duties


3






Campus and
Community
Activities

Sales Associate
Oakley Inc. Schaumburg, Illinois
Have adequate knowledge of merchandise
Interact with customers and create a positive experience while selling merchandise
Attend training meetings with employers to build knowledge, leadership, and strategies
within company


Member of Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society in Education, Miami University
Service learning opportunities and service projects at Rothenberg Elementary School in
Cincinnati, OH
Attend meetings monthly with other members and faculty to build knowledge, leadership,
and teaching skills

Member of Sigma Alpha Pi
National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, Miami University
Service learning opportunities and service projects around Oxford, OH
Attend chapter meetings with other members and faculty to build knowledge, leadership
skills, and success skills.
Attend keynote speaker lectures monthly
Attend peer group sessions to work on goal setting and school/career objectives

Member of the Miami University Varsity Synchronized Skating Team
Team Member of Team U.S.A. 2012
Volunteered at elementary schools to talk about becoming a student athlete and the
importance of exercise and good nutrition.
Trained 20-25 hours a week including physical, social, and mental training
Represented the United States of America and competed at the 2012 Mozart Cup
Competition in Salzburg, Austria
Learned leadership and teamwork skills throughout season

Volunteer Tutor for Talawanda School District Students, Oxford OH
EDT 190 Education course at Miami University
Once a week volunteered to help struggling students with math, literacy, and science
projects and homework
Built relationships with students and was able to work on my view of the whole child as well
as his or her academic side